The flow of beer from kegs has been an attraction at college parties since the inception of the university party scene, but a new law that has gone into effect recently will make the acquisition of this party staple much more difficult.Gov.
Gov't Mule, Derek Trucks, Lewis Black, Bill Cosby, Lil' Kim, Jay Leno and Margaret Cho all have two things in common: they are all nationally-renowned entertainers, and they all performed at UB in the past two years.Many UB students say they feel that, in the past few semesters, UB has attracted more worthwhile acts and concerts than in previous years."It's awesome," said Evan Bronchick, a junior exercise science major.
Already more than halfway through the semester, most students - if they have not already - are preparing to squeeze themselves through registration windows for next semester's classes.
While Tony Conrad's "my personal work feels like an oil slick on this flowing current, spreading in two or three directions at once," quote on the Department of Media Study's Web site might seem a little odd to some, it makes perfect sense to Conrad and his students.Conrad's words - like his teaching style and his personality - are anything but typical and have a method to their madness; which becomes apparent to anyone who spends enough time with him.The meaning of the "oil slick" quote on the DMS Web site was revealed when Conrad explained that his work encompasses many forms of media, which blend to create one ultimate piece of work."It feels like flowing back and forth," he said.
The life of a student athlete is a complicated one. Between practices, homework, road games and class assignments, many athletes say it is difficult to balance their athletic responsibilities with their scholastic commitments.With accusations of special treatment and double standards for athletes making their way into the media recently as a result of a controversial Princeton study, some student athletes said their job is a thankless one.
For anyone who uses the Internet, junk mail and pop-up advertisements are impossible to avoid.There have been a number of programs developed recently for the purpose of eliminating pop-up ads and unwanted e-mail.
In recent years, entertainment at UB Bulls games have included appearances by Dustin Diamond, who played "Screech" in "Saved by the Bell," professional skater Tony Hawk, and the Village People.
While nearly everything about going away to college implies change, the most dramatic change may be the loss of privacy that often accompanies dorm life.
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