LISA LOFASO - The Spectrum

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Double Vision

By LISA LOFASO | Apr. 26, 2004

Having a living replica of oneself might be an attractive prospect that some consider only possible through future medical wonders, but identical twins have been something of a marvel since humans have been producing offspring.For Lorianne and Christina Boscarino, life has always been shared with a person whose appearance is identical their own."It's kind of funny because when people first meet me, they are surprised to find out that I have a twin sister," said Lorianne, a freshman business major.

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Alternative Ways of Getting Around Campus

By LISA LOFASO | Apr. 19, 2004

This weekend's warm weather and promise of sunny days has cracked the winter shell over UB and sprouted a rejuvenated population of students ready to experience what campus has to offer - minus their cars.Paul Coir, an undecided freshman, said that skateboarding to class in lieu of driving is a good way for him to exercise and clear his head before class."I skateboard to class whenever I can, because it relaxes me and gets me moving before I have to sit for 50 minutes during a lecture," said Coir.James Linz, a senior exercise science major and worker in the Student Health and Wellness Center, feels that daily exercise can have a great impact on a person's mood for the day."When a person exercises, their body is releasing endorphins and serotonin, which are chemicals which work to enhance mood and can generally make a person feel a little more energetic during the course of a day," said Linz.Linz suggested that by taking a stroll around campus, students can influence the way they feel throughout the day."According to the Surgeon General, a person should be getting about 30 minutes of exercise per day.

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How Much for an A?

By LISA LOFASO | Apr. 14, 2004

There are few things in life that money can't buy, for most people this includes the reward for a semester of hard work.

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The Other Sports

By LISA LOFASO | Apr. 7, 2004

During the men's basketball playoffs last month, WGRZ-TV Buffalo's Channel 2 News interrupted its 11 o'clock news broadcast every ten minutes to give an update on the UB Bulls' progress.While big sports like basketball and football receive primetime coverage, many other college sports teams seem to have to make due with residual interest.

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First Down and Three to Go

By LISA LOFASO | Mar. 26, 2004

With spring break over and the academic year barreling to an end, the 2003-2004 freshman have cut their teeth and gotten a taste of college life.

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To Go Or Not to Go

By LISA LOFASO | Mar. 10, 2004

While some students win the daily battle with the snooze button and drag themselves out of bed in time for class, others find it more worthwhile to just sleep in.

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"Metrosexuals: Urban, Stylish and Straight"

By LISA LOFASO | Mar. 1, 2004

It was author Mark Simpson referring to English soccer star David Beckham, in the summer of 2002, who coined the term.

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"A Balanced Meal Gives More Boost Than Bars, Experts Say"

By LISA LOFASO | Feb. 25, 2004

There are many types of bars to sample these days, and not just the kind that college students are notorious for frequenting.The growing popularity of bars - energy, low-carb and protein - has left some wondering whether and in what way they will affect their health."I think they just took everything and put it in there and then coated it with chocolate," said Ivan Anamaria, a freshman aerospace engineering major.

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Over-the-Counter Danger

By LISA LOFASO | Feb. 11, 2004

At the Center for Student Health, ill patients come in to see Dr. Frank Carnevale everyday. But sometimes, for the veteran director of Health Services & Student Wellness, diagnosing them is not so easy."When the student has a rapid heart rate, sweating, insomnia and there is no symptoms, it's usually the abuse of nonprescription meds," said Carnevale.