Classroom Meets Courtroom
By KEVIN PURDY | Oct. 19, 2001UB's law school today will call to order the nation's only fully functional state court housed on a university campus.For the first time since President William R.
UB's law school today will call to order the nation's only fully functional state court housed on a university campus.For the first time since President William R.
The Bulls relied heavily on sophomore forward Patrick Beckley, freshman Justin Higgins and goaltender Brian Wozniak to post their fifth win of the season as they defeated the Binghamton University Bearcats 2-0 in non-conference play Tuesday night.The Bulls record now stands at 5-5-1, while Binghamton's fell to an abysmal 0-11 with less than five games to go in the regular season."We just attacked, attacked, attacked," said Head Coach John Astudillo.The Bulls first score came on a Mike Peplinski cross to sophomore forward Patrick Beckley, who put the Bulls ahead at the 33-minute mark with his third goal of the season.Freshmen Justin Higgins netted the Bulls' second score - and his first collegiate goal - at the 65-minute mark on another Peplinski pass.UB dominated the Bearcats offensively, out-shooting them 15-7.
Cowardly is a word that has been repeatedly used to describe the terrorists that presently threaten American security.Please don't misunderstand me - I do not support the actions of the terrorists - but I don't understand how anyone could perceive men born in an impoverished desert where women and children die of starvation and dehydration as cowardly.
So the San Diego Chargers have lost two in a row the past two weeks against perennial losers Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots.
Comedic duo Penn & Teller took ownership of the Center for the Arts stage Wednesday night, offering UB a chance to experience first-hand some of their most quirky and daring antics.Juggling, magic, story telling and a bit of gross humor all came together for two hours of unforgettably insane showmanship, leaving absolutely no question as to why these two wacky guys have earned such an amazing amount of success.Twenty-six year veterans of the stage, Penn & Teller know what the audience loves and deliver it in a signature style.
Friday, Oct. 19 - Thursday, Oct. 25UBFootballSat. 10/20 at Kent State, 2 p.m.Men's SoccerSun. 10/21 at Bucknell, 1 p.m.Women's SoccerFri.
The Philippines is an island nation with nearly 70 million people speaking over 70 dialects. At UB, the Filipino American Student Association has drawn a membership of almost 100 students, 10 of whom were born in the Philippines.The CultureThe Filipino culture is based strongly on familial ties and tradition.
In a lecture and reading delivered Thursday at the Center for the Arts Screening Room, author Andrew X.
Here's the latest news about the decline of educational quality in Buffalo's public schools. Currently, administrators are hiring uncertified teachers in lieu of licensed instructors.
With the mention of the word "quarterback," football fans immediately conjure up images of a slender man shielded from human missiles by a pocket of offensive linemen while he hurls a deep pass to his wide-receiver.The image might also include actions like scrambling and dodging, but rushing doesn't usually come into play.Kent State (2-4, 1-2 MAC) has a different perception of a "quarterback," which the UB Bulls will learn when they face Joshua Cribbs and the Golden Flashes tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Although UB philosophy professor Carolyn Korsmeyer regularly attempts to bring to life the works of long-dead authors, her efforts have never been quite so rewarding.Korsmeyer beat out more than 700 entrants - and won a $5,000 prize - in the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library's contest to complete "A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage," a short story written 125 years ago by former Buffalo resident Mark Twain.Twain initially proposed the contest 125 years ago when he moved to Buffalo, where he was an editor of The Buffalo Express newspaper.
Coming off a big win over rival Canisius College last Wednesday, the University at Buffalo women's tennis team was riding on a wave of confidence into the weekend, where they faced opponents Marist and Duquesne.
Game 1UB traveled to Huntington, W.V. Friday to try to add another first place chapter to its MAC standing story.Marshall's resilient defensive attack gave the tale a different turn, however.The Thundering Herd was lightning quick against the Bulls, outshooting them 37-7 to tally a 1-0 overtime win.UB's lone goal hope came from Erin McGarry, who scored with 36 seconds left in the game.
"All I know is what I see in the papers."- Will RogersPeople - students, administrators, presidential cabinet secretaries, rodeo clowns - constantly stop me on the street to ask questions.
A letter disguised as Jennifer Lopez fan mail is sent to American Media, a Florida-based tabloid publisher.
Last weekend, the University at Buffalo women's volleyball team faced two tough MAC opponents, failing to salvage a win in either contest and dropping their record to 4-13 for the season and 0-8 in conference play.Friday, the team was home in Alumni Arena hosting defending against MAC Tournament Champions the Western Michigan Broncos.
UB student Eric Vinson and his companion, Terrial Streppa, are presumed dead after disappearing from a Lockport bar last Wednesday.Michelle McCartney, a friend of Streppa's family, said the two were last seen at the Ski Lodge bar around midnight.
Although Garrett Dutton comes across as a highly soulful man, he and his band, G. Love & Special Sauce, aren't trying to convert anybody not feeling their groove - at least not true Buffalonians."Chicken wings?
Not wanting to draw attention to itself, an American school in Seville, Spain, took down all signs around campus bearing its name in response to the Sept.