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Talking With Tracy Morgan: SNL Funnyman Comes to UB

With a sitcom named after him, a recurring role on Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers," and seven seasons of the legendary Saturday Night Live under his belt, Tracy Morgan has a life most comedians would kill for.On top of that, he continues to tour the country performing stand-up.


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The Stars Come Out to the SU Theatre

Simon Cowell may not have been there to crush any poor young souls, and the judges may not have been too rough, but Monday night's performances at the Student Union Theatre bore striking resemblances to Fox's "American Idol" series.The auditorium was abuzz with song, dance and comedy as Leaders SA's Second Annual UB Star Search took place Monday night.Around 100 students were in attendance to watch the competition that featured different student acts competing against one another for cash prizes.


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JTT: Back in Action

Former teen heartthrob Jonathan Taylor Thomas (affectionately known by his female fans as "JTT") has finally returned.


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Between Black and White

"God is a manic depressive, rugby footballer...and I'm the ball," says Brian, the play's dark and defeated lead character.When it comes to self-deprecating humor, Peter Nichols' controversial dark comedy/drama, "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg," doesn't bite its tongue.Nichols' play-currently running at Buffalo's quaint New Phoenix Theatre on the Park-opened in 1967 in London, and was deemed shocking in its day.


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UB's Thoughts on 'Apprentice'

The '80s are back again. Corporate jobs are hip, greed is en vogue and "The Donald" has returned as the quintessential figure of success in America.Donald Trump is the latest celebrity to venture into the world of reality TV, following in the rather large footsteps of Monica Lewinsky and Anna Nicole Smith.His new hit show, "The Apprentice," airing Thursday nights on NBC, challenges 16 young contestants to compete in rigorous business tasks while they take up residence in the upscale Trump Tower apartments in Manhattan.Members of UB's School of Management have mixed feelings on the show.Muriel Anderson, a management professor, is a fan of the show and believes that the competition is indeed fair."Frankly, they are going through a much more thorough and in-depth process than a regular interview for a $250,000 job," she said.On the show, two teams of contestants compete for a $250,000 salary job working with Trump himself.


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The Making of a 'Monster'

Usually beautiful and stunning, the blonde actress who portrays the "Monster" is unrecognizable; she is an unkempt, unattractive mess of a woman.With an reported additional 20 to 30 pounds packed on and a load of transforming makeup (or makedown, rather) Charlize Theron ("The Italian Job," "The Legend of Bagger Vance") morphs into Aileen Wuornos in the film, "Monster."Written and directed by Patty Jenkins, the film focuses on the life of the real-life prostitute and serial killer, who admitted to the murders of six men.


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