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"Just Like Broadway, Only Smaller"

You can take the show off Broadway, but you can't take the Broadway glitz out of the show. Of course, when that show is a revue of musical theater show tunes spanning the last 10 years of Broadway's successes, there is very little to take out.Presented in collaboration with Shea's Performing Arts Center, the Rochester-based Downstairs Cabaret Theatre (DCT) has anthologized a new class of standards in a cabaret act that succeeds in bringing the most current Broadway hits to Buffalo, but on a much smaller scale."Lullaby of Broadway," playing at the Smith Theatre until Nov.

Music Review: Snapcase

***** out of 5 starsThis is not your older brother's Snapcase. This is a patient, mature band, able to prioritize between urgency and clarity.

Over-Staying the Traditional Four Years

Fifth year students, or super-seniors as they are commonly referred, have become increasingly prevalent as options for majors continue to increase.

Movie review: Tuck Everlasting

Although "Tuck Everlasting," directed by Jay Russell, is based on the children's book written by Natalie Babbitt, it is a magical movie for all ages.Winnie Foster, played by Alexis Bledel, comes from a wealthy overbearing family, and desires adventure in a life of her own.

Women's Volleyball

Despite a dominating performance from Junior Lindsay Matikosh and rallying deep into the fifth game, the Bulls lost to the Western Michigan Broncos three games to two.

Evangelist Enrages Students

New York City-based Christian Evangelist Greg Davis filled the front entrance to the Student Union with a crowd of angry students after delivering a "fire and brimstone" speech Tuesday afternoon.Davis stood on a bench outside of the Union and preached to a crowd of students, claiming certain lifestyles, such as homosexuality, are immoral, and he urged students to repent before God.

Letter To The Editor

Erika Wiborg felt it necessary to dictate to us all how to behave in a restaurant, giving multiple rules for how we should behave like civilized people when eating out.

Women's Soccer Dominates Canisius

Coming off of two consecutive shutout losses, the UB women's soccer team (3-5-4, 2-3-1 MAC) was finally able to find the back of the net.

A Mystery Unveiled: The Key to UB's Mysterious Buildings

While buildings like the Student Union and Capen Hall are generally well-known by the student body, others are known only by the students majoring in the subjects inhabiting those building's classrooms.

Letter To The Editor

This letter is in response to George Zornick's article entitle "10 Reasons Never to Be Bored." It's very refreshing, especially at this university, to find a student who advocates the city of Buffalo.

Around the MAC

Polar opposites from Washington, D.C. met in a quarterback showdown at Kent State's Dix Stadium Saturday.Marshall's Byron Leftwich led the MAC's best passing team (427 yards per game) against Kent State's Joshua Cribbs and the MAC's best rushing team (265 yards per game).When the dust cleared it was Leftwich and the Thundering Herd (3-1, 2-0 MAC) standing tall with a 42-21 victory.

Art Anyone? The Appealing Buffalo Art Scene

Buffalo might not be able to count Broadway or the Museum of Modern Art as one of its artistic gems, but the city has many entertainment options for those who are artistically inclined.Vicki Cond, a junior health and human services major, usually spends her weekends in the University Heights district, the immediate area surrounding South Campus."I love going out on Main Street because it's so cheap.

Music Review: Nas

***** out of 5 starsNas is back with his new album "The Lost Tapes" and he has heads bouncing once again.

Assemblyman Calls for Prompt State-Budget Drafting

New York State Assemblyman Jim Hayes addressed the Political Science Undergraduate Student Association last Monday, discussing the need for New York state to draft its budget on time and increase funding for SUNY.Hayes is currently the ranking minority member on the Assembly Banks Committee and a member of the Higher Education Committee, in addition to representing the 148th district, which encompasses part of Buffalo's University District and several surrounding communities.

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Financial Aid

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Sidelines

Athletes of the WeekMike Lambert of the football team was named male athlete of the week for his superb play in Saturday's 31-17 loss to Western Michigan.

Letter To The Editor

I am worried, worried that UB's football team will fall back to the D-IAA due to lack of attendance.

Editorial Cartoon

I Hate The Radio

I hate the radio. Generally speaking I don't like to waste emotion on inanimate objects, but I really hate the radio.