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Student Association clubs are required to pay licensing fees in order to publicly show films at club events. The fees can cost as much as $1,200, which many clubs find too pricey.
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UB Student Association clubs face expensive license fees to show films at events

By MARLEE TUSKES | Nov. 8, 2015

Clubs must obtain a film license before publicly showing any film, and the license fees range from about $1,200 for films that are new or just out of the theaters to about $400 for films that have been out of theaters for over a year. If an SA club shows a film without obtaining a film license, the club would be in violation of federal copyright laws and therefore subject to a $250,000 fine.

President Satish Tripathi speaks with The Spectrum in his Capen fifth floor office in November of 2015. 
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UB President Satish Tripathi speaks on ‘White Only’ art project, issues in the Heights

By Tom Dinki | Nov. 8, 2015

Tripathi sat down with The Spectrum for a wide-ranging interview in his Capen Hall fifth floor office Thursday afternoon. He was passionate, often hitting his hand on the table to emphasize his points when speaking of issues like the “White Only” art project and the University Heights neighborhood, and upbeat when speaking of positives like record donations and his plans for UB’s future. He was candid when speaking of his own legacy.

(From left to right) Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Ashley Zuber, President Satish Tripathi and Mary Wilson at Thursday's announcement. The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation gave $4 million to UB sports medicine. 
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Wilson Foundation gives $4 million to UB sports medicine

By GABRIELA JULIA | Nov. 5, 2015

Mary Wilson and other trustees of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation gave a gift of $4 million to the UB Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine on Thursday afternoon. The donation was announced at the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences at the downtown medical campus.

Derek Drocy began his weight loss journey in January 2014, losing roughly 100 pounds through dieting and exercise. At his heaviest (left) he weighed close to 250 pounds and now weighs around 150 pounds (right).
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UB student loses 100 pounds, changes life

By ASHLEY INKUMSAH | Nov. 3, 2015

Derek Drocy lost roughly 100 pounds since 2014 and it all began with a New Year’s resolution. Drocy, a senior marketing major, said he never felt that big, but when he looked in the mirror he felt like “someone else.” He said one day he realized that he was the only one holding himself back and decided to stop making excuses and commit to losing weight.

Places like Jamba Juice, Edgy Veggies and Seasons Café give students the option to eat healthy while on the go.
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Healthy and in a hurry

By Thanya Theogene | Nov. 3, 2015

UB Campus Dining & Shops (CDS) has made efforts to include a variety of healthier options for students. These locations on campus cater the most to students who keep time and their health in mind.

Janice Cochran, dietitian and coordinator of nutrition and physical activity at Wellness Education Services, stresses the importance of modeling a healthy lifestyle through food and stress release.
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UB offers services for eating disorders, healthy eating

By HANNAH STEIN | Nov. 3, 2015

One point two percent of UB students have been diagnosed or treated for bulimia and 1 percent have been diagnosed or treated for anorexia, according to UB’s Spring 2013 National College Health Assessment Survey.  But Janice Cochran, dietitian and coordinator of nutrition and physical activity at Wellness Education Services, said the actual number of students dealing with eating disorders is much higher. A lot of students just don’t seek treatment.

While coffee is most college students’ drink of choice for that extra energy boost, many dieticians say moderation is key to healthy consumption.
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UB discusses costs and benefits of coffee

By Evan Schneider | Nov. 3, 2015

UB is home to both Tim Horton’s and Starbucks’ products and has an expansive variety of coffee options for the mainstream coffee connoisseur. Students can also get a quick cup at many on-campus cafés located conveniently throughout the academic buildings. But there is a common argument on many university campuses on whether or not coffee is harmful to your health.

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UB Student Assoication Assembly talks University Heights and Uber

By Thanya Theogene | Oct. 29, 2015

he Assembly discussed creating taskforce committees for issues in the Heights neighborhood and the possibilities of bringing car-sharing services like Lyft and Uber to Buffalo. “UB administration has reached out to me about the issues surrounding the Heights,” said SA President Minahil Khan. “We came up with the idea of having student representatives to the Heights to be able to speak on the student perspective.”

E. Bruce Pitman, dean of the college of arts and sciences, will step down to return to a full-time faculty role at the end of the academic year. 
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UB Dean Pitman and faculty reflect on his tenure, look to future

By GABRIELA JULIA | Oct. 29, 2015

Pitman announced he will step down as dean at the end of the academic year, ending a five-year tenure that saw him recruit 120 faculty members and help develop the college’s first strategic plan, CAS@20, but also included a major decrease in enrollment for the college’s departments like English, arts, history and foreign language,

A rendering of SAT Corp's potential Greek village that was presented to UB students last month. The photo was provided to The Spectrum by a student at the presentation. 
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Greek row coming to UB?

By MARLEE TUSKES | Oct. 27, 2015

Standard Ascension Tower Group Corp (SAT Corp), an investment corporation, is planning to create a “Greek village” near North Campus for UB’s fraternities and sororities. The $60 million project will involve four phases and the first phase – which includes erecting 30 houses, a community house and entertainment complex – is set to be completed next fall.

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