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The Strangest Dream of All

By NORA HASSON | Sep. 11, 2002

Tonight at 8 p.m. at Nietzche's Nightclub, the Buffalo Song Project will present "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" - a chance for Buffalo folk, rock, and literary artists to come together and peacefully observe last year's tragedy."Strangest Dream" will feature over 25 artists, including playwright Manny Freid, veteran singer/songwriter Michael Meldrum, poet and educator Susan Peter and John Lombardo from 10,000 Maniacs.The pool of talent is diverse; performers from all over the country and the world, including London, California and New York, will participate.

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Community Revisited

By ALISON FARRELL | Sep. 11, 2002

Community, whether large or small, can be defined as a group of people with a common interest. This definition, however, remains small and inadequate to describe our post - Sept.

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Schedule of Events

Sep. 11, 2002

In remembrance of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the tragedies that occurred in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., the following will be taking place at UB today:Campus-wide moments of silence: The six pauses signify the times the twin towers were struck and fell in New York and the times of the crashes in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon:8:47 a.m.9:03 a.m.9:43 a.m.9:59 a.m.10:10 a.m.10:29 a.m.

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UB Alumnus To Present UB with World Trade Center Flag

By ERIN SHULTZ | Sep. 11, 2002

An American flag that flew above Ground Zero at the site of the World Trade Center will be presented to UB during the Annual Newman Convocation and Liturgy of the Holy Spirit, to be held Sunday, Sept.

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9/11 Remembrances:

By Editorial | Sep. 11, 2002

They may break the foundation of our highest buildings, but they'll NEVER break our American spirit.

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UB Leads SUNY-Wide Task Force Against Bio-Terrorism

By PAUL EPPOLITO | Sep. 11, 2002

UB is becoming a major player in the effort to eliminate terrorism, specifically bio-terrorism, by leading the way in the development and discovery of vaccines against biological agents, such as smallpox and anthrax, according to UB Vice President of Research Kenneth M.

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The World as a Classroom

By JULIE MANN | Sep. 9, 2002

There is a classroom where UB students can study that contains no walls and offers no boundaries.Rather, it's wrapped in jade jungles and lies under the azure skies of the Yucat?

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New Options for Students Seeking a 'Liberal' Education

By GEORGE ZORNICK | Sep. 9, 2002

Choosing a major can often be harder than actually completing it. Some students just don't want to narrow their focus - but the Office of Honors and Scholars has presented a solution.The honors office is creating a liberal arts major, intended for students who are not comfortable concentrating in a single area during their undergraduate years.

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The Galleria Mall

By Editorial | Sep. 9, 2002

Starting this past Friday, the Walden Galleria Mall now checks young patrons for identification as it begins to enforce a new policy regarding teenagers: on Friday and Saturdays after 4 p.m., no one under the age of 18 is allowed into the mall unless supervised by a parent or guardian over the age of 21.

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Bulls Report Card

By MICHAEL SCOTT | Sep. 9, 2002

Passing GameWhat an incredible turnaround for UB quarterback Randall Secky. In week one, coaches said Secky made all the right reads, he just did not execute the throws.

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No One Is An Island

By STEFANIE ALAIMO | Sep. 9, 2002

"It takes a village to raise a child," said Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Sorry ma'am - it looks like the village is too busy.

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'HBO 'whacks' competition'

By PAUL EPPOLITO | Sep. 9, 2002

I began a new countdown today. Actually, to be honest, it began at 11 p.m. on May 20, 2001. By the time this issue hits, the premier of the fourth season of "The Sopranos" will be just about 158 hours away - but who's counting?"Sopranos" fans have really waited a long time for a new episode to air.

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Correction

By Editorial | Sep. 9, 2002

Correction:An article in the Sept. 6 issue of The Spectrum, "Taking A 'Chance' To Improve Parking," was incorrectly attributed to Stefanie Alaimo.

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'Get Connected' With CIT

By JOHN GULLO | Sep. 9, 2002

It is impossible to walk down the Academic Spine without spotting a poster telling you to "Get Connected" because "UB Professors Expect IT." Internet technology has become the essential accessory to every computer and is the irreplaceable connection to both work and play.But what happens when a student's electronic link to the university breaks down?The Computing and Information Technologies Help Desk is the university's answer to most computer crises.

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WRUB Ceases Internet Broadcast

By HEATHER GERTIS | Sep. 9, 2002

UB's student-run radio station, WRUB, was recently forced to halt streaming transmission via the Internet due to upcoming royalty fees that will be imposed by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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Letter To The Editor

By MATT RINGELSTETTER | Sep. 9, 2002

My friends and I have been talking about the situation with the general apathy that our student body has for the football team.

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Religion in Education

By Editorial | Sep. 9, 2002

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is requiring incoming freshmen and transfer students to read a book about the Koran for a special two-hour seminar of 30 students per class.

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Scarlet Blood is Drawn As Bulls Extract Revenge

By JIM BYRNE | Sep. 9, 2002

One year ago, the University at Buffalo football team opened the season against a far superior team in Rutgers.

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Men's Soccer

By ADAM BROWN | Sep. 9, 2002

"I'd watch Sabrina the Teenage Witch over this," said a helpless spectator to his wife on a blistering hot Saturday afternoon at Buffalo's RAC field.

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Sidelines

Sep. 9, 2002

VolleyballThe Bulls (2-5) lost both matches this weekend at the Quality Inn/University of Illinois-Chicago Invitational.