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What Goes Around Comes Around

With 7.6 seconds left in a game tied at 66, University at Buffalo (3-10,0-4 MAC) guard Turner Battle charged down the floor, and dropped a beauty through the net to give Buffalo a two point lead over Kent State (10-2, 3-1 MAC) with only 2.3 seconds remaining.With an insane crowd of 2,254 at Alumni Arena, fashioning blue Mighty Taco T-shirts, it could only be described as mayhem.Play resumed on a full-court pass down to Kent State's star forward Antonio Gates that was tipped and fell into the waiting hands of Bryan Bedford for a last second, last chance three-pointer that hit nothing but net and silenced the rabid crowd."When I saw that shot go up I had a feeling it was going in," Battle said.

Movie Review: National Security

Is it possible for Martin Lawrence to make a good film? It seems not, since flops like "Blue Streak" and "Black Knight." Lawrence's latest role in "National Security" just adds another notch into a well-worn belt of garbage movies.This isn't the first time director Dennis Dugan has embarrassed himself with an eye-roller.

Anti-Smoking Campaign Funding Misuse

Two years ago, Erie County was awarded $212 million as compensation from tobacco companies as part of a lawsuit settlement, according to the Jan.

The 2004 Presidential Election

The 2004 presidential election may be more than a year away, but there is already much discussion regarding the impending political battle.

Sidelines

Men's BasketballUB men's basketball coaching staff has decided to redshirt freshman Steve McDonnell for the remainder of this season.

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Letter To The Editor

I was able to repress my cringing long enough to spew out a long overdue response to Corey Shoock's column, or, should I say, periodic diatribe.

"O Pocket Change, Where Art Thou?"

"Can I be a good person and spend that much money on overpriced consumer goods? I don't know. But I do know this: I'd be no good without them." - How to Be Good, by Nick HornbyLike the protagonist of Nick Hornby's "How To Be Good," I've recently been faced with aggravation and conscience-poking qualms about how I'm spending my money.

Better Than Stick Figures: 1.17.03

It's All In The Name

Studio Arena Theatre's current production of Tom Dulack's comedy is full of the dull, dumb and droll banter that's supposed to represent the city of Buffalo.All it really represents is a waste of a stage.This was the case when Dulack's last locally produced play, "Breaking Legs," appeared at Studio in the 2000-2001 season.

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Hamister's Plan Doesn't Clear Up Team's Future

Though the fate of the Buffalo Sabres may soon be decided, there are very few things that are certain in the team's future.

Very Necessary

Coming off of a four game losing streak and with the possibility of starting off their conference schedule 0-3, the Buffalo Bulls women's basketball team needed a win in Eastern Michigan in the worst way.In a game with five lead changes and seven ties, the Bulls went in to action with the Eagles and took their first MAC victory in a 71-65 decision.

"Life, or Something Like It"

Vacations are fun, aren't they? For winter break we got a month off from school, and the majority of us spent time relaxing with family and friends.

Letter To The Editor

I was surprised to read your Jan. 15 editorial "Equality is Essential, But the Draft is not." I am a white, upper class citizen attending classes here at UB.

An Experiment in Romance

Now is your chance to determine the content of your student paper. Based on your votes, The Spectrum will send one guy and one girl on a series of three blind dates, culminating on Valentine

A Literary Ode to 'A Love Supreme'

John Coltrane enthusiasts filled UB's Allen Hall on Monday night to listen to writer and music producer Ashley Kahn speak about his most recent book "A Love Supreme: The Story of John Coltrane's Signature Album." Kahn's book explores the history of the legendary jazz musician and tells the story of Coltrane's career before and after the recording of "A Love Supreme."In his opening remarks, WBFO Music Director Bert Gambini said Kahn's book clarified many aspects of Coltrane's music."The work he's done with this book has opened doors of understanding, given us a glimpse of slights we had not seen and allowed us to hear clearly today what may have been a mystery a short time ago," Gambini said.After introducing Kahn, Gambini and the author discussed topics covered within the book.

The Gross Anatomy of a Hometown Jackass

"I got rid of my self-esteem and my morality a long time ago," said Ryan Dunn, one of several young, white males that made a career out of "Jackass," the defunct MTV program that raised the bar for comedic stupidity.

"Manna from Heaven, Movie from Buffalo"

Sometimes it's a lucky break that makes an independent movie hit the big time, but in this case, it is a good old-fashioned work ethic and pride in high-quality cinema.

Linking Curiosity and Social Interaction

The link between curiosity and good grades is obvious; individuals with higher curiosity levels ask more questions and receive more answers, resulting in a greater storage of knowledge.