OPINION
Letter to the editor
Sep. 4, 2015Dear Spectrum Editor, When the Associate Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs asks me to write a letter, of course I say yes.
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Kanye’s big announcement leaves little hope for our generation
By GABRIELA JULIA | Sep. 3, 2015Kanye West running for president is something I’ll have to see to believe and if it does happen, it’s no surprise that he’ll have millions of supporters. What’s surprising and discouraging is why our generation stands so closely behind him.
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Define success: UB Bulls season represents opportunity for them to succeed in both long-term and short-term
By QUENTIN HAYNES | Sep. 3, 2015While my predicted record of 6-6 for the Bulls suggests that the 2015 season will be a successful one, the true success for the Bulls will come if they can take a step forward and create a program that can be successful for years at a time.
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Successful first year of Lance Leipold era doesn’t need wins
By Tom Dinki | Sep. 3, 2015Leipold’s first season in Buffalo probably won’t result in the program’s second-ever MAC Championship or third-ever bowl appearance – and it doesn’t have to. Leipold’s first season in Buffalo only has to a result in a competitive MAC team that will be just entertaining enough to fill up UB Stadium seats this season and make season ticket holders want to renew for next season.
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For UB Bulls, wait ’til next year
By Jordan Grossman | Sep. 3, 2015Fans want to see action. Unless someone is an avid football fan who loves defensive matchups, most fans want to witness a shootout. For a school that is trying to rebuild its image for a depleted football program, the best option is to give fans what they want: a fast-paced, high-scoring offense. And that’s exactly what Buffalo will do this upcoming season.
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A UB Bulls’ decision to dismiss Moss themselves would have been a tough one, but a good one
By Tom Dinki | Sep. 2, 2015The men’s basketball team should have dismissed Moss itself. It would have been a tough decision – maybe even an unpopular one with some Bulls fans. But the right one.
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After Justin Moss dismissal, Bulls should look toward future in 2015-16
By QUENTIN HAYNES | Sep. 1, 2015First former Bulls head coach Bobby Hurley left for Arizona State, and former guard Shannon Evans and recruits Maurice O’Field and Torian Graham went with him. Then forward and reigning Mid-American Conference Player of the Year Justin Moss was expelled from UB, ending his stint with the Bulls to cap off a roller coaster offseason.
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The EU's huddled masses
By Editorial Board | Sep. 1, 2015Europe is facing possibly the worst migratory crisis in its history, with a supranational government reeling from economic damage and divided opinion on how to deal with the problem. As Americans, we should be taking a keen interest in the situation.
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Now or never: How getting involved will allow you to make the most of your time at UB
By MARLEE TUSKES | Sep. 1, 2015Take it from someone who is going into her fourth year at UB and is just now having this epiphany – make your time on campus something you will look back on and be proud of.
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UB Fall Fest genre: Is there any dissent by now?
By Editorial Board | Sep. 1, 2015The Student Association has chosen to supplement its seemingly rap-concentrated Fall Fests with smaller concerts and Spring Fests featuring other genres. In the past two years, Spring Fest has featured a country and alternative lineup, and SA hosted Electric Tundra, a small EDM concert last spring. Polls have failed to provide any alternative to this new formula, so in lieu of any concerted opinion from the student body, there seems to be no reason to change this trend.
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UB’s Communities of Excellence research initiative needs clarification
By Editorial Board | Aug. 4, 2015While the initiative is well intentioned, the research topics are vague and potentially stretched too thin. UB prides itself on the research it performs, and rightfully so. UB should continue to fund research initiatives that help to solve major problems in the word and continue to be a leader in interdisciplinary campus research.
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2014-15 was good to the UB Bulls
By QUENTIN HAYNES | Aug. 3, 2015In the 2014-15 calendar year, the Bulls had a fair amount of success on the field. Three teams – men’s basketball, women’s soccer and men’s tennis – won their first-ever Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. While none went past the first round in their respective tournaments, the fact that “Buffalo” was flashed on three NCAA Tournament selection days was a win in itself.
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Method to my madness: My NCAA Tournament experience helped shape me as a journalist
By Jordan Grossman | July 26, 2015I never thought one of the best experiences of my life would be traced back to a faulty credit card.
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Man vs. bowl
By Daniel McKeon | July 21, 2015Though it may seem trivial, a crowded or unclean bathroom can prove to be unnerving and inconvenient for a student on the go. Many students have a special bathroom where they prefer to take care of business. For those of you who haven’t found that special place, here’s a guide to the best and worst bathrooms you’ll experience on campus.
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The ultimate UB freshman bucket list
By Daniel McKeon | July 14, 2015Last semester, I wrote a series of columns called the “Buffalo Bucket List,” a list of things to do before graduating from UB. But what about things to do before the end of freshman year?
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How to get the most out of your time at UB
By KENNETH KASHIF THOMAS | July 9, 2015Entering your freshman year can be both daunting and exhilarating. It is important to remember that you are not alone in this transition. There are thousands of others just like you trying to find their way in college.
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Letter from the editor: Find your niche at UB
By Tom Dinki | July 2, 2015The Spectrum is my college ‘thing.’ My niche. What will yours be?
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NYCFC, Red Bulls and the Cosmos: The three-way battle for New York City's soccer soul
By Daniel McKeon | June 25, 2015Over the last three years, I’ve found myself rooting for the Red Bulls, the Cosmos and NYCFC at different times. The simple reason is that all these teams have their own claims to be “New York’s Team.”
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New York State must address its 'zombie house' problem
By Editorial Board | June 15, 2015Empty, abandoned shells stand where prominent homes are supposed to be. New York has fallen victim to the zombie house epidemic that shows no signs of stopping.
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How valid are school budget votes when anyone can vote?
By William Krause | May 28, 2015The polls opened on May 19 as voters decided if their school budgets should pass or fail. According to the New York State Teacher’s Union, a record 99 percent of budgets passed this year, as opposed to 98.2 percent in 2014 and 95.3 percent in 2013. School budgets dictate how property tax money will be spent in a district and also have the potential to raise those taxes. Yet, strangely, you don’t have to be a taxpayer to vote.
