JU KURIAKOSE - The Spectrum

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Spectrum Playlist

By JU KURIAKOSE | Apr. 5, 2006

A little R&B, a little reggae, and some soul go a long way in the category of Love songs. 1) Matisyahu - "One Woman for Me"2) Method Man and Mary J Blige - "You're all I Need."3) Mariah Carey - "Stay the Night" 4) Alicia Keys - "Rock Wit U" 5) Outkast - "Behold a Lady"6) Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley - "Turn Your Lights Down Low"7) Sean Paul - "Sexy Punky"8) Aaron Nevile - "Tell it Like It Is"9) The Fugees - "Mahogany"10) Carl Henry - "I Wish"

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He's my funny Valentine

By JU KURIAKOSE | Feb. 13, 2006

If you're in a relationship, Valentine's Day is an equal-opportunity holiday. You are supposed to honor your significant other, and vice-versa.

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"Music, arts cook in students' Kitchen"

By JU KURIAKOSE | Jan. 25, 2006

A group of UB students are opening their own downtown kitchen this weekend, but don't expect to get full on food.

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Disaster unites community again

By JU KURIAKOSE | Oct. 14, 2005

It almost seems these days that the world can't go a week without another devastating natural disaster.Already in the midst of a major campus-wide fundraising effort, members of the UB community pooled their efforts for yet another disaster relief event Wednesday evening, filling Knox 110 with garbage bags of winter coats, bedding and clothing donations to help the victims of the recent earthquake in Southeast Asia.The event was both a fundraiser and memorial service in tribute to the victims of the recent quake that took well over 30,000 lives in the early hours last weekend.With heads bowed down, the attendees took a moment of silence to remember the people who did not survive the disaster and to also pray for those who did."Tonight, we want to introduce the issue because a lot of people are not aware of the suffering that is taking place over there," said Faisal Jawaid, president of the Pakistani Student Association, which hosted the event with Bangladeshi SA, UB Bhangra Club, Indian SA, Muslim SA, the Organization of Arab Students, and the Garba Raas Club.Part of the service included a slideshow with photographs of the devastation along with statistical information, which was followed by brief statements from representatives of the various student organizations.

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Gender rules: women at UB find the glass ceiling still exists

By JU KURIAKOSE | Sep. 23, 2005

The right to vote, the right to attend college and the right to have an occupation are examples of freedoms that have never come easy for women.

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Katrina's damage becomes engineering treasure

By JU KURIAKOSE | Sep. 14, 2005

Lost homes, jobs and irreplaceable damage caused by Katrina have become a lifelong rebuilding process for those affected.

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Job Fair Offers Opportunities for Students

By JU KURIAKOSE | Aug. 31, 2005

After students have managed to spend their summer earnings, maxed out their credit cards on textbooks and other school supplies, the average college student's bank account has seen better days.

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A culture through song and dance

By JU KURIAKOSE | Apr. 25, 2005

Brightly colored ribbons, tassels and glitter adorned the Student Union Theatre stage on Saturday evening as the Bangladesh Student Association displayed a beautiful portrayal of Bangladeshi culture and tradition that included singing, dancing, and comedy.The show, titled "Boishakhi," which is the name for the Bangladeshi New Year, consisted of two parts.

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Bad breath proves to be a chronic social problem

By JU KURIAKOSE | Apr. 22, 2005

On a night out with friends at a local bar, someone attractive catches your eye from across the room.

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Choir brings back the faith

By JU KURIAKOSE | Apr. 15, 2005

Gospel music will soon fill Slee Hall on Saturday in the 22nd annual Gospel Explosion, a free event hosted by the UB Gospel Choir.The festivities will begin at 6 p.m.