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A presidential evasion

Last week, in his State of the University address, President Satish Tripathi gave another of his now infamous cookie-cutter speeches. He talked a lot of fluff about UB 2020 and its progress, and he talked a lot about the future.


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Addressing the playing field

On Tuesday, affirmative action reappeared before the Supreme Court. Only months after they ruled on the issue last session, they are revisiting it this week, as they prepare to decide on the constitutionality of a state amending its constitution to prohibit consideration of race or sex in its public universities. Affirmative action has garnered much controversy since its conception, impelling a host of mixed feelings in many.


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Finding a third term

Many times in life, people are posed with binaries. A binary can be a way of helping us simplify - breaking something down into two opposite parts.


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A time for wagon circling

It is usually at this time of the season that fans' expectations drop radically. By now, at the conclusion of Week Six, we usually have an idea and an image of what our team is. The Buffalo Bills' 2-4 record is disappointing, however, it does not reflect the potential this team has demonstrated thus far. It is important to recognize that this is a rebuilding year.


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Orange lipstick: A guide to autumn day-party outfits

Combat boots, thigh-high stockings, a cropped white top, denim overalls and orange lipstick. From the bottom up, this look screams, "trend." Buffalo's weather has been bipolar this fall; one day, students are wearing winter jackets and heavy leggings around campus, and the next, they're wearing denim shorts and tank tops. You should rock the specific look I mentioned in the first sentence of this article on those not-so-chilly days.


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Default is not an option

It is time that congressional leaders put an end to this impasse. We need more than just an end, however; we need a real resolution. Offers from House Republicans to cut a deal that postpones our default rather than dealing with it now are unacceptable.


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Money matters

The Supreme Court began its new term on Monday. So far, the highest court of the land has agreed to hear more than 50 cases.


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Not resting on laurels

As the result of the Student Association presidential election was announced Wednesday night, we finally saw manifest what we had been waiting to happen for some time now - for the student body to make an informed decision. With 1,087 votes, Sam McMahon was declared SA president.


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The 'VIP' area of Buffalo

To say that I know what's best in Buffalo would be a lie. I've only been here as an international student for just over a year. But I do know where to have an unforgettable night: VIP Karaoke. Regular customers affectionately call it "VIP." It is a karaoke bar and restaurant located along Maple Road.


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This city is our city

Ways you may know you are in Buffalo: a smell of moist air; exquisite architectural design; unique cultural offerings; distinctive delicacies involving unbreaded chicken covered in a vinegar-based cayenne pepper hot sauce; overcast skies during the winter and clear skies during the summer, in which clouds seem strikingly close to you. Many students at UB are well acquainted with the many particularities of the City of Good Neighbors - but those tend to be the students from around Buffalo.


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Sam McMahon for president

It would be a complete and utter failure for the student body to not elect Sam McMahon as the Student Association president. In a special election brought forth by yet another scandal, this decision is vitally important.


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Surprise players have aided Bulls early in season

It's four games into the season, and we still don't know a lot about the football team. The Bulls' 2-2 record is what many considered to be a best-case scenario, and a few unexpected players have emerged as key contributors as the team enters conference play. After the first four games of the season, let's hand out some premature awards. It's easy to pick out the star player on each side of the ball - senior wide receiver Alex Neutz on offense and senior linebacker Khalil Mack on defense - but let's take a look at some early surprises. Breakout offensive player: freshman tight end Mason Schreck During the summer, head coach Jeff Quinn refused to acknowledge that Schreck would have a major role in the offense.


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Not-so-great expectations

Next week, the Student Association is holding an election in search of its new president. The president has arguably the most power in SA, so some might think there is a lot of pressure on the six candidates seeking the position to have a successful year. But is there really? It's no secret SA has been marred with controversy over the past five years or so.


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