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Younger Players Getting Their Kicks For Men's Soccer

Following their 2-1 upset win last Friday against the Marshall Thundering Herd, the UB men's soccer team looks to continue their success and exact a little revenge on Sunday when they take on the Western Michigan Broncos (2-6-1, 0-2-0 MAC). UB's defeat of Marshall marks their second straight victory over the Thundering Herd and with the win the team's record improves to 4-5-1 overall and 1-1-0 in conference play.

Editorial Cartoon

Terror's Renewed Lesson

"Terror" is a word Americans have heard and used a lot in the last 13 months. It means intense fear.

Bittersweet Beauty

I have been told many times - to my face - that I am short. Alas, that is true; I can only find pants in the children's department.

Job Market Promising for Library Science Graduates

Growing demand for librarians across the United States has resulted in improved benefits and salary offerings for potential employees, as libraries try to lure younger people into the profession."In America's libraries, thousands of good jobs are going begging," said Judith S.

Feed Your Brain

Ever notice back in grade school how a disproportionate number of the kids who constantly had their noses stuck in a book generally wound up being pretty darn intelligent?As the sole inhabitant of my apartment able to find time for leisure reading, it strikes me that perhaps I should share my evaluations of current literature with those who, like my flatmates, are unable to find the time to select their own non-course-related reading material.

"UB Leads the Way to Discovering Personalized"" Medicine"

Medicine tailored not only to individuals, but to individual genes, is one of the goals of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.

MAC Staff Picks

\tMichael ScottRick OwczarzakJim Byrne\tBuffalo at Marshall (-32)BuffaloBuffaloBuffaloBall State at Toledo (-18)Ball StateBall StateToledoNorthern Illinois at Miami (-9)MiamiNorthern IllinoisNorthern IllinoisEastern Michigan at Ohio (-9)Eastern MichiganEastern MichiganEastern MichiganCentral Florida (-2) at Western MichiganCentral FloridaWestern MichganCentral FloridaBowling Green (-15) at Central MichiganBowling GreenBowling GreenBowling Green2002 Record7-59-37-5The staff will make picks with the spread for all MAC contests.

NAAM Brigade Falls Short of Expectations

** out of 5 starsNAAM Brigade seeks the good life, and has suffered the bad. While this may be true, does anyone really want to hear the same story again?

Intro to SA: The Judicial Branch

Representing the entire undergraduate population and its more than 180 student clubs, the Undergraduate Student Association is the largest governing organization at UB.

"UB Honors Stars"" at 8th Annual Convocation"

As a show of appreciation to faculty for their accomplishments within the university and the community, UB honored several professors last Wednesday at the Eighth Annual Convocation, held at the Center for the Arts.The convocation is "an occasion to recognize and honor the University's most esteemed faculty and staff," according to the Office of Special Events Web site.

Aerial Assault

Three times in as many weeks the UB football team has rallied to come back from an early deficit.

Letter To The Editor

I read Corey Shoock's column ("Where Is Our Volume?" 10/9/2002) with enjoyment. You are right, today's college students should care about issues and many do.

"One Shot, One Kill"

Exactly what kind of weapon was used in the sniper attacks that killed six people and wounded two others in this area since last week - and how easy is it to get one?

Letter To The Editor

Recently, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding MTV being on campus. There has been discussion of how the shows being taped are affecting life both on and off campus.

Saturday's Games

Bowling Green at Central Michigan, 1Northern Illinois at Miami (OH), 2Liberty at Akron, 2Eastern Michigan at Ohio, 2Central Florida at Western Michigan, 3:30Buffalo at Marshall, 4:30Ball State at Toledo, 7For MAC Standings, clickhere.

Poisonous Flower Leads to Dizzying Life

The term chick flick would not justifiably describe "White Oleander," directed by Peter Kosminsky.

Campus Ministry Invites Students to Crop Walk for Hunger

In an effort to raise money for Hearts for the Homeless and other world hunger relief organizations, UB's Campus Ministry Association is inviting individuals and student groups to participate in their fourth annual Crop Walk for Hunger Sunday, Oct.

Correction

In the article titled "Evangelist Enrages Students," from the Wednesday, Oct. 9 issue of The Spectrum, Rachel Parrino, vice president of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Alliance was incorrectly referred to as the president of the organization.

E-Shopping: Convenience at What Price?

The birth and development of the Internet has allowed a host of products, services and information to be available in a convenient one-stop forum - one that is so comprehensive that people no longer need to leave their computers.A September-study by the Buffalo News detailed the difference between the lives of college freshmen in the year 2002 and the lives of their predecessors.