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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UB students who feel that Alumni Arena's workout facility is overcrowded or outdated may be given the option to workout in a state-of-the-art-facility on North Campus.Earlier this month, representatives from a consultation company and an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.

Women's Soccer Fit to be Tied

Both the Buffalo Bulls and the Central Michigan Chippewas held the lead at points in the game, but neither could keep it as the two MAC opponents grappled to a 2-2 tie in double overtime on Friday night in a women's soccer match-up at RAC field.

Conradicalism

Tony Conrad's music and films have often defied conventionality. His work is often described as traditional manipulations of rhythm and melodic form - experimental and acerbic, a rejection of the structure of high culture.Much like his music, Conrad is a revolutionary thinker, a man constantly changing, adopting new modes of thinking and living.

Bulls Report Card

Exam 4 - Minnesota 41, Buffalo 17Running GameWith senior running back Marquis Dwarte out of commission, it was up to redshirt freshman Aaron Leeper again.

Letter To The Editor

Whether USA Today is now read more for the mere virtue of being available free to students or otherwise, Mr. John J.

Title IX

Few topics on college campuses have been more divisive than Title IX. Gender equity in collegiate sports has been an issue that has consumed athletic departments across the country for thirty years.

O'Brian Court to Host Outside Judges

UB law students may soon be able to witness court proceedings on the town, state and federal level without having to leave O'Brian Hall.The UB School of Law has invited a therapeutic drug court from Amherst, as many as two State Supreme Court Judges and a number of federal magistrates to hold proceedings in the recently completed state-of-the-art courtroom, located on the first floor of O'Brian Hall.While no dates are final and official agreements have not been drawn up, tentative arrangements have been reached and proceedings should begin as early as November, said R.

Correction

An article in the Sept. 9 issue of The Spectrum, "New Options for Student Seeking a 'Liberal' Education," did not clarify that the program is a 'special major' and is limited for honors students who meet the requirements set by the honors council and the special major committee.

LL Cool J and Ja Rule Heat Up Alumni Arena

Diving into the radio-friendly "Livin' It Up," his first single from his latest album, "Pain is Love." On stage in a white headband and a wifebeater, Ja Rule wasn't as active as LL Cool J.

Medical Breakthroughs

When we sleep, our bodies do many different things. We clean out our systems, repair injuries and grow.

Assorted Musings from Me

How come only bartenders can give you free stuff? It is totally accepted in society that when you frequent a bar, you give good tips and get rewarded.

A Non-Traditional Way to Get Take-Out

They say variety is the spice of life, and delivery from Domino's can only offer so much. But a new service called Takeout Taxi may ease the pain of repetitive dining by making a greater selection of cuisines available for delivery.By picking up the phone or logging onto the company's Web site, anything from Mediterranean fare to Subway can be delivered."For students, it's a very convenient service.

UB Launches First Annual 'Gender Week'

UB's Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender's first annual Gender Week kicks off Monday, with a lineup of over 40 gender-related events taking place on both campuses throughout the next five days.Associate Professor of English and Gender Week Chairperson, Barbara Bono said that the activities, which are geared toward understanding gender roles and relationships in a college environment, are an important facet of life at UB."I'm a feminist," said Bono.

GSA Election Results

PresidentVinay Bendre - 349Miguel Chacon - 213Vice-PresidentShiju David - 309Shaokang Wang - 285TreasurerAmol Salunkhe - 514

Editorial Cartoon

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Letter To the Editor

I am writing this letter in response to the editorial published on Sept. 13, 2002, entitled "War on Iraq, 'It's a Bad Idea.'" I find myself extremely bewildered and confused by this entire editorial.

Making Dollars out of Sense

College can be a money pit, filled with endless ways to get your dollar - if you're not careful. From expensive nights out on the town to food that costs a fortune, college has a way of grabbing hold of students' wallets."Money management amongst students is usually very poor," said Stan Markowitz, a certified public accountant.

The World According to Me

Noelle Bush, daughter of Florida governor Jeb Bush and niece of our esteemed President, has been having some problems.