Opinions

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Foolish Amendment Narrowly Clears House

Another Republican-sponsored, pro-business, slap-Obama-in-the-face amendment passed through the House of Representatives last Friday, albeit narrowly. The proposal, which would make changing rules for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bureaucratically difficult by creating separate safety rules for cargo, charter and commercial airlines, has upset Western New Yorkers, many of whom have a personal stake in the matter. In a 215-209 vote, the House has "spat in the face of the families of Flight 3407" by passing an amendment that would substantially limit the guidelines set forth by H.R.

This Really Burns Me Up

I realize that hatred and stupidity usually go hand-in-hand and are a permanent reality in this world.

Suit Against Wal-Mart Won't Work

When someone mentions the phrase "evil corporation," Wal-Mart is probably the first name that comes to mind.

It's A Popularity Contest

The results of the Student Association election are in, and it wasn't even close. The VOICE Party defeated the Blue Party in a landslide, winning all seven positions that were up for grabs.

Chicago's Awesome Blossom

Meeting Skepticism

Help for the Homeless

We have all seen them. That pile of rags and unkempt hair that gruffly asks for a dollar or two. Or maybe we've seen the lady pushing a shopping cart full of junk down the street while having an animated conversation with herself.

Davis Shouldn't Die

Twenty years ago, Troy Davis, a Georgia man, was charged with murdering Mark McPhail, a police officer. At his trial, nine witnesses testified that they saw Davis commit the murder.

Commonwealth in an Uncommon Place

Here we go again. Another year, another Colonial Athletic Association basketball team dominating the NCAA Tournament. Wait, that doesn't sound right. The Rams of Virginia Commonwealth University are sitting in the Final Four after completing one of the most remarkable March Madness runs of recent memory.

New York Times Online Experiment Unlikely to Work

As the popularity of online journalism has increased in recent years, many news outlets have adjusted their approaches accordingly.

A Friday Free-For-All

...Kickin' in the front seat, sittin' in the back seat, gotta make my mind up, which seat can I take?

Letter to the Editor

To the Editors: Thank you for your reporting and editorial coverage of Provost Satish Tripathi's appointment and the closed search for UB's next President.

CAS Dean Search Stays the Course

The goal for UB's future has been stated and defined: "UB 2020 is UB's far-reaching plan for our emergence as a world-class public research university." All that the administration has to do now is push the agenda forward. The Presidential Search Committee did its job by recommending John Simpson Jr.

U.S. Relief Effort in Japan is Admirable

In the aftermath of the tsunami in Japan, which has killed close to 10,000 people, there has been a great deal of effort around the world to provide relief to the country and its most damaged areas. The United States has been at the forefront of that movement, as it has recently launched an ambitious relief effort.

U.S. Presence in Libya is Reasonable

In the past month, the situation in Libya has continued to spiral out of control. President Muammar Gadhafi has continued to kill his own people, and ignored the worldwide pleas for him to leave office. As a result, the UN Security Council implemented the oft-discussed no-fly zone, which prohibits aircrafts from flying over Libya, last week. In order to enforce the zone, several countries have sent a military presence to Libya, the United States being one of them. This past Saturday, President Obama announced the beginning of Operation Odyssey Dawn, the codename for the U.S.'s role in the Libyan conflict.

Tripathi Selection Clouded in Mystery

In the March 11 issue of The Spectrum, an article appeared on the front page detailing the rules allegedly violated by the Presidential Search Committee in its quest to find a worthy successor for the departing president, John B.

Does Everybody Need a Little Privacy?

UB has become an example of what a public school shouldn't be. Consider its recent presidential search.

Letter to the Editor

At UB, it's easy to get caught up in quantity ?28,000 students, 300-person classes, 120 credits, striving for a 4.0.

Bulls Will Bounce Back in MAC Next Season

If you're graduating this spring, allow me to extend to you my deepest sympathies. The men's basketball team will never win the Mid-American Conference championship while you're attending UB. But brace yourself for a wild ride if you're coming back next year. The Bulls' main contingency will return next season, minus two seniors: guard Byron Mulkey and forward Jawaan Alston. Some wonder if the Bulls will be able to win without Mulkey, Buffalo's all-time steals leader.

Proposal for Florida Teachers Only Works in Theory

There's been a lot of talk about the American education system lately. From David Guggenheim's documentary Waiting For "Superman", which discussed the rough edges of American schools, to the battle of teachers unions vs.