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Getting My Mrs.

[vote on this issue]This past weekend, I went suit shopping with my boyfriend of nearly four years.

Hardcore (Literally) Tears the Roof Off in Lackawanna

After a dozen hardcore and heavy metal bands performed a rowdy show to a packed house last Saturday at The Cruise Inn in Lackawanna, the venue might appear older than it already looks.

Movie Review: Adaptation

No viewer needs to see Nick Cage jerk off more than twice before realizing that the character he plays - in this case, the screen version of "Adaptation" writer Charlie Kaufman - is a lonely, disaffected, and sexually frustrated individual who has a better chance of getting shot by a toothless Gator fan than he does of getting laid.This doesn't seem to stop Kaufman (and by "Kaufman," I mean Charlie, because although he's credited as a co-writer, Donald is not a real person) from basking in the misery of the character whose name he shares.Directed by Spike Jonze, "Adaptation" has already garnered loads of Oscar buzz, and it certainly does contain all the hallmarks of what makes a film "artistic" to eyes so trained they can see only award potential.The film is even entertaining, in an overly self-aware way.

The 2004 Presidential Election

The 2004 presidential election may be more than a year away, but there is already much discussion regarding the impending political battle.

Hamister's Plan Doesn't Clear Up Team's Future

Though the fate of the Buffalo Sabres may soon be decided, there are very few things that are certain in the team's future.

What Goes Around Comes Around

With 7.6 seconds left in a game tied at 66, University at Buffalo (3-10,0-4 MAC) guard Turner Battle charged down the floor, and dropped a beauty through the net to give Buffalo a two point lead over Kent State (10-2, 3-1 MAC) with only 2.3 seconds remaining.With an insane crowd of 2,254 at Alumni Arena, fashioning blue Mighty Taco T-shirts, it could only be described as mayhem.Play resumed on a full-court pass down to Kent State's star forward Antonio Gates that was tipped and fell into the waiting hands of Bryan Bedford for a last second, last chance three-pointer that hit nothing but net and silenced the rabid crowd."When I saw that shot go up I had a feeling it was going in," Battle said.

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It's All In The Name

Studio Arena Theatre's current production of Tom Dulack's comedy is full of the dull, dumb and droll banter that's supposed to represent the city of Buffalo.All it really represents is a waste of a stage.This was the case when Dulack's last locally produced play, "Breaking Legs," appeared at Studio in the 2000-2001 season.

Better Than Stick Figures: 1.17.03

"O Pocket Change, Where Art Thou?"

"Can I be a good person and spend that much money on overpriced consumer goods? I don't know. But I do know this: I'd be no good without them." - How to Be Good, by Nick HornbyLike the protagonist of Nick Hornby's "How To Be Good," I've recently been faced with aggravation and conscience-poking qualms about how I'm spending my money.

Letter To The Editor

I was able to repress my cringing long enough to spew out a long overdue response to Corey Shoock's column, or, should I say, periodic diatribe.

Upcoming Games

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Men's BasketballUB men's basketball coaching staff has decided to redshirt freshman Steve McDonnell for the remainder of this season.

Anti-Smoking Campaign Funding Misuse

Two years ago, Erie County was awarded $212 million as compensation from tobacco companies as part of a lawsuit settlement, according to the Jan.

Very Necessary

Coming off of a four game losing streak and with the possibility of starting off their conference schedule 0-3, the Buffalo Bulls women's basketball team needed a win in Eastern Michigan in the worst way.In a game with five lead changes and seven ties, the Bulls went in to action with the Eagles and took their first MAC victory in a 71-65 decision.

State Championship Brings a Challenge

Anyone who has participated in organized sports clubs and teams know that there is a critical point in the season, the one point that can make or break the season and determine if all the players' efforts until that point had been for nothing.For the UB Wrestling team, this kind of pressure and do-or-die mentality does not apply since they have been doing well all season, coming into this weekend with a 6-2 overall record.

"Unlike Celebrity Mole, Losers Not Running Rampant at Alumni"

In a strange twist, when Kent State's Bryan Bedford nailed a 3-pointer as the final horn sounded Wednesday night at Alumni Arena to give his team a thrilling 69-68 victory over the UB men's basketball team, it assured me that nobody was going to walk out of that gym a loser.Had Bedford not hit the shot, his team certainly would have felt like losers, one of the Mid-American Conference's best teams falling to winless Buffalo, again.The Bulls had no reason to feel like losers, not after that game, regardless of the outcome.It pained me to see the sting on UB's faces as they watched the Golden Flashes celebrate.

"UB Delivers Random Acts of Kindness"" to Needy Students"

UB students who need help paying for the costs associated with college due to financial or personal hardship will soon have somewhere to turn other than loans and government-issued financial aid.With help from a $25,000 donation from the Student Association, UB's Office of Annual Programs established the Random Acts of Kindness Fund as a way to award hardship-inflicted students a one-time-only gift to help stay in school.According to Judy Mackey, special programs coordinator in the Office of Annual Programs, the office will consider awards on a case-by-case basis, rather than awarding a set amount of money to a set number of students each semester."The purpose of Random Acts of Kindness is to help those students who have slipped financially, have suffered extreme personal loss, or are in potential danger of having to leave UB because of lack of funds," Mackey said.According to Mackey, the office has yet to award any money, but "funds will be available for awards this semester." Thus far, Mackey said SA has received few requests for support through the fund.

Linking Curiosity and Social Interaction

The link between curiosity and good grades is obvious; individuals with higher curiosity levels ask more questions and receive more answers, resulting in a greater storage of knowledge.

"Manna from Heaven, Movie from Buffalo"

Sometimes it's a lucky break that makes an independent movie hit the big time, but in this case, it is a good old-fashioned work ethic and pride in high-quality cinema.