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Soccer Bulls Flex Muscles and Defeat the Kentucky Wildcats

There is nothing better than watching a team play at its best, and Sunday afternoon found anyone at the Women's Soccer Practice Field watching a team play at its very best.In a match that was fiercely fought, the men's soccer (6-6-1, 3-2-0) team defeated the University of Kentucky (7-7-0, 0-2-0), a team that was ranked as high as 17th in the national polls this year, by a score of 2-1.Early on anyone could tell that the men were ready to play.

"Anti-Semitism Prevalent On Campuses, ADL Says"

Since its inception, the university structure has been a breeding ground for strong minds and opinions, usually expressed with a passion that many college students have in excess.

Up Close and Personal With UB's Dr. Stuart Shapiro

Throughout his years in school, Dr. Stuart Shapiro, professor of computer science and engineering, excelled in his classes, especially science and mathematics.

UB 'Survivors' Pump Up School Spirit

Forty UB students packed their bags and kissed their loved ones goodbye before heading off to an all-expenses paid trip to the Lee Loop, just outside of the Commons on UB's North Campus, last week.The students were participating in UB's third annual Survivor contest, which was held as part of Spirit Week.

University Heights Initiatives

A brand new, life-changing opportunity awaits UB students living in University Heights. Instead of simply attending their classes, students residing on such avenues as Winspear, Lisbon and Northrup can actually eat, sleep and live less than 10 feet away from their professors and TAs.Or, at least, that is the proposal President William R.

'The Good Old Days'

Remember those die-cast metal Transformers action figures? Friday night TGIF? How about how great Star Wars was before those horrid prequels?

Mitch Albom Reflects on His 'Tuesdays with Morrie'

As part of this year's homecoming weekend celebrations, best-selling author of "Tuesdays with Morrie," Mitch Albom, addressed the audience of Alumni Arena Friday evening, sharing many life lessons given to him by his professor and mentor, Morrie Schwartz.Dennis Black, vice president of student affairs, introduced Albom, 44, as the best-selling author of seven books, a multiple-award winning sports journalist, a host of two radio shows and a TV commentator.

Buffalo Common Council

Buffalo Common Council President James W. Pitts is grasping at straws as the referendum that could eliminate his position nears.

"To Be Safe, or Not to Be Safe, That is the Question."

I'd like to tell you all a little story. I'll preface my tale with this: Previously, I thought of myself as a tough girl.

Scoreboard

UBFootballSat: Miami (OH) 49, UB 0Men

Bulls Report Card

Running GameTailbacks Aaron Leeper and Dave Dawson had little room to run as the Miami defensive line dominated the Bulls on the line of scrimmage.

UB Names Courtroom After Law School Alumnus

A $1 million dollar donation from Buffalo personal injury lawyer Francis M. Letro, a 1979 graduate of UB's law school, has led the School of Law to name the new moot courtroom in his honor.

"Blackburn Survives Storm, Four-goal Second As Rangers Tie Sabres"

Ask any NHL goaltender, and he will tell you that the ability to put mistakes behind you is just as important as reflexes.New York Rangers' goaltender Daniel Blackburn provided a firsthand example Thursday night when his team rallied to tie the Buffalo Sabres 4-4 before 12,357 fans at the HSBC Arena.Blackburn surrendered four goals on 11 shots during the second period, allowing the Sabres to come out of a 2-0 hole to take a 4-3 lead into the dressing room for the second intermission.

Steam Line Rupture Kills UB Employee

A rupture in a steam line in South Campus' Crosby Hall on Wednesday afternoon left one employee dead and classes in the hall suspended until further notice.According to the UB News Bureau, the employee has been identified as 48-year-old David L.

"Everybody's Ruby, but Nobody's Impressed"

The loft is dark, the audience curiously silent. The sounds of African tribal music slowly resonate louder and louder, and then she appears - a humble-looking black woman scrubbing the floor.

Editorial Cartoon

Sidelines

Jerimie SlickSenior Jerimie Slick of the UB cross country squad has been named the Mid-American Conference Men's Runner of the Week as announced Tuesday by the conference office.

Ban on Cigarette Smoking

It is not news to anyone that smoking cigarettes is deadly. Back in August, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg put forth legislation to ban smoking in all public areas and workplaces.

2002 MAC Men's Soccer Standings

School\t\t\tMAC Rec.\t\tOverall Rec.Akron\t\t\t2-0-0\t\t\t3-6-2Bowling Green\t2-0-0\t\t\t2-9-0Buffalo\t\t2-1-0\t\t\t5-5-1Marshall\t\t1-1-0\t\t\t5-7-0Kentucky\t\t0-0-0\t\t\t7-4-0Northern Illinois\t0-2-0\t\t\t2-11-0Western Michigan\t0-3-0\t\t\t2-7-3

Scoreboard

UBNoneLocal Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresThur: Buffalo 4, NY Rangers 4