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"Today In UB History: March 28th, 2003 "

By MICHELLE KLINE | Mar. 28, 2011

While most people within the university community will be watching the war with Iraq unfold on television, a number of UB students recently learned they would witness the events of war from the front lines. According to Joanne Plunkett, associate vice provost and director of the Student Response Center, 32 UB student reservists have been called into active duty in Iraq. "That's what I signed up for," said Jason Toy, a junior business major and senior airman.

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Far-Left Presidential Hopeful Blasts Bush

By MICHELLE KLINE | Apr. 25, 2003

Presidential candidate and economist Lyndon LaRouche broadcasted his controversial views live over the Internet Thursday afternoon to college students across the country.LaRouche, a Democrat who plans on running in his sixth presidential election in 2004, expressed his far-left political views and addressed policy on topics such as the war in Iraq, the economy, terrorism, college funding and the Middle-Eastern crisis.LaRouche made his disdain for the Bush administration crystal clear from the onset."The top of the presidency right now doesn't function," LaRouche said.

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Islamic Scholar Lectures at UB

By MICHELLE KLINE | Apr. 11, 2003

The Muslim Student Association invited a prominent Islamic scholar to UB Tuesday to explore the faith of Islam - an event Muslim SA members hoped would educate students on their religion.Ibrahim Memon, a Quran scholar and principal of Darul-Uloom Al-Madania Inc., an Institution of Higher Islamic Education, lectured to a crowd of 30 students.Muslim SA members said the lecture series is important because misconceptions about the faith of Islam are currently widespread.

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Pagan SA Psychic Fair Forecasts Students' Future

By MICHELLE KLINE | Apr. 7, 2003

The Pagan Student Association hosted several psychics in the Student Union Saturday for the first-ever Psychic Fair, which offered students a chance to see into the future while giving the Pagan SA a chance to establish themselves as a legitimate club.Pagan SA members said the event was aimed at dispelling myths about Pagan practices, as well as giving students a chance to partake in various types of psychic and traditional readings.

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UB Students Called to Serve in Iraq

By MICHELLE KLINE | Mar. 28, 2003

While most people within the university community will be watching the war with Iraq unfold on television, a number of UB students recently learned they would witness the events of war from the front lines.According to Joanne Plunkett, associate vice provost and director of the Student Response Center, 32 UB student reservists have been called into active duty in Iraq."That's what I signed up for," said Jason Toy, a junior business major and senior airman.

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War: What is it Good For?

By MICHELLE KLINE | Mar. 28, 2003

While our military men and women are putting their all into the confrontation in Iraq, many of us at home are asking: What is this war good for?The answer?

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UB Idol Kicks Off

By MICHELLE KLINE | Mar. 5, 2003

Nearly 25 UB students belted, screeched, squealed, bellowed and just plain sang their hearts out in a talent competition dubbed "UB Idol" Monday night in the Wilkeson Coffee House.

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Fighting for Cultural Awareness

By MICHELLE KLINE | Feb. 19, 2003

Men and women breaking boards and slamming bodies were applauded at a martial arts demonstration hosted by the Pi Delta Psi fraternity brothers on Monday night in the Alumni Arena wrestling room.Representatives from four UB martial arts clubs, each devoted to a separate discipline, were on hand to demonstrate their styles to approximately 60 students in attendance.Brian Chang, a senior communication major and Pi Delta Psi brother, said the event showcased Asian American culture, which he said has been underrepresented at UB in the past.The free show featured demonstrations of seido karate, tae kwon do, goju ryu and jiu jitsu.Sensei Jeff Evenson, a fourth-degree black belt who has studied seido for 17 years, represented the Seido Karate Club.

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Creekside Undergrads Permitted to Remain

By MICHELLE KLINE | Feb. 17, 2003

Contrary to earlier news from the University Residence Halls and Apartments, undergraduates currently residing in Creekside Village will be allowed to remain in their apartments for one more year.Last year, UB admitted the students into the complex, which is billed as graduate-only housing, to ensure the complex would reach full capacity.

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Education and Celebration

By MICHELLE KLINE | Feb. 7, 2003

In an effort to highlight African American culture during February - Black History Month - the Office of Student Multicultural Affairs will screen free movies (popcorn included) each week in the Student Union Theater.According to Vicki T.