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"U.S. Ambassador Gives UB Lecture on Iraq, Peace in the Middle East"

To mark the second annual Global Perspective Lecture Series, Ambassador Richard W. Murphy, former assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern and south Asian affairs, addressed UB students and faculty Monday afternoon in the Student Union Theater.Murphy expounded on his viewpoints of international affairs, the government's challenges since Sept.

'Sold Out'

Mr. Burns: (chuckles) And to think, Smithers: You laughed when I bought TicketMaster. (Imitating Smithers) "Nobody's going to pay a 100 percent service charge.?

UB's Pagans Find a Forum in New SA Club

UB students who are interested in learning about - and participating in - various branches of paganism now have a forum on campus to share their interests with fellow students, due to the recent formation of the Pagan Student Association.Twin sisters Christie and Candie Syphrit, along with Agnes Nogal, a biological sciences major, created the Pagan SA, which still has temporary club status, in order to provide a way for students to meet, discuss paganism, and eliminate the negative stereotypes and stigmas associated with paganism.According to the Pagan SA Secretary Teresa Steenburgh, a sophomore English and philosophy major, at the first meeting, members talked about what it means to be a pagan."Our earliest discussions were on definitions of paganism and a brief introduction to the family of religions associated with paganism, such as astaru, druidism, Wicca/witchcraft, neopaganism, shamanism and homosexuality in Wicca," Steenburgh said.The club currently has 42 members on their mailing list and approximately 10 members turn up for the weekly discussions, according to President Christie Syphrit."Out of curiosity I attended their first meeting and found it very refreshing and non-obligatory," said Marcus Steinzor, a junior exercise science major.

When Drunken Rambling Leads to Book Deal

Every day, millions of students across the country notice small quirks and idiosyncrasies about their lives in college; anything from the registration process to a night out at the bars can become fodder for endless jokes.

'One by One' Foo Fighters - CD Review

Everything about the new Foo Fighters album, "One by One," including the title, reflects an attitude of progression.

Letter To The Editor

Michael Monahan uses the case of Northern Ireland as an example of a successful peace process in his plea that the Palestinians and Israelis should each strive to "be the better man" and make peace.

Stray Cat Teaches Life Lessons

Readers that liked "Tuesdays with Morrie" will enjoy William Jordan's "A Cat Named Darwin," a touching autobiographical story about a man who learns valuable life lessons by befriending a stray cat.

Women's Soccer: Tragedy Becomes Inspiration

On Wednesday afternoon, words could not describe the emotion that was felt at Cochrane Field during the women's soccer quarterfinal game between the Bowling Green Falcons and UB Bulls.But one word can sum up the Falcon's performance - inspirational.Bowling Green, playing one day after freshman teammate Leslie Dawley collapsed on that very same field and later passed away, defeated UB 2-1 in double overtime on a penalty kick goal by Julie Trundle."It is so heartwarming to see our team give a performance like this," said BGSU Head Coach Andy Richards.

Trying to Squelch an Artist's Opinion

Oscar Wilde's "De Profundis" is widely regarded as one of the Irish writer's best works and was written while he was in prison serving time as a sodomist.

"Si, Senor! Disco Biscuits Bake Up Showplace"

If anyone thought Monday nights couldn't be funky, they didn't see the Disco Biscuits perform Nov.

Editorial Cartoon

A Diamond Mine of Opinions

For the self-proclaimed "most boring rock star in history," Jewel has been pretty busy the last few years.

Men's Soccer MAC Quarterfinal Preview

Words cannot accurately portray the feeling of winning a championship in a sport. All those hours of grueling practice, all those hard-fought games, playing through injuries and inclement weather, all become worth it in the end when the players stand there on the field, holding that trophy high, rejoicing with their teammates.The UB men's soccer team was not able to experience this joyful sensation last year after a demoralizing first round loss to Bowling Green 1-0 in triple over-time.

When Pedro Was King of the Forest

If you want to see a great indie rock band in Buffalo, consider sleeping on the steps of the Mohawk Place.

Sidelines

BasketballAn open practice will be held on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Alumni Arena, courtesy of the UB men and women's basketball teams.All fans are invited to come and view both teams as they prepare for the 2002-03 season.

'Bending' the Rules - and Paying the Price

While attending the university, all UB students are expected to maintain their academic integrity.

Porter Quad Renovations Inconvenience Students

With the Buffalo snow about to pile up, some students in the Ellicott Complex are getting ready to bundle up - to do their laundry.This semester, many students in Porter Quadrangle are cut off from laundry facilities and tunnel access to other buildings, due to construction on the ground floors of buildings 1, 2, 3 and 7, forcing them to detour across the terrace to carry out day-to-day activities.The Porter renovations are taking place to give way to the new Student/Parent Response Center, where students and parents will be able to receive information on registering for classes, student records, financial aid, billing and academic advisement."(The center) allowed us to bring together all the organizations and areas together in a tight net," Sullivan said.

Around the MAC

It became known as "upset Saturday" and while it is likely that national TV reporters were not thinking about the Mid-American Conference when they coined the phrase, lowly Akron did their best to make sure the conference went with the flow.The Zips, winless in the conference coming into Saturday's contest, stunned the conference's perennial powerhouse the Marshall Thundering Herd with a 34-20 home win at the Rubber Bowl.

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A Tough Nut to Crack

The premiere of a new play is usually an exciting and momentous occasion. Endless months - often years - are spent writing, rehearsing, designing, and bringing to life the new text.