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Men's SoccerBuffalo (4-5-1, 1-1) traveled to defeat Marshall (4-6-0, 1-1) 2-1 Sunday afternoon. Geoff Thompson snapped his own five-game scoring drought to open the game up with his fourth goal of the season, giving the Bulls a 1-0 lead.

Letter To The Editor

I just recently finished reading "How Does Your Restaurant Behavior Measure Up?" by your staff writer, Erika Wiborg.

The Trials and Tribulations of Becoming a Politician

Many children, at some point in their youth, decide that being president sounds like the ideal job.

Tonight on the Discovery Channel: The Mating Rituals of the Buffalo Man

He circles his prey, sizing her up from every angle. Assessing her plumage and grooming abilities, he has narrowed his focus, and it appears he has found her - his potential mate.

"Air Pollution May Contribute to Diabetes, Survey Says"

While it has been long known that air pollution has several damaging effects on the population and the environment, including the depletion of the ozone layer, respiratory problems, and a shorter lifespan, a recent survey shows that toxins in the air may also cause some cases of diabetes.In the August issue of the Diabetes Care Journal, Alan Lockwood, M.D., a UB professor of neurology and nuclear medicine, released information from his study of the levels of Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) being examined in correlation with the number of diabetics in areas that are heavily polluted.Lockwood released the information in a letter to the "Letters: Observations" column of the Diabetes Care Journal, a method which researchers often use as a way to introduce ideas that they think should be considered for more in-depth research.Approximately 18,000 people in each state were called and given a survey that asked whether they have diabetes.According to Lockwood, the survey questions were not specific enough to determine whether the person taking the survey had Type-1 (Insulin-Dependent) Diabetes or Type-2 (Non-Insulin Dependent) Diabetes."It's not clear by the way the survey was done," said Lockwood.

A Variety of Ways to Back Up Work

As midterm season approaches and the lists of assignments grow, tired eyes reveal long nights of homework and waiting for the library printers to spew out assignments sent to print hours earlier.The more work students put into their papers, the more exasperated they are when computers crash and 12-page world civilization papers disappear.

Economic Revival

Buffalo, New York's second largest city, used to be a thriving metropolis. After decades of economic decline, it has slumped into a trend of unemployment and population decreases.

How Does Your Restaurant Behavior Measure Up?

As a server at a popular restaurant on Niagara Falls Boulevard, I have begun to understand a lot about society in general.

Baby Steps

As the UB Volleyball team looks to break their 45-match MAC losing streak, two difficult opponents make their way to Buffalo's Alumni Arena.

Letter To The Editor

I have just finished reading (Mike Scott's) article, "5 Steps to Selling UB Football," and I could not have said it better myself.

Letter To The Editor

I really liked Mike (Scott)'s article in (Wednesday)'s Spectrum about improving selling football.

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Omari JordanThe Buffalo Bills announced Wednesday that former UB standout Omari Jordan has been signed to the team's practice squad.

Editorial Cartoon

"High School Texts Offer Limited View, Study Shows"

A recent study by Catherine Cornbleth, professor of learning and instruction in UB's Graduate School of Education, found that high school history textbooks are in need of revision, as high school students are questioning the validity of the history taught to them through the texts.The study, conducted before Sept.

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UBVolleyballWed: Kent State 3, UB 1W. SoccerWed: Niagara 2, UB 0Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresPreseasonThurs: Buffalo, DetroitUpcoming GamesUBFootballSat: vs.

I'd Like You to Meet a Good Friend of Mine

"Oh you can't miss him Mrs. Chumley, he's a pooka."-Elwood P. DowdBack when I was 10 years old, my mom made me watch this black and white movie one day, and of course, at 10, anything in black and white is terrible.

Natural Born Runner

Some members of society are blessed with a certain gift: the ability to excel at something, seemingly without any effort.

UB Professor Creates Alternative News Source

After years of writing for newspapers that he felt stifled his creativity and freedom of expression, UB Distinguished Professor of English Bruce Jackson found his outlet by creating the Buffalo Report, an free online publication rapidly gaining notice for its cutting political commentaries.Jackson started the Buffalo Report, available at http://www.buffaloreport.com, in May of 2002.

The Beginning and End of a Three-Course Meal

Movie Review: Red DragonRelease Date: Oct. 4, 20025 stars out of 5Dr. Frederick Chilton curiously asks FBI Agent Will Graham how he managed to capture Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter.

State Facilities To Adopt Renewable Power Sources

Walking from the Commons to Clemens Hall can be a harrowing experience when the wind picks up. UB has made moves, however, to harness the wind, a phenomenon previously lamented by students and faculty alike as an inconvenience.