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Addressing 'rape culture' begins with self-reflection
Jan. 28, 2014Sexual assaults among UB students are on a slight decline, despite increasing awareness to the issue nationally.
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Football season will go down as disappointment
By BEN TARHAN | Jan. 28, 2014Editor's Note: This column is part of a two-part debate surrounding the 2013
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"Transparency is key
Dec. 5, 2013On Tuesday, something anomalous happened at this university: For the first time in at least six years, enough faculty senators were present at a meeting to have quorum and even vote on a motion. Using the word dysfunction is a polite way to describe how the Faculty Senate has been operating for years. But what finally induced enough senators to come together was a worthy cause.
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Reforming an 'average' system
Dec. 5, 2013The state of U.S. education has had a rough week. This week, the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) unveiled its newest findings, which showed children from the United States are scoring below average in math (ranked at 36) and just about average in reading and science. Generally, American students don't do as well on scholastic assessments as students from other countries, but these recent revelations are an ominous sign as we are living in an increasingly globalized economy. The pundits came out fast once PISA released its data.
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On edge'
By AMANDA LOW | Dec. 5, 2013"On edge" was the impression my senior editor had of me when I first started writing for The Spectrum. And to be honest, that's the kind of idea a lot of people have about me.
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Adios
By JON GAGNON | Dec. 5, 2013When I started at The Spectrum, I just went through the motions. I strolled into class as a staff writer - and eventually into the office as an assistant sports editor - quiet, headphones in, ready to finish my work and leave.
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"Delivery, please"
Dec. 3, 2013Many established customers of Amazon are replete with speculation this week on the future of their deliveries.
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Go back to The Ralph
Dec. 3, 2013If you watched the Buffalo Bills suffer that devastating loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, you probably thought afterward: What if this game was played in Ralph Wilson Stadium?
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Going nuclear
Nov. 24, 2013There is no question that for the last five years, Senate Republicans have abused the filibuster rule to block confirmation votes on candidates nominated by President Barack Obama.
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Understanding the setting
Nov. 24, 2013On Nov. 20, the College Democrats brought a Planned Parenthood representative to UB for an information session.
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UB Survival Guide: A day's worth of meals
Nov. 24, 2013Many campuses only offer dining hall food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. UB has taken steps toward ensuring students are able to choose from a variety of meals and locations at different times. After sampling a variety of foods on campus, I have compiled a list of the best places to grab breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast - Au Bon Pain Au Bon Pain is a bakery and
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Comme des Carson - Mend your mainstream mistakes
Nov. 24, 2013Editor's note: This article is satirical and is not meant to be taken literally. Dear Carson, I'm in love.
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Letter to the Editor
By ANNE MULROONEY | Nov. 21, 2013After reading the Spectrum article entitled "College democrats seek open-minded discussion rather than debate," I was delighted to have the opportunity to engage in respectful and civil discussion with my fellow peers on Planned Parenthood's services.
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Our generation's loss
Nov. 21, 2013What he was, he was: What he is fated to become Depends on us.
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Surprise in China
Nov. 19, 2013For over three decades, Chinese couples have had to endure a strict and unreasonable one-child policy - facing the risk of huge fines and capricious levels of harassment from authorities if they violate this rule. It was in 1980 that China's Communist Party's leaders enacted this policy into law to address the issue of overpopulation.
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DIY holiday treats: Easy recipes that will impress your relatives
By MEGAN WEAL | Nov. 19, 2013The holidays are finally upon us. There's no denying it anymore; they've come right through the door and smacked us in the face.
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The function of the holidays
Nov. 19, 2013Charles Dickens once said: "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." Of course, this notion extends beyond Christmas to all of the holidays many celebrate this time of year - Hanukkah, Kwanza and everything else. It is the holiday spirit that Mr. Dickens was speaking about, and that comes from a communal atmosphere.
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When in Rome
By MEGAN WEAL | Nov. 17, 2013You know what they say - when in Rome, do as the Romans do. But when you're in Russia, you need to do as the Russians do.
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The future of football
Nov. 17, 2013In light of Malcolm Gladwell's recent visit to UB, now is a time to question football's role within collegiate institutions.
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Ready for takeoff?
Nov. 17, 2013In a month, American Airlines will be the largest airline in the world. After months of hurdles and complications, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it approved the merger of American Airlines and US Airways after a settlement was reached. The settlement involves the newly established airline to give up an array of spaces at various airports in order to ensure enough competition in the airline industry to keep fares down. But let there be no mistake about it: Such a stipulation is not satisfactory in attempting to alleviate the probable consequences of there only being four major airline carriers in the United States. This consolidation will cause 80 percent of all domestic-travel business to come out of three airlines - leaving no room for competition from smaller companies and will inevitably allow cushion for these major airlines to keep prices high. Without substantial competition, incentive to keep prices low diminishes.
