Contrary to earlier news from the University Residence Halls and Apartments, undergraduates currently residing in Creekside Village will be allowed to remain in their apartments for one more year.Last year, UB admitted the students into the complex, which is billed as graduate-only housing, to ensure the complex would reach full capacity.
In a compelling demonstration of pure democracy, millions of protestors across the world braved cold weather on Saturday afternoon and rallied in opposition to the use of military force in Iraq.Over two million came out in Rome, approximately one million in London, Barcelona, Paris and Madrid, and upwards of 500,000 in the streets of New York City.
Last week, the University Police released a statement informing the UB community of a nationwide scam in which college students are called and duped into divulging their credit card numbers under the guise of a prize trip for four to the Bahamas.John Grela, director of public safety, said he was made aware of the national scam when the parents of a UB student informed the Office of Student Affairs that their daughter received a telephone call from somebody promising her a $780 Spring Break trip to the Bahamas.Grela said the girl gave the caller her credit card number and was charged $780, without winning the trip the caller claimed was sponsored by "Ramada Plaza Resorts."While Grela said no one else at UB has reported falling victim to the scam, Jacob Becker, a sophomore political science major, said he received a similar call but neglected to report it to the University Police."(The caller) said something about me winning some sort of contest," Becker said.
Up until age 12, faith was a no-brainer. My parents, with the help of my godmother, raised me to be a devout Catholic, and I never really questioned much about religion.
"I'm from Toronto.""Oh, that's too bad."UB students hear this sort of exchange frequently, since Buffalo is situated close to Canada.
You've probably heard that our Homeland Security department recently raised the terrorism threat level to orange (high condition). This week, FBI Director Bob Mueller was quoted as saying that "small-scale attacks" against very public facilities such as "banks, shopping malls, supermarkets, apartment buildings, schools and universities, and places of recreation and entertainment would be easier to execute and would have a lower risk of detection." Not surprisingly, universities and colleges around the nation have heightened their own awareness about these issues.
The Black Student Union hosted its annual "Black Explosion" fashion show at the Buffalo Convention Center on Feb.
Alisa Tavarez clutched her mother's hand as she walked through the thousands of people crammed in the streets of Manhattan.
The 802 fans in attendance at Alumni Arena on Sunday for the UB women's basketball game got to see the Bulls do something they had not previously done all season: steal a win while trailing with five minutes left to go in the game.
Just when you think every reality series is a repeat of the last ridiculous gimmick, TV executives pull out something new.
This week's participants are Managing Editor Michael Scott and Sports Editor Rick Owczarzak.Question: UB men's basketball point guard Turner Battle is out for the season with a fractured and dislocated finger.
Women's SwimmingThe women's swim team lost in a thriller on Saturday to Cornell 156-135. The result of the meet was in question until the final race, in which Cornell was able to stride ahead.UB's Jennefer Brankovsky was able to tally three of the Bulls' seven victories in the 16-event match.
The responses to The Spectrum's informal poll on whether "affirmative action is a fair policy" show how nearly four decades of political correctness have indoctrinated many into accepting that certain groups are entitled to special treatment.
The mood of the second date in The Spectrum's Experiment in Romance series was very subdued in comparison to the first date, on which the daters, Carmen and Steve, went to Game Zone and Bubble Tea Caf?
"The kids talked earlier this week," Buffalo Bulls head coach Cheryl Dozier said. "When they have a teammate that's hot, go to the well until it's dry."And that is exactly what UB did with Jessica Kochendorfer.The UB women's basketball team (12-9, 4-6 MAC) defeated the Bowling Green Falcons (10-11, 3-7 MAC) 72-60 on Wednesday night at Alumni Arena in front of a crowd of 707 fans.UB's offense was spread around but main contributions were made by freshman Jessica Kochendorfer.
UBW. BasketballWed:Buffalo72Bowling Green60Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresThu:Buffalo2Detroit4
For the UB men's basketball team, Wednesday's practice was a little different than all the others they've had since early December.
In Wednesday's issue, I published an article, "Service With a Smile." The article, which profiled Danyelle "Big Mama" Pitts, contained a paragraph in which Pitts' physical build was compared to that of "a modern-day Aunt Jemima," which many have construed as a comment denoting her race.
The Student Association, on behalf of its constituents, is about to retaliate against raised tuition.The SA recently unveiled plans to hold a rally outside the Student Union on Feb.
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