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More than 30 art students participated in a performance art piece Monday afternoon in protest of strict Center for the Arts regulations, specifically the lack of student display space in the building.The piece, created and led by Albert Chao, a sophomore sculpture major, began as a class project in Professor Andrew Johnson's Basic Painting course, but included several other students from the CFA community.Chao said he was shocked by the fact that students could not use certain areas of the CFA to display or work on their art, which in turn stifles student artists' creativity."We need the opportunity to take things to another level," Chao said.

"NHL, Sabres Close to Finalizing Buyer"

The Sports Network of Canada reported Tuesday that a tentative deal regarding the purchase of the Buffalo Sabres is "imminent." The organization, which cited undisclosed sources, said that the deal could occur within 24 hours.NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was in Buffalo last week and announced that the process was closer to its conclusion than to its beginning.

"Scholarships Offer Students the Opportunity to Study Art, Life"

The culmination of nearly a year's worth of work for four art students came together last week in a presentation from winners of two prestigious scholarships at the Center for the Arts on Thursday, Nov.

Reader Survey Results

Reader Survey ResultsTopic: The Foreign Language Requirement at UBQuestion: Who do you agree with on the issue of the language requirement?Jamie Lynn Perna, Against: 50 votesSara Paulson, For: 40 votesWhile 90 is by no means an amazing turnout for a survey, what

Early Decision Policy Comes Under Fire

While some students spend their entire senior year of high school agonizing over the decision of which college to attend, others make their choice early - via early decision - and relax while other students panic.The early decision policy, in place at numerous colleges and universities across the nation, has often been a topic of debate among students and counselors alike.

Letter To The Editor

(Editor's note: This letter is in response to Erin Shultz's column "I Would Rather Walk Than Be on the Road with You" on Nov.

Around the MAC

Bowling Green State University lost its number 25 spot in the coaches' rankings after a 29-17 loss to Northern Illinois University last week, and has fallen even further out of the rankings as they fell to the University of South Florida Bulls (8-2) 29-7 this past Saturday.

The Leto Brothers' Spaced Out Band

The death of Lajon Witherspoon's brother on Nov. 9 had "a huge mental impact on both of our bands," said Shannon Leto, drummer of 30 Seconds to Mars.

The Sky Is Falling

Monday night and Tuesday morning saw the Leonid meteor shower grace the skies primarily over the eastern part of North America, dazzling thousands while instilling the wonder of the cosmos into the hearts of many, proving once again that our universe is vast and chaotic, capable of massive destruction at the same time as profound beauty.

Cost of Living

After my first two years of living in an on campus dorm, I decided it was time to strike out on my own and move into an apartment off campus.

Editorial Cartoon

Another Unbearable Weekend Begins

* and a half out of 5 starsWhen one of a film's main characters decides not to participate in a sequel, it is a definite sign the series should not be continued.

Buffalo Police Department

Talk of merging the Buffalo Police Department with the Erie County Sheriff's Department has gained steam recently, to the point where Erie County Executive, Joel A.

Not Just Another Girls' Club

As Ana Gasteyer made her way Saturday night onto the Center for the Arts' Mainstage Theatre, her gracious voice definitely displayed humility.

On the Air and at UB

Terry Gross, UB graduate and host of National Public Radio's "Fresh Air," came to UB Friday night and lectured on the art of the interview in UB's Center for the Arts.

Sidelines

Men's BasketballBrian Andre and Andrew Atman have both signed National Letters of Intent to attend UB and play for the basketball team, according to Head Coach Reggie Witherspoon.Andre is a 6'9", 270-pound forward from Bingham, Maine (Valley High School). His team compiled a 105-1 record during his four seasons there, and Andre averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game his senior year.

I Would Rather Walk Than Be on the Road with You

I challenge anyone to find a city in America with worse drivers than Buffalo. If, perchance, I was kidnapped and blindfolded, I think that I would be able to identify my surroundings as Western New York, simply because of the poor drivers inhabiting this area.

Foreign Language Requirement

The foreign language requirement at UB is an unnecessary burden to those subjected to it. Instead of forcing students to suffer through up to four semesters of a foreign language, the university should foster the ability to take classes of interest and relevance outside of a student's major.Currently, I am farther from fluent than I am from failing Italian, but I am trying to stifle my apathy for the subject until the end of the semester.

Wrestling

The UB Bulls wrestling team placed seventh overall and had three wrestlers place in third at the Oklahoma Gold Tourney in Brockport, N.Y.

Debates Over Legalization of Pharmacy Vaccinations

While students graduating next semester from UB's School of Pharmacy will be trained to administer flu immunizations to the general public, they will not have the chance.