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A big win for UB Bulls, but thoughts remain on injured Jordan Collier and what could have happened

By Tom Dinki | Sep. 5, 2015

The crowd noise and stadium music went silent. The once active football players, who had been colliding into each other moments before were now still – some standing around with their hands on their hips, others taking a knee on the turf. More than 21,000 people were now not watching the Buffalo football team’s season opener in UB Stadium, but a 19-year-old kid being loaded onto a stretcher and put into an ambulance.

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Letter to the editor

Sep. 4, 2015

Dear 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, 2015

Kanye 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, 2015

While 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, 2015

Leipold’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, 2015

Fans 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

First 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, 2015

Europe 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, 2015

Take 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

While 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, 2015

In 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, 2015

I never thought one of the best experiences of my life would be traced back to a faulty credit card.

The Center for the Arts bathroom is one of the largest, cleanest and well-maintained bathrooms on campus but is out of the way of many students’ classes.

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Man vs. bowl

By Daniel McKeon | July 21, 2015

Though 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, 2015

Last 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, 2015

Entering 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

Over 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, 2015

Empty, 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.