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When War and Recession Fornicate

By STEFANIE ALAIMO | Feb. 3, 2003

Throughout the ages, babies have symbolized the beginning of a new age, a fresh start and bright hope for the future, and innocence unblemished by tragedy, disillusionment and meddling by society.That was certainly the case in the baby boom following World War II, when America was coming out of the Great Depression and beat the bad guys in Europe and Japan.But this is the new millennium.

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Apartment Rates on the Rise

By Editorial | Feb. 3, 2003

For the third year in a row, the Residence Halls and Apartments will raise rents in all of the on-campus apartment complexes.

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Sidelines

Feb. 3, 2003

WrestlingUB won their final six matches of the evening and rallied to beat Mercyhurst 31-12 Sunday afternoon at Alumni Arena.

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Study Shows Obesity May Shorten Life

By BRIAN AMELL | Feb. 3, 2003

While many students look at the "freshman 15" as merely a hindrance to their attractiveness, a recent study has shown that being 20 pounds or more overweight can shave as much as 20 years off one's life expectancy.The study, published earlier this month by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, found that obese 20-year-olds can live up to 20 years fewer than those at a healthy weight as young adults.

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Movie Review: The Recruit

By HASSAN BABAJANE | Feb. 3, 2003

When the words "national security" and "military intelligence" are two of the most repeated phrases in the news, it's not surprising that Hollywood decided to exploit American interest in the government's intelligence agencies."The Recruit" focuses on the mother of all spy outfits, the CIA.

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Reducing High School Dropout Rates

By Editorial | Feb. 3, 2003

School District Superintendent Carlos Lopez, of York, Pa., intends to issue "undiplomas" to potential high school dropouts.

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Distinguished Speakers Series Finishes Off 16th Year

By RENA DUBS | Feb. 3, 2003

This semester, the Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series concludes with visits to UB from astronaut Mae Jemison, writer Amy Tan and former New Jersey senator Bill Bradley.

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"Debbie Does Dallas"" Captivates SU Audience"

By JOE GRAMLICH | Feb. 3, 2003

University Unions and Activities Board's bi-annual Sex Week climaxed Friday night with the 1978 porn classic "Debbie Does Dallas," providing students a chance to laugh and learn some tricks from Debbie's gang of pom-pom nymphomaniacs."There's people running on the stage," groans a UUAB staff member a few minutes before midnight, amused but irritated.

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Bulls Own the Paint in Lopsided Win Over Ohio

By MICHAEL GOLD | Feb. 3, 2003

The UB woman's basketball team (11-7, 3-4 MAC) took the lead and never looked back to triumph over the Ohio Bobcats (5-14, 1-7 MAC) on Saturday night at Alumni Arena, 72-59, before 890 fans.UB was led by freshman guard Hollie Cook who had 11 assists, nine in the first half alone.

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Letter To The Editor

By CHRISTINA CLARKE | Feb. 3, 2003

Twenty years ago, Congress passed the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday celebrating the life and legacy of the late civil rights activist.

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Point/Counter-point

By MIKE SCOTT AND RICK OWCZARZAK | Feb. 3, 2003

This is the second installment of the point/counter-point series, which will run on page five of the print edition every other week, rotating with "Byrned to a Crisp." This week we have a couple of questions to address that came from, or were inspired by, letters from students.

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When the 'Call' is Worth Answering

By TRACY CALABRESE | Feb. 3, 2003

"Be still, God understands."Directed by Lorna C. Hill, "Somebody Called" relies heavily on African-American culture.

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Students React to Increase in Apartment Rates

By ROBERT SZUSTAK | Feb. 3, 2003

With last Monday's announcement that the rents of on-campus apartments will again be increased, many residents and potential applicants are considering other housing options for the coming year.Although the increase was a hot topic around campus immediately following the list-serv announcement, many students voiced their opinion after Shereene McDermott, a junior health and human services major, responded to the e-mail and sent a heated response to the entire listserv.

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Architecture Grad's Gallery Loft Design Takes First Place

By MICHELLE KLINE | Feb. 3, 2003

A recent UB graduate won the American Institute of Architecture Students Design Review 2002 competition for his thesis work, which incorporated traditional architectural design and hands-on construction.

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Scoreboard

Feb. 3, 2003

UBM. BasketballSat:Miami57Buffalo55W. BasketballSat:Buffalo72Ohio59WrestlingSun:Buffalo31Mercyhurst12W.

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Remaining Aboard the SUNY Flagship

By JACKIE BLACK | Feb. 3, 2003

At last week's Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting, the Grading Committee proposed an Academic Standards Policy that changes the criteria for which a student may be placed on academic probation at UB.According to the policy drawn up by the Grading Committee, which will be reviewed by the Faculty Senate this Tuesday, timely academic progress is defined as a full-time student's completion of a minimum of 24 credits per year.

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Letter To The Editor

By MATTHEW BAKER | Jan. 31, 2003

I am outraged, but not surprised, by the fact that the Student Association executive board has voted to have their tuition bills paid by the students of UB.

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Letter To The Editor

By TODD REZSNYAK | Jan. 31, 2003

I was outraged after reading the article about the Student Association executive board receiving the SA Senate's blessing to raise their own stipends to pay for their tuition, (Jan.

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Letter To The Editor

By AMANDA LARIMER | Jan. 31, 2003

I'm writing in response to Wednesday's article on the raising of rent in the university apartments.

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The Path to Self Improvement

By LIAM BURKE | Jan. 31, 2003

I have found that when the average American hears the words martial artist, more often than not, an image of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" comes to mind.