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Wrestling

The UB Bulls wrestling team placed seventh overall and had three wrestlers place in third at the Oklahoma Gold Tourney in Brockport, N.Y.

Debates Over Legalization of Pharmacy Vaccinations

While students graduating next semester from UB's School of Pharmacy will be trained to administer flu immunizations to the general public, they will not have the chance.

Bulls Report Card

Running GameUB Head Coach Jim Hofher said repeatedly that the Akron defensive line outplayed his offensive line and Akron Head Coach Lee Owens echoed those sentiments, praising his defensive line for a dominating performance.

Military Recruitment in High School

Last year, President George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act, forcing sweeping educational reforms onto America's public schools.

Letter To The Editor

I'm writing this letter in response to Wednesday's speech by Rudolph Giuliani. I, like many New Yorkers, do not appreciate what Giuliani has done for my hometown, but when I heard he would be coming to UB to speak, I must admit I was interested to hear what he was going to say.

Point/Counterpoint

Perhaps this is a version of ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption," the best show on television, in print.

SA Senate Votes on Clubs' Budget Requests

Last Wednesday afternoon, the Student Association Senate met with representatives from five student clubs who came before the Senate to request extra funding needed for upcoming events and activities.

Scoreboard & Upcoming Games

ScoreboardUBFootballSat: Akron 21, UB 10VolleyballFri: Bowling Green 3, UB 0Cross CountrySat: Men placed 12 out of 33Women placed 14 out of 35Local Pro SportsBuffalo SabresFri: Toronto 3 , Buffalo 2Sat: Ottawa 4, Buffalo 1Upcoming GamesLocal Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresTues: @ New Jersey, 7:30 (Empire)

Giving the Gift of Fun

Beginning today and running until Dec. 2, Student Association-sponsored clubs will be accepting toys to be donated to charity this holiday season.SA Community Service Director Lisa Galus created the Toy Drive three years ago as a way to benefit orphans within the Buffalo community."All toys are given to the United Way in which they are distributed to local organizations who are need of them," Galus said.

Pearl Jam: 'Riot Act'

"Riot Act" is the last album Pearl Jam is contracted to release with their veteran label Epic Records and it appears the band has made a conscious decision to bow out respectfully.

Editorial Cartoon

Foreign Language Requirement

Out of all the courses undergraduate students must take to receive a SUNY diploma, perhaps the most disliked and the most complained about is the foreign language requirement."Why do I need to take (Spanish/French/Italian/Chinese) to graduate when I want to be a(n) (economist/reporter/politician)?" students have asked for years.

Buffalo's Offense Goes MIA in Akron

AKRON, OHIO - The Akron Zips (3-8, 2-5 MAC) did something on Saturday that the Buffalo Bulls (1-10, 0-7 MAC) have not done since Sept.

I Would Rather Walk Than Be on the Road with You

I challenge anyone to find a city in America with worse drivers than Buffalo. If, perchance, I was kidnapped and blindfolded, I think that I would be able to identify my surroundings as Western New York, simply because of the poor drivers inhabiting this area.

Sidelines

Men's BasketballBrian Andre and Andrew Atman have both signed National Letters of Intent to attend UB and play for the basketball team, according to Head Coach Reggie Witherspoon.Andre is a 6'9", 270-pound forward from Bingham, Maine (Valley High School). His team compiled a 105-1 record during his four seasons there, and Andre averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game his senior year.

On the Air and at UB

Terry Gross, UB graduate and host of National Public Radio's "Fresh Air," came to UB Friday night and lectured on the art of the interview in UB's Center for the Arts.

Not Just Another Girls' Club

As Ana Gasteyer made her way Saturday night onto the Center for the Arts' Mainstage Theatre, her gracious voice definitely displayed humility.

Buffalo Police Department

Talk of merging the Buffalo Police Department with the Erie County Sheriff's Department has gained steam recently, to the point where Erie County Executive, Joel A.

Sidelines

Rebecca AshareAshare, a member of the UB women's volleyball team, has been named to the Verizon Academic All-District I Volleyball First Team for the 2002 season.

"Out Loud and Proud"" in the Real World"

The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance presented "Out Loud and Proud Speakers Night," featuring two members of MTV's reality television show, "The Real World," who spoke about their experiences with homosexuality, college and their time on television.Chris Beckman from "The Real World: Chicago," and Danny Roberts from "The Real World: New Orleans," who were known only by their first names on the show, addressed a packed house of students at Slee Concert Hall Tuesday night."We are here tonight to listen to two distinguished individuals who are committed to the same goals as our club - breaking down stereotypes, creating more unity and having more pride," said LGBTA President Cory J.