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TV Host Russert to Speak At Alumni
By EMILY BENEDICT | Apr. 21, 2004Buffalo's own Tim Russert, one of the most influential journalists in America, will be speaking tonight at 8 p.m.
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The American Idol Travesty of 'Johnny Red'
By EMILY BENEDICT | Apr. 21, 2004Some might call me an "American Idol Psycho." I prefer to call myself an "American Idol Aficionado." I've been to a total of four American Idol-related concerts in the past year and half, and I watch every episode religiously, analyzing them like a pro with Kelly and Becky, my cousins and partners in crime.We all rooted for Kelly Clarkson the first season, cheered for Clay Aiken the second season (my cousin Becky prefers to be called a "Claymate" herself) but this year, we are having a little more trouble finding an idol to root for.
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Phi Beta Kappa Announces New Class
By EMILY BENEDICT | Apr. 16, 2004The cream of UB's academic crop received some good news last week - announcement of their induction into UB's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest academic honor society.The liberal arts honors society, which many consider the most prestigious in the United States, will hold official inductions May 7 at Slee Concert Hall.Only the best and brightest of UB's students are elected into the honor society, according to Barbara Bono, president of UB's chapter."Phi Beta Kappa typically inducts seniors, and we offer selective advanced admittance to very qualified juniors," said Bono.
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Fast Start for Debate Team
By EMILY BENEDICT | Apr. 14, 2004In its first year, UB's debate team has jumped headlong into the national dialogue on topics both domestic and foreign, facing off against some of the nation's top universities.The fledgling team has attracted dozens of students who are interested in competition and current issues, according to Renee Elich, the club's president."A lot of people are interested in debate on campus," Faivre said.
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Providing Knowledge to Prevent Violence
By EMILY BENEDICT | Apr. 5, 2004Educational stations and sobering statistics filled the Student Union lobby Thursday as the Anti-Rape Task Force kicked off its Violence Against Women Awareness Week."A lot of people don't know the truth about violence against women in different countries, in the United States, and even on our own campus," said Erica Beggs, the program coordinator for the Anti-Rape Task Force.
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Legislator and Civil Rights Leader to Speak Tonight
By EMILY BENEDICT | Mar. 24, 2004Two prominent black political leaders with starkly different ideologies will hold court at Alumni Arena tonight in this year's fifth Distinguished Speakers Series event.UB will welcome National Association for the Advancement of Colored People President Kweisi Mfume and former Congressman J.C.
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UB Sports on Television Decreasing
By EMILY BENEDICT | Mar. 3, 2004Now that the basketball season has just gotten hot, and students are joyously rushing the court in record numbers, it's clear that the popularity of UB varsity sports is rising.Some say a sign of well-rounded collegiate teams is regular appearance on television, but when it comes to airtime, UB gets a pretty short end, according to Assistant Athletic Director Paul Vecchio.Vecchio shared several factors that contribute to the scarcity of UB sports on television, including budget shortages, the varsity teams' Mid-American Conference standings, and recent problems with the Empire Sports Network."Certainly there are monetary constraints, but it's really a combination of things.
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"Thousands Fail to Fill Out Form, Gain Checkstop"
By EMILY BENEDICT | Feb. 13, 2004Starting Wednesday, a checkstop appeared on the records of about 5,000 students because they failed to complete UB's Menigitis Information Form, according to Student Health Services.Until these students fill out the form - which can be found on the MyUB Web site - they will be prevented from registering for summer and fall classes.Finding out that nearly one-fifth of students have yet to complete the one-question form comes as no surprise to Frank Carnevale, the director of Student Health Services."It's human nature for a certain percentage of the population to procrastinate," he said.
