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Movie Review: Half Past Dead

*** out of 5 starsNowadays, it seems as if a lot of rappers are releasing new films. Not that it's a new trend; rappers forged their film careers ever since LL Cool J begged his way on the set of "Krush Groove" in 1985.


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Damn Good Indie Rock

The Damn Personals are the guys who show up drunk to your midterm after not attending the class the entire semester and rock that B plus.


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Letter To The Editor

Recent headlines in the Buffalo News have been following the renovation of the Niagara Falls Convention Center and the building of a new casino in Niagara Falls as part of an agreement between the Seneca Nation and New York state in hopes of revitalizing the Western New York economy and competing with Canada for tourists.


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Lake Effect Diner Attracts Flurry of Customers

After an all-night study session or a night of partying along Main Street, students can stumble over to the Lake Effect Diner, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24 hours a day.Although the diner is new to Buffalo, it has been in existence for 50 years.


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"Combating SAD""ness in the Colder Months"

Most people dread the coming of winter; the cold days and long nights, spent mostly indoors, leave much to be desired for those who would rather be outside with spring in full bloom or enjoying the freedom of a summer day.


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Wrestling Preview

Last season, UB's wrestling team went 6-10 (1-4 MAC), the lowest win total in Head Coach Jim Beichner's seven seasons at Buffalo.


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Football Preview

At this point in the season it is hard for student athletes to concentrate on football when they have mid-terms and papers due, especially if they are on a losing team.


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MAC Football

Two assistant coaches for the University of Miami's (Ohio) football team were suspended on Wednesday because of their actions immediately after the game between the RedHawks and the Marshall Thundering Herd on Tuesday in Huntington, W.Va.Jon Wauford, the defensive coordinator, was suspended for allegedly pushing a Herd fan that came onto the field right after the RedHawks' 36-34 loss.


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Bulls Pen

If you're reading this right now, then you probably know something about the Buffalo Bulls football team already.They are not very good.


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Student Visas

As International Student Week approaches, the role of the international student is celebrated as integral in fostering diversity on American college campuses.


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MAC Staff Picks

\t\t\t\tMichael ScottRick OwczarzakJim ByrneBuffalo @ Akron (-14 1/2)\t\t\t\tBuffalo\t\tBuffalo\t\t\tBuffaloBall State @ Central Michigan (-3))\t\t\t\tCMU\t\tBall State\t\tCMUNorthern Illinois (-23 1/2) @ Eastern Michigan\t\t\t\tEMU\t\tNIU\t\t\tNIUKent State @ Central Florida (-21 1/2))\t\t\t\tUCF\t\tUCF\t\t\tKent StateToledo (-6) @ Western Michigan)\t\t\t\tToledo\t\tToledo\t\t\tWestern Michigan2002 Record\t\t\t18-2320-21\t\t\t20-21The staff will make picks with the spread for all MAC contests no non-conference games.


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Those Infernal Machines

In the year 2048, computers will cause the downfall of the civilized world. We will have become so dependent on them that when they revolt and make martyrs of themselves to teach us a lesson, everything will collapse.


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Upcoming Games

UBFootballSat: @ Akron, 1WrestlingSat: @ Oklahoma Gold Classic (@ Brockport State), 9VolleyballFri: @ Bowling Green, 7Cross Country Sat: NCAA RegionalsLocal Pro TeamsBuffalo BillsSun: @ Kansas City, 1 (CBS)Buffalo SabresFri: vs.


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Giuliani Delivers Six Keys of Leadership to UB

Former New York City mayor and Time magazine's 2001 "Man of the Year" Rudolph Giuliani took the stage of a fully packed Alumni Arena on Wednesday evening, giving an inspirational speech centering on six ways to be a successful leader.After brief introductions by Student Association President Christian Oliver and UB President William R.


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Stop and Live Life in the Now

Something to think about: "There is nothing wrong with striving to improve your life situation. You can improve your life situation, but you cannot improve your life.


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Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are a ship without a captain, sailing through the bankruptcy waters like a flaming Viking funeral trireme.


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Upcoming Games & Scoreboard

Upcoming GamesUBNo GamesLocal Pro TeamsNo GamesScoreboardUBVolleyballAkron 3, UB 2Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresBoston 4, Buffalo 3


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Co-ed Dormitories

Co-ed living is currently not an option for students living in the residence halls and apartments, with the exception of Flickinger Court and Creekside Village, which were designed for graduate students and allow married students to rent the apartments.


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