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A Taste of summer

If you step outside, squint your eyes and hold up a magnifying glass, you might notice the first few glimpses of green that seem to be appearing on the bare, lonely branches.


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Not your average rocker

Meet Chris Funke. He's not your typical musician. He's a senior music performance major that has worked diligently to successfully mold himself into one of UB's top guitarists.Unlike the typical Led Zeppelin way of rocking out, Funke's main focus is in classical guitar.Growing up in Amherst, Funke grew up with the suburban equivalent of the Jackson Five.


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When I grow up

Hi. My name is Alyssa Kramer. I am a 22-year-old college student that is about to graduate and I still have no idea what to do with my life.


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Can I take your order?

What's that? There are too many ice cubes in your water? I'm so sorry to inconvenience you. Oh, you wanted Sweet and Low and we only have Equal?


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Living on campus

The long-term decision of finding a place to call home is made easy for students who decide to live on campus in the dorms or campus apartments.Lauren Rodriguez never considered anything else."You don't have to put on your one-piece snowsuit just to get to class," said Rodriguez, a junior psychology major.


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Fele footwear

A big red van is sitting outside of a school looking for children to snatch up. Once the innocent and na??ve child takes a curious step into it to see the creep's candy selection or hurt puppy.


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UB's power couples: Bruce Jackson and Diane Christian

There's nothing special about a sandwich machine: they're convenient, inexpensive and provide a quick lunch.But for professors Diane Christian and Bruce Jackson, a particular sandwich machine back in 1970 that used to be located in UB's English department proved to be much more than a simple lunch."I was new to the department and very nervous about coming to UB.


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Life Focus: Around Buffalo

They're a cross between reggae and rock. They're a little bit of Beethoven but more of Queen. They're four talented and intriguing guys that have entered the local music scene: the Czech Mates.Every Friday evening, the four musicians set up camp in a cramped upstairs loft for their weekly practice.


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