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OPINION

One and Done No More

By JON GAGNON | Feb. 18, 2012

In 2006 the NBA instituted a new rule that players must be at least 19 years old to be eligible for the draft, essentially meaning they would have to play at least one year in college. The NBA instituting that rule has done more harm than good when it comes to the college game. The pride of college basketball is now gone, and only appears to be a showcase for young NBA talent, much of which rarely pans out. Players like Derrick Rose, John Wall, Kevin Durant, and most recently Kyrie Irving were all "one and done" players.

OPINION

Hardened Arteries

Feb. 16, 2012

Las Vegas is the ultimate land of sin and excess. Ever since the old mob days, people have converged on the Nevada city to live out fantasies of being high rollers and of extreme gluttony. The Heart Attack Grill feeds on this carnal human instinct by cooking the most fattening, greasy, and disgustingly huge portions possible.

OPINION

Ballroom Blitz

Feb. 16, 2012

Sometimes we expect our political leaders to be something more than human. Like public-relations cyborgs, we want them to do everything in an idealized fashion to be good examples for our children. So far, this has been exactly what we've expected from State Senator Mark Grisanti. He and his wife were attending a black-tie gala at the Seneca Niagara Casino.

OPINION

To Fight or Not to Fight

By BRYAN FEILER | Feb. 16, 2012

"I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke

OPINION

The New Age of Athletes as Role Models

By AARON MANSFIELD | Feb. 16, 2012

Terrell "Pom-Poms" Owens is playing in the Indoor Football League next season. Jeremy "Nobody Knew My Name Three Weeks Ago" Lin couldn't be more popular.

OPINION

"It's Not Right, But It's OK"

By ELVA AGUILAR | Feb. 16, 2012

The music industry was brought to a halt on Feb. 11, the eve of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, when R&B pioneer and legend Whitney Houston was found dead in her Beverly Hills hotel room. When the news initially broke via TMZ, social networking sites exploded with allegations.

OPINION

True Life: I'm a Sex Columnist

By KEREN BARUCH | Feb. 14, 2012

Human rights are being violated in Syria, celebrities are dying of drug overdoses daily, and even here at UB there were suspicions of President Tripathi violating SUNY policy. Throughout all of these events, there is one topic that seems to continuously get more publicity and reaction than all of the above, and I have had the luxury of writing about this notorious matter for the past semester and a half ? sex. Yes, our society is more likely to click a hyperlink with the word "sex" in it than with the title "Obama," yet people continue to criticize sex columnists.

OPINION

That Four-Letter Word

By Rebecca Bratek | Feb. 14, 2012

Love ? (n) an intense feeling of deep affection; a deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone; affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests. Love: the strongest four-letter word in the English language.

OPINION

"Let's Get It On, The Right Way"

By Brian Josephs | Feb. 14, 2012

Fellow males, your sex lives are in grave danger. The activity has fallen victim to some serious concerns over the past two decades, distresses that make intercourse less fun and more of a responsibility.

OPINION

C.R.E.A.M.

Feb. 14, 2012

Your voice means nothing in the American government. Well, your voice might mean something but there are a few flaming laser hoops you have to jump through in order to be on par with the big dogs.

OPINION

Rubbing One Out Before You Go Out

By WILLY WONKA | Feb. 14, 2012

There are 32 minutes until your exam and that feeling comes over you. You now face a monumental decision that may affect the rest of your life.

OPINION

An Open Letter to UB Men's Basketball

By REBECCA BRATEK and VILONA TRACHTENBERG | Feb. 14, 2012

Dear UB Men's Basketball, Roses are red; violets are blue. We only go to basketball games so we can stare at you. We don't mean to sound creepy, but it's not just your record that keeps us coming to cheer you on game after game.

OPINION

Happy Executed Martyr Day!

Feb. 14, 2012

Unless you are blind, deaf, and dumb you probably noticed that yesterday was the day that most every single person in western civilization loathes: Valentine's Day. The holiday started off as a Catholic feast for Saint Valentine.

OPINION

Boogie Time!

By NATHANIEL SMITH | Feb. 14, 2012

It's official: I am all in on Lin. The only story worth watching in the NBA this year has been the play of New York Knicks point guard, Jeremy Lin.

OPINION

The Interview That Never Was

By Luke Hammill | Feb. 12, 2012

Today's top story is an interview between Spectrum Editor in Chief Matthew Parrino and UB President Satish K.

OPINION

Take You Higher

Feb. 12, 2012

For many students, coming to college for the first time is an adventure. It's the first time we're away from our parents for a long period of time, and the first time we're tasked with taking care of ourselves. Living on our own isn't exactly cheap, however.

OPINION

The Art of Performing

By Vanessa Frith | Feb. 12, 2012

The number of categories for the 54th Grammy Awards has seen a dramatic drop from years past. Where there were once 109, now there are only 78.

OPINION

An Assault on Humanity

Feb. 12, 2012

Living in America and other western nations has infinite privilege that many people of the world would never know.

OPINION

"If a Team Wins Eight Straight, Does It Make an Impact?"

By TYLER CADY | Feb. 12, 2012

There are over 29,000 students on this campus, and judging by the student turnout at Saturday's basketball game, only 1,400 of them care that they go here. It was True Blue and the athletic department's attempt to break the student attendance record once again.

OPINION

The 'ESPN-ization' of Today's News Media

By JAMES GIBBONS | Feb. 9, 2012

It seems as though the current news landscape has shunned away traditional forms of broadcasting information, instead presenting news soaked in punditry and sensationalism in an attempt to entertain.