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Being an RA Takes More Than Good Looks

As a team-builder and potential peacemaker, Resident Advisors help to shape the lives of their residents.

"Movie Review: Sweet Home Alabama"" ****"

Not many films leave you with a warm feeling inside, walking from the theater with a more positive attitude than when you came in.

"So Much Shouting, So Much Laughter"

*****In 1997, Buffalo-born Ani DiFranco graced her fans with "Living in Clip," her first live album.

Capaldi Proposes Increasing Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

Undergraduates, non-majors and even high school students will soon have the opportunity to participate in more research projects at UB, if a program proposed by Provost Elizabeth Capaldi takes effect.Under the new proposal, every student will be allowed to register for research opportunities, regardless of major, as a course, independent study or work-study program.The provost cited other universities, such as the University of Berkley, University of California Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan, which have implemented these programs."This is done at some of the finest research institutions," said Capaldi.According to Capaldi, student involvement in the projects is usually limited to graduate students and members of the department conducting the research.

"Leftwich Grounded, But Marshall Ground Game Tops UCF"

Mike Kruczek's bid for an undefeated conference season ended in his team's first ever conference game.The Marshall Thundering Herd had the honor of being the first MAC team to take down Kruczek's Golden Knights as they handed Central Florida a 26-21 loss in front of 32,900 fans at Marshall Stadium Friday night in a game televised nationally on ESPN2.

Letter to the Editor

I would like to comment on Mr. White's letter in the Sept. 20 issue of The Spectrum in which he accused the collective university community of having a liberal bias.

Letter to the Editor

In response to Mark Witte's letter to the editor in which he claims a university liberal bias: It really isn't a surprise that "liberalism" tends to be found where the light of education and reason is shown.

Editorial Cartoon

Rumble at the RAC

In a game that would have made Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed proud, the UB women's soccer team (2-2-4, 2-1-1 MAC) defeated the visiting Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-6, 1-2 MAC) 2-1 in a physical double overtime affair at RAC Field Sunday.With 8:11 left in the second overtime, Buffalo junior Nicole Olszewski cut through the Eastern Michigan defense to set up the winning goal by Andrea Sullivan.

Upcoming Games

UBThurs: V-ball @ Akron, 7:30Local Pro TeamsPreseasonWed: Sabres @ Toronto, 7:30

"Oh, ok"

Girls love to talk about relationships. I mean it, they love relationships, the gossip, the intrigue, the chance to judge their friends on taste, you name it, if it involves relationships, the female of our species is all over it.

Back to school

This summer, around June, what started out as an ordinary trip to the mall turned into a major traumatic event.

Spreading the Hate

There was a massive amount of energy amidst the sea of black shirts and facial hair, which was only matched by Hatebreed's "The Rise of Brutality Tour" last Friday at the Showplace Theatre.

Editorial Cartoon

Volleyball Goes Undefeated in WNY Holiday Inn Volleyball Invitational

The UB women's volleyball team finished non-conference play Sunday afternoon with the culmination of a three-game invitational during which Buffalo went 3-0.

Schools as Marketplaces

When many children returned to their classrooms this year, they were greeted with some new technology thanks to million dollar grants, according to an article in the New York Times on Tuesday.

Wall Street Journal Gives SOM High Ratings

UB's School of Management is among the top 50 business schools in the world, according to a recent survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal."The Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive Business School 2-Year Survey" ranked The School of Management No.

The Right to Bear Arms

For 25 years, the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, has had a strict policy prohibiting guns on campus.

Salon Treatment on an At-Home Budget

As the semester continues and the stress levels rise, a little rest and relaxation may be in order.

UB Assesses Feasibility of Recreation Center

UB students who feel that Alumni Arena's workout facility is overcrowded or outdated may be given the option to workout in a state-of-the-art-facility on North Campus.Earlier this month, representatives from a consultation company and an architecture firm came to UB to conduct focus groups composed of students and faculty members to discuss the feasibility of building an on-campus recreation center that would not be affiliated with the Department of Athletics.The idea to build a recreation center at UB has been on the table for about three or four years because there is not enough space in Alumni Arena for athletic teams to coexist with students who just want to work out, said Andrea Constantino, director of student unions and activities.