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Letter To The Editor

I am writing in regard to recent articles in The Spectrum and Generation regarding the University Heights area.

It's Time for Your Best Behavior Class

Do you remember being a little kid in elementary school and whenever the important people in the school district would come to visit, everyone would be lectured about being on their best behavior?

Welding Instructional Company Leaves UB

The UB Sculpture Department and Technical Skills Institute, Inc., recently terminated the on-campus partnership they have shared for the past four years.TSI, which has used North Campus facilities to teach various welding techniques to UB students as well as commercial clients, will vacate its location in the basement of the Center for the Arts within the next few weeks."Our priorities are always to serve the students pedagogically," said Reinhard Reitzenstein, assistant professor of art.

Congress shall make no law . . .

After being here for nearly a semester, everything on campus is starting to become familiar - cave-like brick buildings, $3 sandwiches, the cameras that make me avoid the Student Union, and the general reluctance of students to be opinionated.

Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

I remember, back before I was a worldly man, wondering why it was that Palestine and Israel were locked in a violent struggle neither was willing to end.

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"County Legislator Explains e-Citizen"" Program"

Republican Erie County Legislator Elise M. Cusack addressed the Political Science Undergraduate Student Association on Monday in Park Hall, speaking about the new elections, the legislation and new technology for older people.Cusack represents the 14th district of Erie County, which encompasses portions of Amherst, Cheektowaga and parts of the Town of Tonawanda.

Avoiding Break-Ups Over Breaks

Building and maintaining lasting relationships can be difficult, and with a break in the academic year fast approaching, couples are faced with the added challenge of continuing a relationship outside of school.

Correction

In the article "Assembly Postpones Approval of Senate Appointments" (Oct. 30), the name of Student Association Assemblyman Daniel Hall was incorrectly spelled Daniel Hill.

Editorial Cartoon

Delectable Fare for the Theater-Going Crowd

Hemmingway's Restaurant492 Pearl St.Hemmingway's is a two-floor restaurant offering a relaxed atmosphere for post-theater patrons that is filled to the brim nightly when productions let out.

Cross Country MAC Championships

Track is a sport of great mental toughness and high endurance. Cross-country is the ultimate test and requires superior mental focus and muscle strength that is perhaps unseen in any other sport.After the long haul this fall and a number of races under their belts, the men's and women's cross country teams are geared up for the Mid-American Conference Championships on Saturday, Nov.

Interactive Public Television

The power of television is staggering, and in Buffalo, public television has committed itself to educational programming for years.

Upcoming Games

UBVolleyball Fri: vs. Kent State, 7Cross Country Sat: MAC Championships @ Miami (OH)Local Pro TeamsBuffalo BillsSun: vs.

Students Scare Up Terror in the Haunted Union

The third annual Haunted Union was held on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, treating students to two days of spooky decorations and ghoulish activities.During both days, the Union was transformed into an arena for costume contests, trick-or-treating and festive Halloween decorations."We noticed that there aren't many other universities that do it," said Jennifer Wantz, a student activities associate, as well as the supervisor of the programming board.

Men's Swimming Preview

At the end of the 2000-01 season, UB men's swim team graduated almost its entire roster. What was left was the job of heavy recruiting to bring in top athletes.

Registration Stress and Advisement Anxiety

With registration now in full swing, many students are seeking advisement to ease anxiety over the process.

Three UB Professors Receive Award from SUNY Chancellor

Three UB professors received the SUNY Chancellor's Research Recognition Award in acknowledgement of high quality research endeavors performed while employed by the university.Maurizio Trevisan, interim dean of the School of Health Related Professions; Aidong Zhang, professor of computer science and engineering and adjunct assistant professor of electrical engineering; and Huw Davies, professor of chemistry, were among 38 honorees from the SUNY system to receive the award last Thursday night in Albany."I think (the award) is great," said UB President William R.

Unique Finds Outside the Mall

For those who love the convenience of having a variety of stores in one place, large shopping malls may be ideal.