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Wrestling Preview

Last season, UB's wrestling team went 6-10 (1-4 MAC), the lowest win total in Head Coach Jim Beichner's seven seasons at Buffalo.

Sidelines

Rebecca AshareAshare, a member of the UB women's volleyball team, has been named to the Verizon Academic All-District I Volleyball First Team for the 2002 season.

Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are a ship without a captain, sailing through the bankruptcy waters like a flaming Viking funeral trireme.

MAC Football

Two assistant coaches for the University of Miami's (Ohio) football team were suspended on Wednesday because of their actions immediately after the game between the RedHawks and the Marshall Thundering Herd on Tuesday in Huntington, W.Va.Jon Wauford, the defensive coordinator, was suspended for allegedly pushing a Herd fan that came onto the field right after the RedHawks' 36-34 loss.

Stop and Live Life in the Now

Something to think about: "There is nothing wrong with striving to improve your life situation. You can improve your life situation, but you cannot improve your life.

Giuliani Delivers Six Keys of Leadership to UB

Former New York City mayor and Time magazine's 2001 "Man of the Year" Rudolph Giuliani took the stage of a fully packed Alumni Arena on Wednesday evening, giving an inspirational speech centering on six ways to be a successful leader.After brief introductions by Student Association President Christian Oliver and UB President William R.

Upcoming Games

UBFootballSat: @ Akron, 1WrestlingSat: @ Oklahoma Gold Classic (@ Brockport State), 9VolleyballFri: @ Bowling Green, 7Cross Country Sat: NCAA RegionalsLocal Pro TeamsBuffalo BillsSun: @ Kansas City, 1 (CBS)Buffalo SabresFri: vs.

Those Infernal Machines

In the year 2048, computers will cause the downfall of the civilized world. We will have become so dependent on them that when they revolt and make martyrs of themselves to teach us a lesson, everything will collapse.

No Time For Breaks

Students who were hoping this winter break would be as long as last year's are in for some disappointment.

MAC Staff Picks

\t\t\t\tMichael ScottRick OwczarzakJim ByrneBuffalo @ Akron (-14 1/2)\t\t\t\tBuffalo\t\tBuffalo\t\t\tBuffaloBall State @ Central Michigan (-3))\t\t\t\tCMU\t\tBall State\t\tCMUNorthern Illinois (-23 1/2) @ Eastern Michigan\t\t\t\tEMU\t\tNIU\t\t\tNIUKent State @ Central Florida (-21 1/2))\t\t\t\tUCF\t\tUCF\t\t\tKent StateToledo (-6) @ Western Michigan)\t\t\t\tToledo\t\tToledo\t\t\tWestern Michigan2002 Record\t\t\t18-2320-21\t\t\t20-21The staff will make picks with the spread for all MAC contests no non-conference games.

Football Preview

At this point in the season it is hard for student athletes to concentrate on football when they have mid-terms and papers due, especially if they are on a losing team.

Early Decision Process

The freshman class of 2004 at Yale and Stanford universities will not have the option of applying to the schools through early decision, a policy both schools have announced will be discontinued.

Book Review

When dinner and a movie sounds dull, those seeking more adventurous dates may look for a comprehensive guide to various out-of-the-norm activities, as well as tips for improved traditional dates.The authors of "Guide to Great Dates," Paul Joannides and Toni Johnson, have created a fairly comprehensive answer to the eternal question asked by friends, lovers and colleagues across the globe: "What do you want to do?"Although this book clearly has a fairly low production value and has more than a few glaring grammatical errors, it is a fun and interesting reference for those looking for a fun night out.Many of the suggestions for dates listed are obvious, but the guide luckily proves its relevance by including information on how much a date will cost and what is needed before the date, as well as a compilation of Internet resources that will assist daters in helping the date run smoothly.The book highlights less traditional prospective dates, such as sitting in on a murder trial, brewing your own beer, going to a corn maze, and building a sandcastle.These dates suggested in the "Guide to Great Dates" are innovative and fun, but many others are traditional, obvious dates with additional background information."Guide to Great Dates" also includes pros and cons to traditional options for dates, such as "Doing a Dinner Date at Home":"It is seriously a bad idea to invite someone to your home for dinner if it's your first date.

Giuliani Set to Speak Tonight at Alumni Arena

Nearly 8,000 people are expected to pack the stands of Alumni Arena for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's sold-out speech tonight.The speech, which is the second this year in the Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series, is set to start at 8 p.m.

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Upcoming Games & Scoreboard

Upcoming GamesUBNo GamesLocal Pro TeamsNo GamesScoreboardUBVolleyballAkron 3, UB 2Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresBoston 4, Buffalo 3

Crew

The University at Buffalo women's crew team may perhaps be the most successful Division I program offered at this college.

"In New Harry Potter Movie, Chamber Reveals More than Just Secrets"

Last year's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was overwhelmingly popular with both child and adult audiences, which more or less explains why it made the most money.

Island of Confusion

The Irish Classical Theatre Company is typically known for its high-quality productions. Although "The Island," by Athol Fugard, is not the most inspirational or captivating script to grace the stage at the Andrews Theatre, the quality of each individual component of the performance is singular in its meticulous devotion to recreating the atmosphere of a South African prison during apartheid.Directed by Jerry Pooe, "The Island" opens with two prisoners hard at work.

Men's Club Hockey

Love that "Old Time Hockey."The UB Ice Bulls took it to the Mercyhurst Lakers in a 6-2 upset victory on Friday in a men's club ice hockey game at the Amherst Pepsi Center.