Halloween - one of the only days of the year that full-grown adults can justify getting dressed up in a crazy outfit and going out for a night of fun and uninhibited candy eating.Many students have probably made the transition from cute costumes and trick-or-treating to house parties and hard apple cider.
Trick or treat, smell my feet. . .This traditional children's holiday rhyme stems from Trick 'O' Treating, which has its origins in the British celebration of All Saint's Day.
Since I was a young teenager, I knew there were certain things I wanted to do when I grew up: travel the world, own a horse, adopt some children (in addition to having my own), and donate my organs - when I no longer needed them - if possible.While I've only accomplished a very minute part of the above list (through some traveling), I still plan on being able to, one day, check off each of those items as complete, despite the beliefs of others.Although they supported me in my other future endeavors, when I told my parents I wanted to donate organs that would serve only as worm food otherwise, they thought I was less than sane.My father advised me against signing the back of my driver's license for fear of receiving inadequate care in the case of a car accident or some other devastating incident that landed me in the hospital, and my mother thought I was plain crazy for wanting to be cut open and apart.But I could not understand their reasoning, no matter how hard they tried to drill their opinions into my stubborn head.According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, 63 people receive an organ transplant each day, while 16 people on the organ waiting list die because of the scarcity of donations.While I understand people's reluctance to donate vital organs, I do not understand their inability to see past their selfishness to share their life with others, especially when they are sharing things they can no longer use.Organs like hearts, kidneys, pancreases, lungs, livers and intestines can all be given to someone they can better serve, simply by signing the back of your license or carrying a donor card.
In the School of Engineering, many learn early on about the "weeding out" process - those who get through their difficult programs are successful, while those who do poorly are forced to go elsewhere.At the Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting last Wednesday, Michael Ryan, associate dean for undergraduate education of chemical engineering, and William Wild, director of special programs for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, discussed the School of Engineering's "Student Excellence Initiative," aimed at recruiting higher caliber students and improving retention rates in engineering programs while maintaining their "rigor." According to Wild, first-year student retention has increased between three and five percent since this initiative was implemented four years ago.Wild said most students have the idea that "students are brought in, thrown up against a wall, and whoever doesn't fall out after four years - they're an engineer."To illustrate the engineering experience, Wild displayed a picture on an overhead projector of a mountain climber attempting to scale a dangerous, snowy mountain peak."What makes it even worse is that the idea that the weed-out is malicious, that (the engineering program is) jerking on your rope, loading your pack with rocks and making bets down at the bottom to see what happens," Wild said.
Dr. Diana S. Aga's studies have taken her across three continents and countless countries. But for now, Aga's journey has brought her to UB's chemistry department, where she is continuing her long and distinguished career.Aga's journey began in the Philippines, where she grew up as a child and where her love of science took hold."I always wanted to be an inventor," said Aga.
On a day when the Buffalo Bulls (1-8, 0-5 MAC) defense played brilliantly in allowing Kent State's (3-5, 1-4) offense only three points, UB still found a way to lose the game.The Golden Flashes defeated Buffalo 16-12 on Saturday in a game where both teams came in off of crippling losses (Kent and UB were shut out by scores of 50-0 and 49-0 respectively), but if you take a look at the stats you never would have guessed.Kent State had 126 yards of penalties, three points on offense, and a 44-yard day on 4-12 passing with two interceptions from quarterback Darryl Polk, who was starting in place of the injured Josh Cribbs.
When I graduated high school, I was 110 pounds of lean muscle and curves. Gone was that stubborn baby fat, and for the first time in my life, I had a flat stomach.
UBFootballSat: Kent State 16, UB 12W. SoccerFri: UB 3, Kent State 0Sun: UB 3, Ohio 0M. SoccerFri: Akron 3, UB 0W.
Two years ago, Hillary Clinton was elected by New York State residents to represent their interests on the national scene in the United States Senate.
In his latest novel, Chuck Palahniuk combines the unusual writing style and plot intricacies found in his previous novels.
Maybe it is because in a recent radio interview, Our Lady Peace vocalist Raine Maida remarked that their loyal fan base would understand that the band had to make money on their new record, "Gravity." Or maybe it is because this new album is an exercise in mundane rock futility.
Buffalo's second annual Take Back the Night, a rally against rape and sexual assault, took place on Thursday at the Delaware Park Casino, featuring a march, poetry readings, survivors' stories and a candlelight vigil."Six colleges and eleven organizations are here to unite to take a stand and to Take Back the Night," said Dennis Black, vice president of student affairs, who was at the rally to represent the university.
Rushing OffenseOnly 72 yards on 24 carries (three yards per carry) for Buffalo's freshmen running back tandem, Aaron Leeper and Dave Dawson.
During the past year, UB students have seen a number of student organizations stumble in their responsibilities; this week, the Student Wide Judiciary took its turn by embarrassing itself in front of university as well as the New York State Supreme Court.Friday, the State Supreme Court handed down a memorandum decision saying SWJ had acted inappropriately and violated a student's right to fair due process in a case that began in fall of 2000.
The growing popularity of organically grown foods has led to recent legislation from the United States government, mandating research on the effects and possible benefits of eating organic.
UBM. SoccerTues: @ Canisius, 7:30Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresTues: @ Vancouver, 10
A nondescript door is the only indication that Soundlab exists, cradled between Studio Arena and Shea's Performing Arts Center.
I have been an independent woman almost since the moment I left my mother's womb, and I can't believe that there are young women out there that won't stand up for themselves and make a difference.
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