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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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Men's Soccer

Hopes were high as the University of Buffalo's men's soccer team headed to Huntington, W.Va. for their MAC Tournament quarterfinal match with the Kentucky Wildcats.Buffalo had defeated the heralded Wildcats by a score of 2-1 earlier in the season, giving the Bulls a reason to believe they could pull this one out.Unfortunately for UB, hopes and everything else came crashing down to the ground as they were bludgeoned by a score of 4-1.Early in the first half, in the ninth minute of play, Wildcat Craig Pykett shot the ball 50 yards downfield to forward Chris McDaniel, who chipped the ball over UB goalkeeper Brian Wozniak for the 1-0 Kentucky lead.


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Men's Club Hockey

Love that "Old Time Hockey."The UB Ice Bulls took it to the Mercyhurst Lakers in a 6-2 upset victory on Friday in a men's club ice hockey game at the Amherst Pepsi Center.


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Island of Confusion

The Irish Classical Theatre Company is typically known for its high-quality productions. Although "The Island," by Athol Fugard, is not the most inspirational or captivating script to grace the stage at the Andrews Theatre, the quality of each individual component of the performance is singular in its meticulous devotion to recreating the atmosphere of a South African prison during apartheid.Directed by Jerry Pooe, "The Island" opens with two prisoners hard at work.


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