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Swans over Lake LaSalle
By MAX CRINNIN | Mar. 28, 2013Light as a feather and strong as sinew, they cast a spell.
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(Re)Visioning Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
By TIM ALLMAN | Mar. 26, 2013Frank Lloyd Wright once said, "There should be as many houses as there are people." Wright believed each person's house should accommodate his or her individual needs, and Wright's ability to incorporate each homeowner's diverse personality into his designs makes him one of the most respected architects in American history. Wright is most famous for designing renowned structures, such as Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum, but one of his most beloved works is the Darwin Martin House, located in Buffalo's historic Parkside neighborhood. Led by Edward Steinfeld, a professor of architecture, UB students in the architecture department recently visited Wright's Martin House Complex.
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Battle of the Bands correction
Mar. 26, 2013On March 25, The Spectrum printed that Michael King and his band had won first place at the Student Association's Battle of the Bands. Due to a miscommunication, we wrongfully printed King and his band had won the opportunity to open at Spring Fest 2013. According to SA Communication Director Ned Semoff, SA has not yet concluded contract agreements for a Spring Fest opener.
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Live for the art
By KIERA MEDVED | Mar. 26, 2013A graveyard of silk, charcoal and ink lie in patient reflection at the 1045 Elmwood Art Gallery for the Arts. Kristina Siegel's Memoria Fugit captivated those who walked through the gallery with its interpretations of death and time. Visitors of the 1045 Elmwood Art Gallery might ask themselves why white pieces of fabric are hanging from the ceiling or find themselves at the back of the gallery, staring down at two pillowcases in confusion.
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Take a Walk Off The Earth
By FELICIA HUNT | Mar. 21, 2013Artist: Walk Off The Earth Album: R.E.V.O. Release Date: March 19 Label: Columbia Records Grade: B+
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"Battling a city, for the city"
By JAKE KNOTT | Mar. 21, 2013Film: Burn Release Date: March 8 Studio:Apostle Grade: B
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"Franco sinks, witches soar"
By KIERA MEDVED | Mar. 20, 2013Film: Oz the Great and Powerful Release Date: March 8 Studio: Roth Films Grade: B- There's no place like home, and Oz the Great and Powerful will have fans of classic American cinema tapping their shoes together by the time the end credits run, begging for a return to the original The Wizard of Oz. In his latest film, director Sam Raimi (Drag Me to Hell) imagines a prequel to the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz.
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Mixtape Monthly #12
By ELVA AGUILAR and DUANE OWENS | Mar. 20, 2013HS87 - All I've Ever Dreamed Of He created Jay-Z and Kanye West's "In Paris." He produced
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Just roll with it
By NICHOLAS C. TURTON | Mar. 20, 2013Take some advice from UB Improv: when things don't go as planned, just roll with it. UB Improv, a group that engages students and audiences alike in the forms and practices of improvisational comedy, is all about "rolling with it." Improvisational comedy, a script-less form of comedy performance, relies heavily on the performers' sharp wits, comedic antics and resilience in dealing with the unexpected. These skills allow UB Improv performers to construct and embody wild characters such as waffle-eating Canadian tennis referees and reverends who are infatuated with their own vices and sinful natures. But UB Improv hasn't always had its fair share of laughs. Christopher Salmin, a senior business and psychology major and UB Improv president, came to UB during the fall 2009 semester and co-founded a small improv troupe with his friend, Ed Caravajo, who is now a graduate of UB. The group was underground and met unofficially for several months.
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A cloudy Experience
By Brian Josephs | Mar. 19, 2013Album: The 20/20 Experience Artist: Justin Timberlake Label: RCA Release Date: March 19 Grade: B The 20/20 Experience doesn't feel like a comeback album.
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Vibes and hip-hop for Spring Fest
By ELVA AGUILAR | Mar. 19, 2013After a short period of speculation, the Student Association has confirmed two headliners for Spring Fest 2013. Rapper Kendrick Lamar and electro-house musician/DJ Steve Aoki will perform at the annual event on April 14 at Baird Point as part of the Karmaloop presents Campus Verge tour. Aoki was a highly requested act for this year's concert and the coincidence that he would be touring along with Lamar was beneficial, according to Cory Riskin, talent coordinator for SA. The usual Spring Fest talent budget ranges from $150,000-$200,000, according to SA Entertainment Coordinator Marc Rosenblitt, and because Aoki and Lamar are touring together, SA remains well below its talent budget and plans to use the remaining money to book supporting artists. Despite rumors that post-R&B group Bad Rabbits and alternative rock band 5 & A Dime would be joining Lamar and Aoki, the supporting acts for Spring Fest have not been announced. Spring Fest 2012, which featured rappers Rick Ross, Fabolous, New Boyz and Tyga, attracted an audience of approximately 5,000 - almost the maximum capacity for Alumni Arena.
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Girls: The awkward 20-something reality
By DUANE OWENS | Mar. 5, 2013After a season and a half, 18 episodes, mid-20s frustrations and countless awkward sex scenes, it all makes sense. Girls, the HBO television series that recently won a Golden Globe for Best Television series, is a must watch for those of us who are in the "20-something" range of life where reality just isn't as easy as it once was in college and especially back in high school. I began watching the show a few episodes into the first season.
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The Bob Dylan Primer
By Brian Josephs | Mar. 5, 2013Introduction by Max Crinnin, Asst. Arts Editor I can't write about Bob Dylan. I find there are not enough words, and at the same time, too few, as I am limited here to 1,600 characters for your reading pleasure. Bob Dylan is a legendary musician, and you'd struggle to find someone who doesn't agree.
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Buffalo boy brings it home
By MAX CRINNIN | Mar. 5, 2013The last time The Spectrum covered Buffalo Boys, Raymond Guarnieri's real work was just getting started.
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Disgrace in cyberspace
By JAKE KNOTT | Mar. 3, 2013Twenty children were executed at school last December. This shouldn't be news to anyone. The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary will forever sustain as an oppressive low point in American history.
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Road to the Sphinx: the Buffalo breakdown
By FELICIA HUNT | Mar. 3, 2013Eight local bands, sweaty palms, deep breaths and anxiety are at an all-time high. The next 15 minutes will help determine the future and these are regular conditions for competition time. Last Wednesday night, After Dark Entertainment hosted its Road to the Sphinx competition at Xtreme Wheels Skate Park.
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The art of breaking down boundaries
By NICHOLAS C. TURTON | Mar. 3, 2013Past and present, man and woman, straight and gay: these are dichotomies that are all too familiar.
