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Better Than Stick Figures: 1.15.03

"Equality Is Essential, but the Draft Is Not"

Charles Rangel (D-NY) introduced a bill to Congress on Jan. 7 that would reinstate the military draft for Americans between the ages of 18 and 26.

Revamped Ellicott Food Court Opens Its Doors

Students living in the Ellicott Complex now have an alternative to ramen noodles and macaroni and cheese, with the grand opening of the renovated Ellicott Food Court.The food court, located in Fillmore, consists of five separate stations, each serving a different type of cuisine.Among the new stations are "Greens and Beans," a self-service soup and salad bar; "Sizzles," featuring grilled sandwiches and hamburgers; "Wrap It Up," a deli specializing in wraps; and "Salsa," a Mexican eatery.

Work in Progress

At 3-9 (0-3 MAC), the men's basketball team is in a bit of a slump, losing five straight games since their home victory over local rival Niagara University on Dec.

New Year Has Been Unkind to Women's Basketball

There is always a period of small talk right before a reporter conducts an interview. A sort of, hey, how's it going period.

Movie Review: The 25th Hour

If you had only one day left to spend on Earth, what would you do? It's not the easiest question to answer, but a film like "The 25th Hour" allows viewers to see some other hapless perp suffer through the scenario - not that director Spike Lee makes the experience easy for both his doomed subject, drug dealer Monty Brogan (Edward Norton), or the viewer.

UB Engineers Develop Car Accident Prevention Technology

Drivers who brave the blistery winter weather of Buffalo face the danger of careening off the slippery roads at any moment - but researchers at UB are trying to make that threat a thing of the past.

X Marks The Spot

At any time and in any neighborhood, the dynamics of diversity can strengthen or tarnish the power of the people who live in it.

All Shoock Up

Even the most casual Spectrum reader would notice the difference in my headshot from last semester to this semester.

Down With Whitey

Late last semester, "Down with Whitey" or "White on White," a performance piece organized by myself, took place in the Center for the Arts atrium and was commented on by The Spectrum, in both article and editorial form.

Down To The Wire

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - "If you want to be remembered as a great quarterback, you have to make that play..." - Marshall Head Coach Bob Pruett to quarterback Byron Leftwich following a loss in the 2001 MAC Championship.It may be safe to call Leftwich a great quarterback.Day had long succumbed to night on Saturday, when the Heisman Trophy candidate and senior from Marshall rifled a 40-yard pass to receiver and fellow senior Darius Watts to put the Thundering Herd ahead of the Toledo Rockets for good, 49-45.

MAC Championship Notebook

Following Washington State's win over UCLA Saturday, the Motor City Bowl extended a bid to Big East member Boston College.

Men's Basketball

Coming off Wednesday's road loss to Bowling Green, Buffalo was looking to find some consistency in their offense Saturday night against Youngstown State.

Women's Basketball

It was a disappointing loss for the women's basketball team as the Bulls fell 68-59 to St. Joseph's University Hawks Friday night in the Duke Classic tournament to record their first loss of the season.

Holiday Decorations Bring Cheer to Dorms

With the holiday season in full swing, students from all faiths and denominations are trying to get into the cheer of the season.

Letter from the Editor

To our readers:The Spectrum would like to thank you for reading our paper throughout the semester.

Filling Shopping Carts with Empty Bank Accounts

As children, the holiday season is a time to look forward to enjoying a break from school, eating big dinners and getting presents from family and friends, while handing out makeshift cards with glitter and scribbled pictures.As college students, glittery cards are no longer sufficient and finding gifts for family and friends requires more than a bit of glue.With all the expenses that college students incur, finding the resources with which to buy gifts for loved ones can be a task."My holiday spending has declined since I came to college because I'm broke most of the time, but generally, with all the people I buy gifts for, I spend about $500," said Malik Sollas, a sophomore psychology major."I try not to spend a lot during the holidays, but for some reason I end up spending a lot anyway.

"Celebrating the Holidays, Student-Style"

Some students celebrating the various wintertime holidays this year will be partaking in traditional events and familial celebrations, while others will be spending time with friends and taking advantage of the time off from school.

The Craziest Game You'll Ever See

Turning tradition on its head, Studio Arena strayed from their usual fare, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," in favor of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap."Set in an English guesthouse approximately 30 miles from London, "The Mousetrap" is based on a radio play Christie wrote for the late Queen Mary's 80th birthday in 1947.

Five Bands You've Never Heard Of ...

Ranging from $10 to $20 - though one might pay more for a double-disk set - CDs are a perfect gift item for college students on a restricted budget.