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“Captain America: Civil War” will appear in theaters on May 6.
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The Spectrum’s May Movie Guide

This May brings moviegoer’s two superhero flicks, a wide array of comedies, a sports biography, animated fantasies and more. Don’t miss out on this chance to escape from the endless torrent of exams, papers and studying.


The Chainsmokers headlined this year's Spring Fest that brought in approximately 6,500 people to Alumni Arena.
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UB Spring Fest packs Alumni Arena

On Saturday, a crowd of 6,500 people packed Alumni Arena to see this year’s lineup, which featured The Chainsmokers, Mac Miller, Icona Pop and Coleman Hell. Saturday's attendance was a substantial increase compared to the 2015 and 2014 concerts and left approximately 500 students outside after the line was cut off.


Isaiah Rashad performs at Fall Fest 2015 inside Alumni Arena. This year's Spring Fest will also be held indoors.
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UB students react to Spring Fest moving inside

On Tuesday, UB’s Student Association sent an e-mail to all students notifying them of the venue change for Spring Fest. The Chainsmokers, Mac Miller, Icona Pop and Coleman Hell were originally suppose to perform outdoors at Baird Point, but will now perform inside Alumni Arena.


Tony Conrad reads aloud his "Rate My Professor" reviews for The Spectrum last semester. Conrad, a UB media study professor, passed away at the age of 76 Saturday. 
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UB professor Tony Conrad dies at 76

Tony Conrad, experimental filmmaker, sound artist and professor in the media study department, died at the age of 76 on Saturday. The Buffalo News reported that Conrad had prostate cancer and that his immediate cause of death was pneumonia. The artist’s legacy has reached around the world. From helping name iconic rock band The Velvet Underground to inspiring local filmmakers in Buffalo, Conrad was a true pioneer in the arts.


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The return of UBCon: Students are psyched for the long-running convention’s latest installment

UBCon will take place on campus from April 15-17. Many of the weekend’s events revolve around the practice of the Cosplay Contest at 2 p.m. on Saturday to a Cosplay Dating Game the same day at 4 p.m. Cosplay, or costume play, where fans dress up as their favorite characters, is a major part of UBCon and anime conventions in general. People spend weeks preparing their costumes and this is their chance to show them off to likeminded people who will appreciate the effort.



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