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Around the MAC

If the MAC's division leaders can survive for one more week, the conference will have to brace itself for the most exciting and high profile three days of regular season match-ups it has ever seen.The top two teams in the West Division - Bowling Green and Northern Illinois - and the top two teams in the East Division - Marshall and Miami (OH) - all won Saturday.Miami (4-1 MAC) stays a half-game back of Marshall (4-0) in the East.

Quality of Life in University Heights

Tempers flared Thursday night as angry University Heights residents confronted UB administrators, city officials and UB students at a public hearing addressing quality of life concerns in the University Heights district.Cindy Anderson, a resident of Montrose Avenue, had several grievances about UB students.

Book Review: Chuck Palahiuks's Lullaby

In his latest novel, Chuck Palahniuk combines the unusual writing style and plot intricacies found in his previous novels.

Hillary Clinton

Two years ago, Hillary Clinton was elected by New York State residents to represent their interests on the national scene in the United States Senate.

12-Step Program for Rape Survivors

The counseling of victims of sexual assault has taken a new turn with the introduction of a new 12-step program geared toward assisting in the recovery process.

Letter To The Editor

I woke up Wednesday morning to find a boisterous letter written by Tai Khandaker (Wednesday, Oct.

Women's Soccer Playoff Bound After Two Shutout Wins

UB Head Coach Jean-A. Tassy said Friday that his women's soccer team needed a sweep of their final two regular season games to reach the MAC playoffs.A sweep is what he got, and the Bulls are playoff bound once again.Buffalo scored a pair of 3-0 wins over Kent State and Ohio over the weekend to move from tenth place coming into the weekend to fifth place at the end of Sunday's games.

Does the Universe Prove God Exists?

Physicist Dr. Rex Beck lectured in the Student Union last Thursday on the relationship between God and the origins of the universe.

State Supreme Court Finds SWJ Violated Due Process

The New York State Supreme Court handed down judgment on Thursday on a petition against the Student Wide Judiciary, in which the defendant claimed that the SWJ interfered with the constitutionally protected rights of a student.The ruling from the court stated that the procedures used in a case against UB student Zheng Hao Ma were "arbitrary and capricious and in violation of the petitioner's due process rights."According to John Menard, Ma's Group Legal Services defender, Ma was not given a fair and speedy trial for his part in an October 2001 instance of computer abuse on the UB network.Instead of holding a trial, the SWJ prosecutors filed a motion of summary judgment, which condensed the case against Ma so that it could be resolved during the pre-trial hearing, a method that had never been used in UB's student judicial system."I think it's actually a sad day that those who are in charge of the system didn't have any qualms about violating their own rules," said Menard.

Standout Defensive Showing Overshadowed by Critical Blunders

On a day when the Buffalo Bulls (1-8, 0-5 MAC) defense played brilliantly in allowing Kent State's (3-5, 1-4) offense only three points, UB still found a way to lose the game.The Golden Flashes defeated Buffalo 16-12 on Saturday in a game where both teams came in off of crippling losses (Kent and UB were shut out by scores of 50-0 and 49-0 respectively), but if you take a look at the stats you never would have guessed.Kent State had 126 yards of penalties, three points on offense, and a 44-yard day on 4-12 passing with two interceptions from quarterback Darryl Polk, who was starting in place of the injured Josh Cribbs.

Up Close and Personal With UB Professor Diana S. Aga

Dr. Diana S. Aga's studies have taken her across three continents and countless countries. But for now, Aga's journey has brought her to UB's chemistry department, where she is continuing her long and distinguished career.Aga's journey began in the Philippines, where she grew up as a child and where her love of science took hold."I always wanted to be an inventor," said Aga.

Taking Up Space

When I graduated high school, I was 110 pounds of lean muscle and curves. Gone was that stubborn baby fat, and for the first time in my life, I had a flat stomach.

Scoreboard

UBFootballSat: Kent State 16, UB 12W. SoccerFri: UB 3, Kent State 0Sun: UB 3, Ohio 0M. SoccerFri: Akron 3, UB 0W.

Editorial Cartoon

Divorce: A Personal Story

Divorce ... a word that has become way too common in American households. I guess "till death do us part" does not have the same meaning it did 50 years ago.

University May Reconsider Undergrad/Grad Ration

Enrollment and growth in UB's graduate schools is one topic on President William R. Greiner's mind these days.During last week's broadcast of "Talk of the University" on WBFO, Greiner discussed a 4 percent hike from last year in UB's graduate school enrollment, which puts the graduate student headcount at over 9,100.To place greater emphasis on the graduate school, Greiner said the university is considering decreasing the number of undergraduates accepted in the near future."It's conceivable we could even reduce the number of freshmen that we take in next year and continue that shift towards the graduate level, because that is our unique mission in education," Greiner said.He said several factors have contributed to the substantial increase in the graduate student population."I think we do a very good job of promoting our graduate programs around the state, around the country and internationally," Greiner said.

Letter To The Editor

In response to Dena-Kay Martin's article, "Anti-Semitism Prevalent on Campuses, ADL Says," (Monday, Oct.

Why I'm Glad I Stayed in Buffalo

When I was 17 and seeking out a college at which to spend my four years of undergraduate Hell, my first choice was over 400 miles from where I'd grown up - the second, though ultimately I didn't apply to it, was over 3,000.

Women's Soccer Needs Weekend Sweep to Ensure Playoff Spot

Playoff competition for the UB women's soccer team is like death and taxes. Usually, it's a given.

Senate Resignations

Earlier this week, Student Association President Chris Oliver asked for the resignation of two senators who held presidential-appointed positions in other student offices.