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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Editorial Cartoon

"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.

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.

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.