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The Heisman Trophy

The most prestigious award in college football has produced less than prestigious players and has lost some of its gleam.

Casinos in Buffalo

The lure of the casino is a powerful one. Just like the sirens to Odysseus, the ringing of slots and clicking of dice create an unquenchable desire to gamble in dimly lit rooms without the notion of time.

"A Chat With Jackass"" Johnny Knoxville"

\tDo you like to get naked and hang from trees, throw up, or intentionally cause pain to yourself?\tIf you answered yes to any of these questions, you are a "Jackass." Furthermore, if you enjoy watching these acts, then you will love "Jackass: The Movie," which hits theaters this Friday.\tIn a phone conference, The Spectrum spoke to Johnny Knoxville about the new movie, his career as a Jackass, and all the painful and grotesque encounters he has had.Spectrum: What can the audience expect from "Jackass: The Movie?"Knoxville: The boys really stepped it up for the movie.

Movie Review

**1/2 out of 5 starsAs "The Ring" hit movie theaters everywhere last weekend, moviegoers discovered that all the hype is only half correct.

A Bitter Pill

Bowling Green (9-6-2 overall, 6-3-1 MAC) found themselves in an early hole but came out on top in the end with a 2-1 overtime win over the UB women's soccer team Sunday.The Bulls (4-7-5 overall, 3-5-2 MAC) came out and showed outstanding hustle and outplayed the opponent in the first half.

Michael Greger Gives the Scoop on Vegetarian Living

Dr. Michael Greger, an author and advocate for public health issues, spoke in the Student Union Monday on how college students can lead a healthy vegetarian lifestyle.A graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture, Greger has written numerous books regarding vegetarianism and veganism."Dr. Greger is a qualified professional who can speak knowledgeably about the vegetarian nutrition and lifestyle," said Janice Cochran, a dietician and staff member of the Wellness Education Services and Health Services.

Byrned to a Crisp

What is wrong with the "higher powers" behind college football? How can Marshall with their should-be Heisman quarterback, Byron Leftwich, not be in the top 25 when the Florida Gators are in there with a 5-3 record, in which two of those losses they were blown out?

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Comedy on the Fly: Wayne Brady at Alumni

Wayne Brady greeted the UB masses Saturday with this basic question: "You guys ready for some improv?" As an ecstatic response rolled through Alumni Arena, Brady kicked into his routine of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" fame.

49 and Over!

It took the Anaheim Angels 40 plus years of agony, disappointment and frustration to finally reach the World Series this year.

Editorial Cartoon

UB Club Hockey Dominates Weekend Opponents

Thundering Herd Ice YellowjacketsUB ice hockey fans marched into the Amherst Pepsi Arena expecting a hard hitting, edge of the seat type of game Friday night.

Let the Bad Times Roll

Make no bones about it, the Miami of Ohio RedHawks (5-3, 3-1) are a standout team and undoubtedly deserved to win this game with the way they came out and took it to the Buffalo Bulls (1-7, 0-4). Yet something was different about this loss in comparison with the other UB games this season.

Letter To The Editor

I would like to express my disappointment in The Spectrum's coverage, or lack thereof, regarding voter registration on campus.

South African Novelist and Former UB Professor Visits UB

Thursday night, novelist and former UB professor J.M. Coetzee read his work to a mix of faculty and students in the Center for the Arts, marking the last in a series of events centered on the author last week.Coetzee, who taught at UB from 1968 to 1971 and again as the Edward H.

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.