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"Often educated and experienced, too often poor"
Feb. 4, 2014A congressional report released last month outlines a growing group of highly educated, experienced and underpaid U.S.
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Humane' death no longer guaranteed
Feb. 2, 2014With the supply of drugs traditionally used for lethal injection running dangerously low across the United States, the search for alternatives has yielded contentious results.
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A pattern of forgotten student concerns
Feb. 2, 2014A callous response to issues facing students appears to be the default for campus administrators. Following the pipes bursting in Ellicott Complex over winter break, flooding several dorms, UB officials stated the importance of students purchasing their own renter's insurance. One student impacted by the issue made a point indicative of a trend: she thought insurance would be included in the slew of fees involved in dorming and attending the university. The issue of UB's myriad fees, and the bizarre euphemisms shrouding what they actually are, has been a common refrain.
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Another falls away
Jan. 30, 2014With another Student Association executive announcing his resignation in just five months, apathetic feelings seem to be the default.
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"Speech low on ambition, heavy on ambiguity "
Jan. 30, 2014A reserved tone and avoidance of hard issues overshadowed the evening. In his fifth State of the Union, President Obama presented a series of uninspired proposals to a divided Congress, beginning with a list of the nation's meager improvements and concluding with a heartfelt anecdote.
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What more could you ask for?
By OWEN O'BRIEN | Jan. 28, 2014Editor's Note: This column is part of a two-part debate surrounding the 2013 UB football season. To see the counterpoint argument, look for the Related Articles tab below. For those who wanted more from this year's football team, it's time to take a step back and look at UB football history. What happened in 2013 was unprecedented. Sophomore quarterback Joe Licata's 233 completions in a single season rank third in program history.
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The death of prudent speech
Jan. 28, 2014With the expected vitriol and cries that an Orwellian order is upon us, a federal court struck down net neutrality.
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To the bayou and back
By AMANDA LOW | Jan. 28, 2014It is a wonder how a week filled with countless unforeseen troubles and disappointments became one of the most rewarding trips I will probably take in my life. Leaving my home the morning of Jan.
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New to UB means a new story
By MADELAINE BRITT | Jan. 28, 2014"Do you want us to come up with you?"
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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
