A lot has changed since Charlotte Cooper, one of the world's first women's tennis players, took home two gold medals at the 1900 Olympics in Paris.
Standing on the edge of a cliff on Thailand's Koh Kho Khao Island for the first time, Kelly Harris and Lisa Stabel could not believe how revitalized the landscape appeared from what they had seen in newspapers and on television nearly a year ago when a tsunami swept through the South Pacific, destroying everything in its path.While studying abroad in Singapore this past semester, the pair of UB seniors saw a newspaper article that sought volunteers to help in the post-tsunami relief effort.
On a gray afternoon in the first few days of December, Allison Bennett entered the sports office fresh off practice with her brow still damp and her ankle braces still strung tight.But after a strenuous three-hour practice, Bennett's demeanor showed that she was ready for another.Bennett, who is known for her tough-as-nails work ethic, is still adjusting to her role as senior co-captain for the UB Bulls women's basketball team.
After destroying the Sycamores of Indiana State last week by nearly 30 points, the men's basketball team (2-1 overall, 0-0 Mid-American Conference) will return to action tonight at Alumni Arena where they'll face the Colgate University Red Raiders (2-2 overall, 0-0 Patriot League).UB will look to continue its winning ways and win its third game in a row after dropping the 2004-2005 season opener to UConn on Nov.
Two things will help you consider this issue: Basic economics and rational thought.Increasing the minimum wage will flood the market with currency, and prices everywhere will increase to compensate.It's great to imagine getting $12 an hour for folding shirts or bussing tables, but the consequence is that you could expect that average meal to dock your campus cash by enough to make that extra cash a moot point.Just imagine everyone around you having more money.
The final game of a six-game home stand for the UB volleyball team ended Friday night in similar fashion to the previous five games: with a loss.Over the past two weeks, the Bulls have lost six straight matches at Alumni Arena.
The University at Buffalo women's tennis team left Vestal, N.Y. this past weekend with a collection of wins after competing in a four-team invitational at host school, Binghamton University.The two-day tournament was a non-scoring event that was played in a blind dual format, in which the four teams faced off against each other, head-to-head."Every tournament we want to walk out with our best game, we want to play for every point," said UB head coach Kathy Twist.
As cool fall breezes descend upon Buffalo, so does the fresh start of a new women's crew season for the Bulls.UB finished off this past spring with a respectful fifth place team finish at the Metro Cup in Worcester, MA.
Not a single rotation to the front row. No spikes. No heart-pumping blocks. Never given the chance to tickle a back-line with her toes then blast off a sick serve.
The University at Buffalo women's volleyball team pulled out the brooms Wednesday night with a 3-0 sweep over cross-town rival Niagara.
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