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"Book prices, on-campus safety top forum discussions"

By ALEX NYE | Nov. 10, 2006

Students and club representatives had the ear of the Student Association in an open forum this past Wednesday - concerns over the general welfare and status of the university, citing concerns over the rising prices of textbooks and the safety lighting on North and South Campus were all raised by over 50 people in attendance.Shannon Palermo, assistant director of academic affairs, said that efforts are being made to address the issue of textbook costs.

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Solar panels dawn new on-campus era

By ALEX NYE | Nov. 3, 2006

After three years of planning, the University at Buffalo unveiled a 6,300 square foot array of solar paneling on the rooftop of Norton Hall this Thursday.The photovoltaic (PV) panels, installed in October by the Chevron Energy Solutions Company, will be capable of producing 73.5 kilowatts - enough energy to power 735 100-watt light bulbs, or roughly the annual equivalent of 10 National Grid customers in Western New York.These PV panels are a new and permanent installation into UB's efforts of creating clean and renewable energy resources that cumulatively help to save money and the environment."Taken in the context of a very long term conservation program - going steady for 30 years - the savings are estimated at $10 million a year," said Mike Dupre, associate vice president of facilities.

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Anti-War group congregates under the radar

By ALEX NYE | Nov. 1, 2006

Only two months have passed since UB Anti-War formed in response to the War in Iraq, but members say their visibility is already on the rise.

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New treatment for post-concussion ailments

By ALEX NYE | Oct. 25, 2006

Researchers at UB's Sports Medicine Institute have found a novel approach to treating post-concussion syndrome: exercise.

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Remembering the Constitution

By ALEX NYE | Sep. 29, 2006

Sept. 17, 1787 may bear little significance to anyone other than history majors.University coordinators, working in correlation with the not-for-profit organization Constitution Day, Inc., are on a mission to change that.

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A lunch with the Dalai Lama

By ALEX NYE | Sep. 25, 2006

An essay on incorporating virtues found in His Holiness the Dalai Lama's autobiography into college life won freshman Emily Truesdell a semester of free tuition and a chance to have a lunch with His Holiness.As a part of the UB Reads program, all incoming students who attended freshman orientation were asked to read "Freedom in Exile: The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama," and to submit an essay as part on the ways in which teachings from the book could be incorporated into campus life.Truesdell, a biochemistry major, was surprised and happy to win the contest."I was also a little nervous, but only because I didn't know what to expect," she said.The luncheon was held on Sept.

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Stepping up to chow down

By ALEX NYE | Sep. 6, 2006

If fame only cost $5, would you buy it? I would certainly lay down a Lincoln for it.Coincidence or not, this year's National Buffalo Wing Festival held its fifth annual gorging at Dunn Tire Park this Labor Day weekend in downtown Buffalo.