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The Grapevine: Dopapod, The Nth Power and Voiceplay

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 22, 2015

Buffalo, this week especially, is a city that champions local talent.

Flo Rida is one of the artists who dropped a new song this past week. The Spectrum shows you both sides of the story - what's worth the listen, and when to press "skip."

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The good, the bad and the tone deaf: Flo Rida, Tori Kelly, Imagine Dragons

By TORI ROSEMAN | Feb. 22, 2015

Our job at The Spectrum is to show you both sides of the story – what’s worth the listen, and when to press “skip.”

Game of Thrones premiere on April 12 at 9 p.m. isn’t something students living on campus will need to torrent or borrow from a friend now that HBO Go is included in student’s housing packages.

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HBO Go comes to UB's campus

By JORDAN OSCAR | Feb. 22, 2015

Students returned to campus at the start of the semester to find pamphlets at their doors, flyers throughout the dorms and messages in their inboxes telling them they now had access to HBO Go.

As four girls, and their recently deceased friend accompanying them as an angel, depart for a karaoke bar, only hilarity and ’80s music ensues.

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‘Girls Night: The Musical’ takes the CFA out for a fun night at a bar

By REBECCA VINCENT | Feb. 22, 2015

Crowds of women with drinks in hand entered the CFA's Mainstage Theater to enjoy 'Girls Night: The Musical' on Friday, Feb. 20.

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Fifty Shades of Grey review: Fifty Shades of blah, blah, blah

By REUBEN WOLF | Feb. 19, 2015

The Spectrum's movie reviewer thinks Fifty Shades of Grey was pretty average.

Father John Misty's newest album, I Love You, Honeybear, deals with the heavy metaphysical concepts of love and life with Josh Tillman's charming humor and poetic lyricism in one of 2015's best releases (so far).

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On display: the heart of Father John Misty

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 19, 2015

Josh Tillman’s career has stretched over the span of a decade, but reached a new artistic apex as Father John Misty, with his sophomore debut I Love You, Honeybear.

Bill Jack and Jerasak Parker Manivong, both members of UB Improv, performed at Jamprov on Feb. 16. The event combined Jam Club and UB Imptrov to provide students a way to showcase their comedic and music abilities.  Alexander Plummer. The Spectrum

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Jam Club and UB Improv come together to create 'Jamprov'

By TORI ROSEMAN | Feb. 17, 2015

Bill Jack and Jerasak Parker Manivong, both members of UB Improv, performed at Jamprov on Feb. 16. The event combined Jam Club and UB Imptrov to provide students a way to showcase their comedic and music abilities.

On Drake's newest project, If You're Reading This It’s Too Late,
the rapper delves into his artistry to explore themes
of self-identity and overcoming the social oppression of celebrity.
Courtesy of Cash Money Records

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"Drake's new mixtape 'If You're Reading This, Its Too Late' speaks to artist's evolution "

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 17, 2015

On Drake's newest project, If You're Are Reading This It?s Too Late, the

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The grapevine

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 15, 2015

Buffalo has a jam-packed lineup this week. There aren?t many cities hosting a tribute to classic rock legends on one day, and then country stars and up-and-coming rappers performing the next day.

Starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, the film adaptation of E.L. James’ “Fifty Shades of Grey” is the fastest selling R-rated film in Fandango’s history. Courtesy of Michael Deluca Productions and Focus Features

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"UB students share their excitement about the release of ""Fifty Shades of Grey"""

By Rachel Kramer and Jordan Oscar | Feb. 12, 2015

Starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, the film adaptation of E.L.

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The Buffalo Chips: A musical brotherhood

By GRACE TRIMPER | Feb. 12, 2015

The Buffalo Chips have been practicing in Knox since August of last year for their 20th anniversary concert Saturday in the Center for the Arts. Angela Barca, The Spectrum When attendees walk into the Mainstage Theater in the Center for the Arts on Valentine?s Day, they will hear the sounds of a full band, bass and percussion.

During a silent auction hosted by UB’s Fashion Student Association Wednesday night, some students bid up to $60 for a Valentine’s Day date. 
Angela Barca, The Spectrum

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A covert affair

By JAMES BATTLE | Feb. 12, 2015

During a silent auction hosted by UB?s Fashion Student Association Wednesday night, some students bid up to $60 for a Valentine?s Day date.

The Miro Quartet’s performance in the Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall this weekend is one of many events students can attend if they need something to do with their sweetheart on campus. Saturday’s concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Courtesy of Michael Carter

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An on-campus Valentine's Day date

By REBECCA VINCENT | Feb. 12, 2015

The Miro Quartet?s performance in the Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall this weekend is one of many events students can attend if they need something to do with their sweetheart on campus.

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UB Spectrum's guide to sex playlists

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 11, 2015

Sex playlists are tricky because there are many, many songs about sex, but very few of those songs are actually appropriate to have sex to.

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"Destiny's Child, Ludacris and Kearney"

By REBECCA VINCENT | Feb. 8, 2015

Douglas Kearney (pictured performing at the California Institute of the Arts) visited UB on Thursday.

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The grapevine: Feb. 9-13

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 8, 2015

This week budding musicians, punk lovers and anyone else who likes to sing, could take to the stage and strut their stuff. This edition of ?The Grapevine? offers more than concerts.

Jason Huber (left) and Jordan Kelley (right), the musical duo of Cherub, rocked the Waiting Room on Wednesday with their high-energy, electropop performance. Brian Windschitl, The Spectrum

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"Cherub puts on a wild show at the Waiting Room Wednesday, despite the weather"

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 8, 2015

Jason Huber (left) and Jordan Kelley (right), the musical duo of Cherub, rocked the Waiting Room on Wednesday with their high-energy, electropop performance.

The Loft isn’t meant to be a comedy, but it comes across as
humourous given how poorly-executed the film is.
Courtesy of Anonymous Content

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The Loft: Movie review

By REUBEN WOLF | Feb. 8, 2015

The Loft isn?t meant to be a comedy, but it comes across as humourous given how poorly-executed the film is. Courtesy of Anonymous Content Film: The Loft

Shawn Lewis, who graduated UB with a B.S. in architecture,
pursues a career as an artist creating music,
music videos and art installations.
Courtesy of Jeanette Chwan

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Lesionread: Buffalo musician and artist builds new bridges

By TORI ROSEMAN | Feb. 5, 2015

Shawn Lewis, who graduated UB with a B.S. in architecture, pursues a career as an artist

American Sniper is kept on target by Cooper’s acting and Eastwood’s directing.
The film tackles lofty questions of warfare that few films dare to poke at.
Courtesy of Flikr user Cinema Streaming

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American Sniper: Only human

By JOE WILNER | Feb. 5, 2015

American Sniper is kept on target by Cooper?s acting and Eastwood?s directing. The film tackles lofty questions of warfare that few films dare to poke at. Courtesy of Flikr user Cinema Streaming Film: American Sniper Release date: Jan.