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16 Choosing a major What will you decide?

17 Clubs 6 SBI Bringing You the Best Stuff Since 1970 Introduction to various clubs on campus 7 SA: Student Association A Letter from the SA E-Board 8

18 UB Sports and True Blue Get involved in UB sporting events

19 Greek Life and UBSAA Living on campus and on campus food How to adjust to living on your own Learn about Greek Life and UB Student Alumni Association

20 9 Living off campus and parking

Advice about living off campus and parking tips

10 Grocery stores and off campus food Suggestions for where to eat off campus

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Buffalo Entertainment

14 Textbooks and classes Benefits of going to class

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Partying on and off campus Where and where not to party Working in college

Survival guide

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Freshie Advice Words of advice from your fellow students

Important offices, websites and phone numbers

15 How to Study and the HUB Tips on how to study and learning about the HUB

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Letter From The Editor

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ome this fall your life will change dramatically. It will be full of new friends, new classes, and new experiences. The University at Buffalo is not only the largest school in the SUNY system, but it is one of the leading employers in the Buffalo-Niagara region. Thanks to its size, UB is often in the news and plays host to lots of community events. Attending UB doesn’t just mean you’re getting a college education, it means you get to experience a new way of life (at least for those of you who aren’t from the 716).

Buffalo is a great city with a bad reputation.

Contrary to popular belief, we are not the snow capital of the U.S., we’re not even the snowiest city in New York. That honor goes to Syracuse.

Yes, we’ve seen our population decline over the years, and it looks like the city never recovered from the steel plants closing, but we’re actually thriving. Buffalo is rapidly becoming a major medical research city and UB is at the heart of it.

When you arrive for your first day of classes this fall, you’ll be bombarded with things you’ve never had to deal with before. There’s no homeroom to report to and no bell telling you to get to class. Chances are you won’t know anyone in your classes for the first couple weeks, and professors won’t cut you slack just because you’re sick. Once mom and dad leave campus, you’re on your own. You’ll get to choose what you eat when, what time you go to sleep, and what you do with your free time.

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freedom, at Generation Magazine we know it’s also terrifying.

Which is exactly why we spent the beginning of our summer vacation putting this magazine together for you. It isn’t easy putting together a student publication. It requires lots of dedication, effort, and creativity. Add in the obstacle of only being able to communicate with your fellow writers by e-mail, and it becomes an uphill battle to get everything to print. But here at Generation, we decided to brave the odds to put together this special orientation edition for you guys.

Back when we first arrived on campus, we found ourselves walking around confused, lost and alone. It’s tough transitioning from high school to college, and let’s face it, whether you want to admit it or not, you’ll take any advice you can get. Which is exactly where Generation comes in. Throughout this issue you’ll find articles to guide you through your first few weeks here at UB along with first-hand advice on everything from where to eat to when you should arrive on campus to find a parking spot.

When we started putting this issue together, our goal was to make you feel more comfortable on campus. Come this fall, we’ll be back with more advice and stories about what is going on around UB and Buffalo. But instead of maps of North and South Campus, we’ll have pictures of life on campus and announcements of upcoming events; and instead of articles about how to choose a major, we’ll cover

things more unique to UB. It is our job to keep you guys clued in to not only things happening on campus, but throughout Buffalo as well. We won’t have updates on the most recent game, pick up a copy of the Spectrum for that, but we’ll have playoff predictions and commentary on seasons as a whole. If you’re more interested in finding out what bands will be appearing on Buffalo’s lively music scene, we’ll keep you informed of the schedules for some bigger venues along with interviewing bands and reviewing shows.

We don’t use the tagline “alternative voice” just for fun. We use it because it’s true. Generation is your alternative to MyUB and The Spectrum when you want to hear about what’s happening around you. We’ll be putting out a new issue every two weeks during the school year, and updating website content at least once a week.

If you want to see us cover an interest of yours, shoot us an email at ubgeneration@gmail.com and we’ll see what we can do.

Ultimately we’re a magazine by the students for the students, which means it is our goal to write about topics that you’re interested in. We need your help deciding what to cover, and we need your help writing it. If you get to the end of this issue and find yourself overwhelmed with an urge to see your name in print, email us a writing sample. At UB you’ll find that freshmen aren’t excluded from much, whether it be publications, clubs, sports, or even research.

Welcome to UB!

Editor in Chief........................................Ally Balcerzak Managing Editor..................................Keighley Farrell Creative Director..............................Melissa Osterweil Copy Editor...........................................Lee Auslander Associate Editors ...............................Laura Borschel

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Paul Stephan Photo Editor........................................Dinorah Santos Assistant Creative Director.....................Emily Butler Circulation Director...................................Dan Warne Business Manager....................................Brian Kalish Ad Manager..........................................Jessica Bornes Contributing Staff............................... Angelina Bruno -5-

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veryday that you are on campus, you will hear about something SA related. This isn’t an exaggeration; in fact it might be an understatement. As time passes the SA events that are intended to interest you will have some you like and some you don’t like. But it’s ever apparent that the SA is trying.

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s a freshman at UB, I had no idea what SBI was, but I was starting to see them everywhere. It soon became evident that SBI was one of the biggest entities on campus, and was responsible for a good chunk of UB’s most kickass organizations, clubs, and events. Sub-Board I, Inc. is UB’s student run, non-for-profit corporation, formed for the benefit of students educationally, socially, and practically. They say on their website: “To proactively serve the concept of a student owned and operated not-for-profit service corporation. This is perpetuated through our programs and activities, which are coordinated by a team of people who will develop and maintain a professional demeanor. This service orientation results in an enhancement of the quality of student life.” (www.subboard.com) The website also states that SBI’s purpose is

“to continually assess the services and then provide programs which students desire and need. To teach, encourage, nurture and enhance student growth through their involvement with the decision making process and the implementation of the result of that decision.”

SBI is divided in to seven student governments: the Student Association (SA), the Graduate Student Association (GSA), the Graduate Management Association (GMA), the Student Bar Association (SBA), the Dental Student Association (DSA), the Medical School Student Association (MSSA), and the School of Pharmacy. (Hint: memorize these for a chance to win free stuff at some of the opening week activities!) All of these sections come together with the unified purpose of helping the students to find their place at UB. “We, the undergraduate students of the State University of New York at Buffalo, in order to: provide for the proper and adequate management of student affairs, maintain the necessary and proper obligations and responsibilities of the students to the University and the community, exercise the fundamental responsibilities and rights of a democratic society, provide for a broader intellectual and cultural development of students, do hereby create the Undergraduate Student Association of the State University of New York at Buffalo and enact this constitution for its government.” (www. sa.buffalo.edu/what-is-sa) The Student Association is the largest student government

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What exactly is the SA involved with you ask well for a lot of students the answer that means the most is clubs. As a club president myself, I can say that having club involvement is the most prevalent part of SA’s job. There are clubs for everything.

Majors, interests, videogames, sports, all have clubs. All the information of these clubs information is available on the SA website (http://www.sa.buffalo.edu)

in the SUNY system, and can be accredited with many awesome campus activities, such as Fall Fest, Spring Fest, International Fiesta, and much more. They also help get undergraduate students involved in the UB community, hosting many kinds of free activities and events that break up the monotony of day-to-day school life. If that is not enough to keep you happy and busy, SA also boasts a ridiculous 130+ clubs, ranging from Bible Talk to Breakdance Club, Gospel Choir to Mock Trials, LGBTA to UB Anime, and of course, UB’s insane-in-the-membrane school spirit phenomena, True Blue. (Look for them at absolutely every UB event, ever.) And if you do not find something that interests you, you can start a club of your own! In short, the SA is truly dedicated to making sure you have the best time possible here at UB, so take advantage of all their gnarly offers!

Another thing SBI oversees is the SBI-Pharmacy, located in Michael Hall on South campus. When you are surrounded by about 30,000 people every day, and all their germs, it’s pretty comforting to know that there is help nearby. The SBI-Pharmacy has many kinds of medication on hand, including almost 20 kinds of birth control. (Hey, it is college.) So when you’ve got a super-fever or a case of the flu, just hop on the bus to South and thank SBI that they’ve got you covered.

On top of the more formal parts of SBI, they also oversee some pretty rad organizations aimed to entertain and inform the masses here on campus, one of which being WRUB, UB’s student radio station. Located in a really sneaky corner of Fillmore, WRUB broadcasts all kinds of music straight through wrub.org, and is available to stream on most smartphones. If you are interested in joining the station, log on to wrub.org/dj and send in your application, it is a very cool and unique way to get involved!

Speaking of cool and unique, SBI also oversees your current literature of choice, Generation Magazine! Founded in 1984 by Eric Francis Coppolino, Generation is run by UB students who work ‘round-the-clock (ish) to bring you the latest in news, local events, sports, the arts, and even original works by staff and students alike. Just like the radio station, it’s super easy to get involved at Generation magazine; to submit a letter, an original short story, some words of advice, whatever floats your boat, log on to ubgeneration.com, click “submit,” and send us your thoughts. You can also find digital displays of our most recent issues on the website, providing you with access to our great publication no matter where you may be in the world! It’s top-notch.

Make sure to utilize all of Sub-Board I, Inc.’s awesome programs and corporations this year, including Generation Magazine, “the alternative voice” for students on the UB campus.

Article by: Keighley Farrell

Maybe being a club member isn’t exactly your cup of tea. There are still several ways to get the benefit of SA activities. The biggest events promoted are the Fall Fest and Spring Fest events and other musical concerts that are designed to give us students a time for relaxation during the hectic semester. In years past SA has brought in several musical acts representing multiple genres.

There has been the Distinguished Speaker Series and comedians such as Gabriel Iglesias and Craig Robinson who came to campus as a part of SA’s Comedy Series. Events are free for students and are great ways to see more of UB than just your classrooms and lecture halls.

Some of the more interesting events that the SA has done in the past include; a car smash, semi-formal galas, and a flight simulator. There are also frequent poker nights, fashion shows, and other events going on in the Student Union which give you the opportunity to meet your fellow classmates and in some cases give you the chance to win campus cash and other cool prizes.

Again, any information regarding the events put on by the SA can be found in their office on the third floor of the Student Union. The easiest way up to said office is just to take the elevator or the stairs up to the third floor and walk along the hallway overlooking the lower two levels. The office is located toward the end of the hall. You can identify it by the double doors surrounded by the colorful mural on the wall to either side. To make things easier for the average student, the help desk is the first thing you encounter when entering the office. The current Executive Board is also located in the office as well as SA’s Finance department to the far left of the entrance.

Lastly, you may wish to get involved with the same decision making process or aiding with one of or several things the SA is a part of. Information on this subject as well as anything else described in this article can be found on the SA website as well as in the office.

In any case, being a UB student guarantees you at least one interaction with something SA involved. Don’t let this article explaining SA be the only thing or you will miss a lot of what the university has to offer.

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he Student Association is the student government for the UB undergraduate population of 19,000 students. Our annually elected President, Vice-President and Treasurer work together with our Assembly and Senate to manage an annual budget in excess of $3.5 million. As the elected officials, it is our responsibility to act as the advocate for the student population, organize campus-wide events and activities, support over 150 clubs & organizations, as well as provide regular services for the student body.

At the heart of the SA’s mission is the promotion of student advocacy. This involves the addressing of university policies, academic grievances, and working extensively with University officials, policymakers, and student leaders, all with the express purpose of bettering the student experience.

In addition to advocacy, the Executive Board and their dedicated staff members put on some of the largest and most recognizable events on Campus. These include Fall Fest and Spring Fest, our biannual concert series which has previously brought Nas, Damian Marley, Nirvana, Reel Big Fish, Kanye West, and the Fray before the student body. The Student Association is also the primary sponsor of the Distinguished Speaker Series, and puts on the SA Comedy Series, which has boasted the talents of Gabriel Iglesias, Jon Oliver, and Dane Cook, as well as the free film series, all of which is funded by the Student Activity fee. The fee is $94.75 paid out from every undergraduate student each semester.

The SA also provides the funding for our extensive and varied network of clubs. There is no limit to the number of Clubs a student can join, and there are no restrictions on joining Clubs. Some of our active clubs include the Mock Trial Team, College Democrats, The Equestrian Club, Paintball, the Nursing Student Organization, Black Student Union, Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Muslim Student Association. If you have an idea for a club, feel free to come to the office to pick up an application, and the Student Association will work with you to ensure that your club will succeed for the future.

This year’s Executive Board is led by President Travis Nemmer, a triple major in Political Science, History, and Classics, Vice President Adam Zimnicki, double major in Computer Science and Business and Treasurer Justin Neuwirt, Senior Finance Major. The Executive Board has been working all summer to prepare for next year, and is very excited about sharing another successful year with every undergraduate student and the University at Buffalo!

Article by: Ally Balcerzak

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Living on Campus & Food On Campus

LIVING OFF CAMPUS

Article by: Ally Balcerzak

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ne of the most exciting things about the transition from high school to college is living in a dorm. That first taste of freedom and independence is what makes the college experience so exciting. Living on campus allows you to meet new people and experience living on your own for the first time.

At UB, first year students have the option of living in many different buildings on campus. On South Campus, Goodyear Hall is for freshmen only, while North Campus’ Ellicott Complex

specific designated areas for freshmen is to help them transition. There is a shared interest in adjusting to college life and meeting new people.

Within some first year buildings are specialized interest housing groups. Students who are in specialized programs such as Acker Scholars or the Honors program may be placed on the same floor together. Similar majors can be placed together as well.

So if you are scared that you will not have anything in common with your floormates, there might be a chance that you are in the same program together. If you are not a declared major and you are not in any specialized program that does not mean you will get a ‘leftover’ room. College is all about new experiences and every situation you are put in will allow you to make new friends.

One of the biggest concerns new students have regarding living on campus is their roommates. Depending on the building in which you are housed, UB offers freshmen quads, triples, doubles, and singles. These rooms can exist as corridor-style or suite-style rooms. If you have a roommate or multiple ones, it might be a good idea to meet up with them before school starts to get to know them better. Your roommate is the person you are going to be living with for the entire year and even if you do not become the best of friends, it is important to be considerate of one another. Otherwise, you might walk into your room to find moldy avocado in the bowl your roommate has not washed in four months. That’s disgusting.

offers Wilkeson, Richmond and Spaulding as designated freshmen areas. The other North Campus dorm complex, Governor’s, provides Dewey, Roosevelt, and Clinton as freshmen-only areas. Though first year students can be placed in upperclassmen buildings if there is overcapacity, one reason that there are

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Although the movies do not necessarily show it, moving away from mom and dad brings some responsibilities.

First year students, especially during Opening Weekend, tend to forget that throwing a big party with beer pong in your tiny Dewey double might be a bad idea. Why? At UB, as well as nearly every other university in the United States, there are Resident Advisors, or RAs. They are upperclassmen students who live on the floor with you and their job is to make sure that you are abiding by university policies. But that does not mean they are your floor’s equivalent of a police officer. RAs are also there if you have issues with your roommate, if you have any questions or if you just need someone to talk to. RAs also run programs throughout the year, whether it be a big luau night or a simple cookie decorating party.

Each dorm building also has a Hall Council. First year students are encouraged to run for positions as they allow you to provide

fter your first year at UB, you are eligible to move off campus. Not only is it cheaper to live off campus, it allows you to have more freedom. An off campus apartment means you can actually hang that picture on the wall with something other than sticky tack and there is no RA telling you to get rid of the extra surge protector.

programs and things to do for the students living in your dorm community.

Living on campus clearly also means eating on campus. To this day, my mother still does not understand how UB’s meal plan works, which is sad considering how I am going into my fourth year. Obviously, I know how it works but I can remember having the information go way over my head during my orientation session. Meal swipes through your plan are used during meal periods. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and what is called ‘Late Night’ have different set times as well as different values for the meal.

Dining Dollars is the equivalent of money on your card but is only used for food (with the exception of the food in the Commons) and you do not pay tax when it is used. Campus Cash is also the equivalent of money, although it can be used for food as well as other items and places off campus. If this is still confusing, I am sorry. You will learn within the first few days.

Meals swipes are used when you want to eat in the dining halls.

Each dorm complex, with the exception of Griener Hall, has a dining hall. When giving tours of the dorms, the most common question is, “Is the food in the dining hall good?” That’s a difficult question to answer. Some people are pickier than others.

Some people love things that other people cannot even stomach a look at. So though it is difficult to answer that question honestly, it is easy to say that at least there is variety of food on campus. The dining halls have a different main course every day and if it is not to your liking, there is always pasta, sandwiches, and if you are really picky: cereal. The new features of Red Jacket’s renovated dining hall will make eating on campus an experience.

Other than the dining halls, there are places throughout both North and South Campus to eat. For those who keep kosher, there is the kosher deli on North Campus. There are also Halalfriendly meals that are premade and sold in Putnam’s. There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on campus as well.

Even if you somehow find the food unbearable on campus, there are still kitchens in the dorms for you to cook for yourself.

Just make sure to not set off the fire alarm by forgetting to put water in your Easy Mac. The RAs and your fellow students will thank you.

There is a big transition from high school to college, but living on campus your first year is a great way to make the most of your college experience.

Of course, with the freedom of living off campus comes more responsibility. Instead of reporting to a Hall Director when something breaks, you will have to deal with a landlord. And instead of eating all your meals in the dining hall, you will be responsible for cooking your own food. Nevertheless, living off campus is something I recommend doing at some point while you are at UB.

There are numerous options when it comes to off campus housing. Some of the most popular (and most expensive) apartments are the Sweet Home Apartments, and the Villas. They come fully furnished and are basically glorified on campus apartments that just happen to be off campus. Many parents feel more comfortable having their children live there instead of finding an apartment by South. Also by North Campus are apartments on Chestnut Ridge, and numerous duplexes in the surrounding neighborhoods. If you want to live by North, keep in mind that the homeowners in those neighborhoods do not take kindly to loud noise at all hours, so partying during the week could get you into some trouble with neighbors.

Many students choose to live by South Campus instead of North because it is cheaper and closer to the UB party scene. When looking for a place by South, make sure the landlord has been doing proper maintenance on the property. Last year, UB and the Buffalo Housing authority began doing inspections of houses by South after some students were found to be living in deplorable conditions. Here is a hint, if there is a hole in the floor or wall, you should not live there.

For those who grew up in the Buffalo area, living at home is an option. There is nothing wrong with that, it saves you money and it means you get a home-cooked meal a few times a week. Just be sure to set some ground rules with mom and dad about when you are expected home and responsibilities around the house. Parents have a hard time adjusting to their children being in college, so it is best to discuss what you each expect of the other ahead of time.

No matter where you live while at UB, the experience will be what you make of it. So whether you live by North, South, or at home, make an effort to enjoy it and have the college experience you want.

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f there is one thing at UB that has no bright side, it is parking. When you try to fit 28,000 students plus faculty and staff on two campuses with their cars, there is bound to be a problem. However, there are ways to get around the parking issue at UB, you just need to be flexible.

Anyone commuting will quickly learn that after 9:00am, finding parking on North Campus becomes a game of chance. The first couple weeks of classes, be sure to leave yourself 20 minutes to find a spot. The last month, expect it to take half an hour, especially if you want to park near a library. If you can plan your classes to start around 9:00am or even 10:00am and if you are willing to walk a little, you will find parking. Otherwise, I recommend aiming for afternoon classes that start at 1:00pm or later. Around 12:10pm, people tend to start arriving at their cars to leave, so if you arrive at about 12:15pm there is a good chance you will find a spot without wanting to punch a teddy bear.

If you are living on South Campus, utilize the Stampede. Part of our tuition dollars go towards having the Stampede buses run 24 hours a day between North and South and around the two campuses. Instead of trying to find a spot on North, just hop on the Stampede. Not only will it save you gas money, but it will also save you time if you have class during peak parking hours.

Plus, parking on South is limited, so once you have a spot there, do not give it up unless you have to.

Perhaps the most important thing to remember when parking at UB is that you need to obey the lot signs. Some lots are only for commuters, some are for faculty and staff, and others are only for students who live on campus. Do not try to fool the system and park in a faculty lot just because it is closer to your class. You WILL get a ticket, and it will ruin your day. Trust me.

On more than one occasion I have tried parking in a faculty lot at 2:30pm thinking I would not get a ticket before 3:00… it ended in a ticket every time. College is expensive enough; no need to give UB free money just because you are too lazy to walk to class.

Your time at UB is short and will be full of lots of different emotions. Do not let anger become a prominent one because of parking. Put a little thought into when your classes will be and resist the urge to hit that extra snooze every morning. I promise it will be worth it when you breeze into a spot instead of driving in circles for 45 minutes.

Article by: Ally Balcerzak

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BUFFALO EATING Local Entertainment Despite the wide variety of food and dining establishments on campus, the selection at UB can get a bit boring after a while. One way to solve the monotony of on campus dining is to check out the rich local food scene that Buffalo is well known for. Buffalo also has two amazing local grocery store chains, Tops and Wegmans, which are great alternatives to the limited grocery shopping options on campus.

Article by: Laura Borschel

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Worth Checking Out

Shea’s Performing Arts Center

Shea’s has been a Buffalo entertainment staple since it first opened in 1926. Primarily, Shea’s is a theater for touring Broadway shows and musicals. It offers everything from hugely successful shows such as Wicked to smaller and more intimate venues such as improv shows and film screenings. Overall, it offers an eclectic variety of shows, plays, and concerts that is sure to interest everyone.

Duff’s Famous Wings

Francos Pizza

Hours: 11 AM – 11 PM (Mon – Thurs), 11 AM Hours: 10 AM – 11:30 PM (Mon – Sun) Hours: 11 AM – 11 PM (Mon – Sun) Menu Features: Roast beef, specialty sand- – 12 AM (Fri & Sat), 12 PM – 10 PM (Sun)

Menu Features: Several different kinds of wiches, fries, frozen custards, specialty sunMenu Features: Pizza, wings, subs, fries, chicken wings and sides, as the saying goes, salads, and appetizers. daes and more.

Locations near UB: 2369 Niagara Falls Bou- “Medium is hot, Medium Hot is very hot, Hot is Locations near UB: 1924 Eggert Road, 2308 very, very hot”. levard, 2235 Sheridan Drive Niagara Falls Blvd.

Locations near UB: 3561 Sheridan Drive

Just Pizza

Jim’s SteakOut Mighty Taco

Hours: 10 AM – 11pm (Mon – Sun) Hours: 10:30 AM – 5 AM (Mon – Hours: (in-store dining) 10 AM – MidnighDrive Menu Features: Pizza, wings, subs and fries. Sun)

thru: 10 AM – 1 AM (Sun-Thurs) 10 AM – 2 Locations near UB: 3172 Main Street, 2139 Menu Features: Hoagies, subs, burAM (Fri & Sat) Niagara Falls Blvd. ritos, salads, fries, and more.

Menu Features: Many different kinds of taLocations near UB: 92 W. Chippewa, 938 cos, burritos, fajitas, and more.

Elmwood Ave., 2611 Delaware Ave. Special Options: Gluten free, vegetarian Locations Near UB: 9360 Transit Road, 52 West Chippewa, 3140 Niagara Falls Boulevard

Tops

Ted’s Hot Dogs

Hours: Open 24 Hours Hours: 10:30 AM – 10 PM (Sun – Thurs), Store Features: Generally a bit cheaper than 10:30 AM – 11 PM (Fri & Sat) Wegmans if you are looking to cut some cor- Menu Features: Charcoal broiled hot dogs, ners, pharmacy, bakery, offers a wide variety hamburgers, fries, onion rings, and more. of products, prepared foods, and more.

Locations near UB: 2351 Niagara Falls BouLocations near UB: 3500 Main Street, 3035 levardT Niagara Falls Boulevard

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Wegmans

Hours: Open 24 hours Store Features: Offers a very large variety of products, pharmacy, bakery, florist, deli, and much more.

Locations near UB: 675 Alberta Drive, 3135 Niagara Falls Boulevard

Albright Knox

The Albright Knox is Buffalo’s premiere art gallery that features an extensive collection of contemporary and modern art. The ever-changing instillations and exhibits keep the gallery fresh and exciting. In the past, the gallery has displayed the works of several monumental artists such as Picasso and Edward Hopper.

Location: 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM (Tue – Sunday): 10 AM – 10 PM (First Friday of every month) General Admission: Adults $12.00

Location: 646 Main Street, Buffalo NY Ticket Prices: Have a wide range depending on the show or program

Town Ballroom

Delaware Park

Currently, the Town Ballroom is a notable club that boasts a large number of performers and bands, varying in music style and genre. The Town Ballroom has featured everything from Ingrid Michaelson to White Chapel, truly displaying the varying range of music style they present.

Shows are always going on as well, so one is bound to find a band they would like to see.

Location: 681 Main Street, Buffalo NY. Ticket Prices: Prices usually range anywhere from $10.00 to $30.00 and up.

For those looking for something less damaging to their wallets, Delaware Park in Buffalo is great because while being free and open to the public, it also offers a plethora of fun activities. For those looking to be active, Delaware Park has a number of soccer, baseball, rugby, tennis, and football fields, as well as a track outlining the entire park.

The park also has several picnicking areas for those who simply want to relax while enjoying the Buffalo atmosphere.

Location: 84 Parkside Ave., Buffalo NY.

Mojo’s For those looking to experience a taste of Buffalo’s nightlife, Mojo’s is a prime spot for the eighteen-plus crowd. Mojo’s has a wide selection of DJ’s who perform, keeping their venue fresh. Mojo’s also has a large dance area so the floor does not get too congested with guests. Overall, Mojo’s is a great option for adults under twenty-one who want to get the full experience of Buffalo’s rich nightlife.

Hours: 11 PM – 4 AM Cover Price: Ranges anywhere between 0 to $15.00 on a given night.

Location: 3148 Main Street, Buffalo NY

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ongratulations, [insert your name here], you have made it this far!

For some of you, this will be your first year as a member of our eclectic and fascinating learning community here at UB, and as a result, you are probably suffering from a stage 4 panic attack. (If you aren’t, congratulations! You’re lying!) Parents, teachers, and guidance counselors were always telling us about how different college would be, but it’s hard to take them seriously until you’re neck-deep in the experience itself. So before you drown in the downward spiral of your own anxiety, here are some tips and tricks that might keep you afloat at least a little bit longer.

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The first thing that caught me off guard about freshman year was the varying degrees of chaos in the world of textbooks. Sometimes it seems as if the professors and TA’s held a meeting over the summer, agreeing that it would be best to make everything super complicated and expensive for everyone. (“How many pages in that book? 30? Make it $150 and hide it in a mausoleum downtown. Meeting adjourned.”) A tentative generalization, most of your textbooks will be available at the UB Bookstore, which is the most convenient and accessible place to shop, if you don’t mind sawing off your own arm in exchange for the latest edition of an “Intro to Psychology” textbook. (Which is, essentially, exactly the same as the previous edition.) But the best way to save yourself loads of cash, and keep all your major limbs, is to scout out the “used” sections of the Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites as soon as you find out what books you need. More often than not, you will be able to find them for considerably less than the bookstore’s used prices, and if they’re in good enough condition, you might be able to sell them back to the bookstore or your fellow classmates.

For the most part, buying used books is the way to go if you’re looking to save some dough and don’t plan on cherishing that 3rd edition biology book for the rest of your life. There are some exceptions to the “used” rule that many of your instructors won’t tell you until it is far too late. If the textbook you’re buying comes with a CD or a code for an online section of the course, do not buy the book used. In two completely different classes I have fallen in to this trap.

It is maddening. When you buy the book used, go to class, realize you need the CD or code, and go back to the bookstore to buy it, it is at least 800% more expensive than you could have ever imagined. Somehow, the separate add-on,

along with the original used price of the book, costs more than if you were to buy the book new. How? I have no freaking idea. But in these scenarios, save yourself the trauma and buy the new book with the additional stuff included; you can always sell the book online later.

On to some major, semi-obvious class tips. If you truly want to succeed, try your hardest to sit at the front of the class. I know it sounds cliché, but by sitting in the front, you hold yourself accountable for your own actions while in class. You’ll subconsciously cut down on texting, Facebook, passing notes to your secret lovers, and whatever other crap you’ve been distracting yourself with. Not to mention you’ll be able to actually see and hear, two super essential parts of processing information. (Some of you may think that this is widespread information, but I can not even count on two hands the amount of people I’ve seen dead asleep in lecture halls.) Which brings me to my next point: don’t fall dead asleep in lecture halls. I know that some nights are longer than others, but this university is overflowing with caffeine, there are like eight Tim Hortons, a Starbucks, and a trillion vending machines full of Amp. You are paying hundreds of dollars for that boring class, so you might as well wring it dry. The best way to do this is to take notes that you will find useful. Some professors set you up to do this by writing absolutely everything on an overhead or whiteboard, but for the most part, you have got to be able to retain the information in a way that works for you. Some people try and cut corners by recording the lectures on their laptops or phones, but if a lecture is too boring to listen to once, I doubt you’re actually going to listen to it again. Just write stuff down.

Finally, the most important tip I could possibly offer: GO TO CLASS. Skipping class is the worst mistake I ever made, because you then begin to justify why you should keep skipping class for various stupid reasons. It is an ADDICTION. You are paying money for these classes. DO NOT DO IT. I’m serious.

I hope that these words of caution find you well, and don’t worry if you make a few mistakes on your road to accommodation. You’ve made it this far, so don’t stress, have fun, go to class, and keep reading Generation Magazine for more life advice and cool stuff. Happy 2012-2013 school year!

How to Study

) 1 0 1 d u t S a g n i e B (AKA A decent percentage of what you learn at UB will be on your own time, studying outside of class. At best, studying can be a painless if somewhat tedious part of your undergraduate career. At worst, it can become the dreaded bane of your existence. It all comes down to making the most of your time. To help you study more effectively, I have compiled these four rules:tt 1. Figure out how you personally study best. Maybe you prefer studying by yourself in a very quiet setting. Maybe working with a friend keeps you on task and helps you review. Figure out what makes you the most productive. Also think about what time of day works for you.

2. Try not to cram. I realize this is much easier said than done, but cramming is not a good way to retain information. Read the textbook and review class notes regularly. You will remember the material better and you’ll have time to go to the professor, a TA, or a friend for help.

3. Avoid distractions. The digital world is a total time suck. Avoid texting, sexting, Tweeting, Facebooking, Pinning, or Redditting.

4. Find a couple good study spots. Here’s a list of some that might be worth checking out: Capen Library – There is plenty of group study space here and also a decent number of individual spaces. The library is open 24 hours, making it great for all-nighters. But it is also probably the noisiest of the libraries.

Lockwood Library – A lot of the study spaces are quiet and secluded, especially on the top floors. Try to find a nice view at a table by a window.

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icture this: You are walking out of the Student Union, your stomach full of Moe’s delicious southwest cuisine. The sun is shining, and you are looking forward to a great weekend.

Out of nowhere, it hits you: This is the last day to drop that Intro to Taxidermy class that has been giving you nightmares. You also need to check the status of your bill, and send your transcript to the law firm where you are trying to land an internship.

Suddenly, you start to panic. It’s 5:30 on a Friday. What office will be open now? And then you remember: the HUB! Your anxiety subsides as you pick your clammy self off the ground, brush the pine needles off your jacket, and head home.

Put in place at the beginning of last year, the HUB is designed to be a central portal for academics, financial aid, and more. What does HUB stand for? Well, I tried to figure that out, but no one seemed to know the answer. In any case, it is accessible via the MyUB page (http://myub.buffalo.edu/).

One of the biggest uses of the HUB is academics. From the site, you can view your class schedule for this semester. There is also a weekly view so that you can see and print your weekly schedule in a handy and clear format.

Signing up for classes is also done through the HUB. Dropping and adding classes (before the add/drop deadline, usually one week after classes start) can be done through the HUB. When

it comes time to enroll in classes for the spring semester, the HUB lets you search for courses, view them, see which are open, and sign up.

Planning out your four years here is also made easier by this portal. From the HUB, you can access your Academic Advisement Report, which lists all General Education requirements and requirements for your major. The report lets you view which requirements have been met and which must still be fulfilled. Additionally, the HUB will let you generate an unofficial transcript or request an official one.

On the “Finances” tab, you are able to handle all your financial business. The portal allows you to see your bill and your past payments. Gone are the days of snail mail billing; students can now pay their bill online (Sorry, Postal Service).

From the HUB, you can also view your current financial aid offers and accept them. The HUB provides information on upcoming financial aid deadlines and lets you complete summer financial aid applications.

So get excited, kids! Over the course of your undergraduate career, you will be using this system quite a bit for academics and financial aid. The HUB is meant to centralize UB’s academic and financial services, and UB will likely be adding even more features in the future. Any problems with the HUB should be directed to the Student Response Center (SRC) at src@buffalo.edu.

More information is available at http://www. buffalo.edu/hub.

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MAJOR DECISION

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ne of the most daunting tasks of your young college career thus far is deciding what major is best suited for you. The University at Buffalo boasts over 100 different majors ranging from theatre to chemistry to math to English to engineering. Each of these majors has their own advantages and disadvantages in both college and the eventual real world that we are all preparing for. Deciding your major is an especially encompassing choice if you are one of many students who come to college as an undeclared major.

The very first thing you should think about when making this decision is your personal interest. Ask yourself what you are good at, and then follow through to utilize those strengths. If you are a good writer, you may want to consider English or Linguistics as a major. If X is more than just the twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet to you, a math or science major might be beneficial to explore.

The next thing you should think about when deciding your major is your professional interests. For example, if you have no inclination to be a psychologist or anything in that field you probably should avoid becoming a psychology major.

Not because you would be bad at it but because life and college are easier when you enjoy what you are doing. Thankfully there are majors available in a great range of subjects so virtually anyone can be happy with their work.

The third thing that you should consider is the requirements of each major.

Each major has its individual requirements. Some require more reading than others while the others may need several tests. Some might even require multiple calculus classes or a second language. It is advisable to take these things into consideration.

Perhaps you have a combination of likes and interests that span a degree of subject matter. This is not a problem while at the University, you can double

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triple or even quadruple major if you can handle the workload. If you do not have evenly dispersed passion you can minor in subjects as well. That way you can appeal to your inner Einstein, and your inner Kerouac, or even your inner Broadway performer all simultaneously. Though it is possible that this may take an extra semester or two to accomplish.

Once you have determined your aptitudes, you should also make a point to speak to an advisor. Actually talking to an advisor is something that is beneficial before making any big college decisions.

Advisors can tell you how to achieve the goals that you are targeting. The academic advisor can also be useful in helping you pick classes so that you graduate on time with all of your requirements.

One thing that many freshman and some upperclassmen go through is the desire to change majors. Changing a major can occur for any number of reasons; unhappiness with classes, desire for a different career, or even finding your true calling. This is not a problem and is not necessarily detrimental to your education, as long as you change majors the right way. Just like choosing your major in the first place, talking to the academic advisor about your decision is something that is, well, advisable when making your next decision.

Deciding a major can be a stressful ordeal by anybody’s standards. But hopefully now you will be more prepared to face one of the decisions that you’re going to be facing in the direct future. Above all else, you should remember that this is your decision, if you cannot be happy with it then nobody else will.

So be sure to find what you like, combine it with something you are good at, and discuss it with your advisor. After you have picked the perfect major for you, you can successfully deal with all the other great fun (and stresses) of college life.

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hate to give the “get involved” speech here, but seriously, get involved. Only so much of your time at UB is going to be spent going to class and studying. Outside of that, you might as well do something that is enjoyable and worthwhile.

You might be wondering, “how do I get involved” or “what should I get involved in”. (If you’re a stickler for grammar you might ask, “in what should I get involved?” In that case, I recommend the English Student Association.)

Not to worry young freshmen, read on to find out more about clubs here at UB. The Student Association, in addition to being the undergraduate student

government, is home to more than 150 clubs. There are clubs relating to academic areas, professions, hobbies, cultures, political causes, religions, and sports. Clubs are a great way to make friends that share your interests and are probably in some of your classes; and for some students clubs become their family away from home. Joining a club allows you to network, build professional connections, and develop leadership skills as well. All clubs also participate in community service, so anyone looking for that can find it in SA’s clubs.

There are a few different ways to learn about clubs and to get involved. Look out for the club fair during orientation and other club fairs throughout the year.

You can also get a full club list and sign

Club Councils SA Clubs are divided into 6 councils based on what they do: Academic: Based on academic majors and career areas Engineering: A lot of hands-on engineering projects for different engineering fields International: Celebrate and explore various cultures and nationalities People of Color: Spreading awareness of and celebrating minority populations SISH: Special interests, service, and hobbies.

Sort of a catch-all for groups that do not fit into the other categories Sports: Compete with other schools in various sports. Many teams go on to regionals and nationals.

up to join a club in the Student Association office, 350 Student Union. Also check out bulletin boards on campus to see which clubs have meetings and events coming up.

If by chance there is not already a club for your interest, nationality, major, or unique cultic religion, you can start one yourself! Go to the SA office to create a new club.

With so many students on campus and so many different clubs to join, I know it can be overwhelming to plug in somewhere. But you only have four years and that time goes by really quickly. So jump in now! With so many clubs to choose from, try some out as soon as the school year starts. Pick a few that look good to you, go to their general body

meetings, attend their events, and talk with their members. Do not be intimidated because you feel you have a lack of knowledge or ability. All of our clubs are very welcoming and are happy to bring in new people. Figure out which ones are right for you, and stick with them. For the clubs that are not a good fit, there is no shame in leaving Ultimately, you get out of clubs (and UB, and life) what you put in. If you jump in with both feet, you’ll find that these groups are some of the most rewarding things you can do in college. So stop reading this article and get involved!

Article by: Paul Stephan

To give you a taste of club life, here are four of the many clubs at UB that you might want to check out: UBiz: This is a newly-formed general business club. It invites notable guest speakers and offers real-world experience for those interested in a career in business.

UB Improv: Its members develop improvisation skills and put on many performances throughout the year. Join to learn more about theatre and improv and be sure to come to some of their many free shows!

Black Student Union: The largest club on campus, BSU educates students on issues affecting the black community and promotes black culture. They host a Welcome Back Barbecue (on September 2 this year), Black Solidarity Week in November, and Black Explosion in February.

Society of Women Engineers: SWE is a club that promotes women in the engineering profession and educates individuals on the field. It is a great way to network with women in a field traditionally dominated by men. The club is open to men as well as women.

For a full club listing, visit sa.buffalo.edu or stop by 350 Student Union.

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UB offers many different ways to participate in and enjoy athletics. There are different levels of sports to participate in from the 20 Division I Varsity sports offered on campus, including football, baseball, softball, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and many more, to intramurals played all year round.

Except for women’s rowing, which competes in the Colonial Athletic Association, all Division I teams compete in the prestigious Mid-American Conference.

ovies and television shows often give high school students the impression that the only way to have a social life in college is if you join a sorority or fraternity. While this may be true for some schools, this is not necessarily the case for UB. Greek life can enhance your college experience if you would like to be a part of it, but it is not a necessary activity.

Proponents of Greek life argue that it is a great way to meet new people, form everlasting friendships and network for future job opportunities. With a moderately sized Greek population, UB has social, academic, cultural and professional fraternities and sororities. Each one is comprised of different members and the criteria for admittance is different.

There’s plenty of room for fans to enjoy home football games, men’s and women’s soccer games and track and field events in UB stadium, with a capacity of 29,020. Or you can watch basketball, wrestling and volleyball events in Alumni Arena, with a capacity of 6,100. UB Students also enjoy free admission to all UB football, men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball games as well as selected conference events which require admission for the general public.

The Inter-Fraternity Council is the governing body for the local social fraternities and UB while the governing body for the social sororities at UB is the Panhellenic Council. Social sororities and fraternities are usually the groups that are portrayed as being composed of wild party animals in movies. Given that they are social groups, parties are defiantly involved, however, fraternities and sororities also participate in philanthropic events and have exciting programs. Fraternities and sororities are also matched up, as each sorority has its fraternity equivalent and vice versa.

Cultural fraternities and sororities are popular on campus. According to UB’s Greek life website, “...cultural fraternities and sororities strive to promote their common heritages, history, community service, and unity…” The governing body of cultural fraternities and sororities is the United Council of Cultural fraternities and Sororities.

The Bulls have won conference championships and national titles in the past four years in football, men’s basketball, women’s rowing, men’s swimming, and men’s and women’s tennis and hope to become even more successful under the new leadership of Athletic Director Danny White, newly appointed by President Tripathi this past May. His impressive record includes successfully raising funds for programs at major universities, including the University of Mississippi and California State University, Fresno, along with coaching and serving as an administrator at Mid-American Conference members Ohio University and Northern Illinois University. He also helped lead the Ohio Men’s Basketball team to a Mid-American Conference championship victory and an NCAA tournament.

Not only do UB’s athletes show promise for the future and talent on the field, but in the classroom as well. For the Spring 2012 semester UB student athletes posted a 3.001 gpa, the highest collective gpa in the history of the department.

There is also a Greek Academic Success Program that recognizes students who have achieved a 3.75 GPA or higher while participating Greek life. There are academic fraternities for a variety of different majors and tracks as well as professional fraternities such as Phi Alpha Delta, the pre-law fraternity. These groups may interest students who are looking into networking within their fraternity and its alumni.

It should be noted that there are off campus fraternities and sororities. These are not affiliated with the university. Due to this, there may be a higher probability of hazing and students are discouraged from. Hazing is a common issue in Greek life and is taken very seriously at UB. Greek life may be what you have been looking forward to since you got your acceptance letter or it may be something that you are just considering. Either way, it is important to figure out which sorority or fraternity is best for you. Important considerations are what kind of sorority and fraternity it is and whether or not you like its members.

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Students looking to participate in a sport they love with less demanding practice schedules or rigor can also find what they are looking for by joining one of the many intramurals sports teams on campus.

A variety of sports can be seen practicing all over campus from two-hand touch football and Quidditch played outdoors to indoor soccer and floor hockey. UB offers an athletic outlet for students of all levels of ability to excel and reach their full potential while enjoying playing the sports they love.

If you have absolutely no interest in joining a sorority or a fraternity, then enjoy the days when pledges have to do the most bizarre things and you get to laugh at them. Girls, be warned that boys may come knocking on your doors asking for panties. If your roommate tells you she is going to pledge, do not be surprised if you do not see her for a while after that. From an outsider’s perspective, the pledge process can be very strange but interesting to watch. You will never know what their pledge masters have told them to do. But when you want to eat lunch and all the tables at Putnam’s are taken because of the Greeks, you will get annoyed. I can assure you.

More information can be found at http://www.greeklife.buffalo.edu/.

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f you want to have a great time while supporting UB sports teams, UB True Blue is the club to join. True Blue states that their goal is to provide a united fan base that is enthusiastic and energetic to support school sports teams. Being the largest club on campus, True Blue gathers massive groups of students in fan sections at games. Students wear matching t-shirts designed by a true Blue member in a contest held each year. True Blue fans can either sit back and enjoy the game together or work up the crowd to get school spirit going. At the most popular events for True Blue, including UB’s Division-I Football games or Men’s and Women’s Division-I Basketball games, students with faces painted and arms raised together chant to show UB pride. True Blue members also show support at various other athletic events on campus to give athletes an edge, playing up the home field advantage and intimidating opposing teams. Signing up is free and includes the benefits of being able to win prizes at different games and events.

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Is GrΣΣk Life for Me?

True Blue helps to sponsor and host many events held at UB. True Blue supports events such as SoCo, which is the South Campus Carnival. A tradition for ten years, the carnival is a great way to celebrate the end of a long year.

True Blue is also a huge presence during homecoming week with True Blue Days, a UB tradition. All week long different events take place to build of spirit and UB pride culminating at the Homecoming carnival held before the Homecoming football game. Game booths, food, music and all kinds of fun are available for students and the community surrounding UB. True Blue encourages students to go all out, painting their faces and bodies “True Blue” and filling the stadium with school spirit. The club brings that same spirit to each game they attend. Whether they are tailgating or taking a trip to support UB at away games, raising UB pride is always their main goal.

UBSAA

Articles by: Lee Auslander

What Do the Alumni Do For Me?

The UBSAA is the UB Student Alumni Association. Yes, freshmen are just entering UB and will not be alumni for a while. But UBSAA’s goal is to help with students’ success and it hosts events throughout the year.

Through the UBSAA, students can apply for three scholarships awarded by UB’s Alumni Association. The Willie R. Evans Legacy Scholarship is awarded to UB students who are either children or grandchildren of alumni. The UBAA Alumnae Scholarship is awarded to either one or two female students and J. Scott Fleming Scholarship is a studentto-students scholarship. Applications are available online.

In addition to scholarships, UBSAA also hosts many events, one of which is Oozfest, a popular tradition at UB. At the end of the spring semester, students play volleyball in the mud near the South Lake Apartments. It is a beloved tradition that grows bigger every year.

The next Oozfest is April 23, 2013.

UBSAA aims to provide a way in which students can network. There is the UB Peer Mentor program where alumni provide help and advice for students looking for jobs or internships. There is Majors and Careers Night, which is held every fall so that students can question whether or not their major is right for their career choice or they can see what their other options are.

For more information, visit http://alumni.buffalo.edu/students/#ubsaa.

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hanks to almost every movie involving college students, freshmen tend to arrive on campus expecting to spend their next four years drunk. As exciting as this may sound, I highly recommend you do not. But seeing as I have had my fair share of experiences involving alcohol, I feel it is important to provide you with some tips, tricks, and suggestions for partying while at UB. Let’s start with the most obvious yet most often broken one: DO NOT DRINK IN THE DORMS. Now, I am not an idiot, I know that 75% of you will end up drinking in a UB dorm at some point, and 70% of you will probably do so while underage. But lets take a moment to pretend that you are actually willing to listen to my advice. Not only is drinking under the age of 21 illegal in the U.S., it is against UB policy. I know it is annoying, and I know you think you can handle yourself, but rules are rules. Not only is UB against underage drinking, they are really against it in the dorms.

I have had the pleasure of being friends with quite a few RAs while here at UB, and when it comes to drinking in the dorms they all say the same thing: it is a stupid idea. It does not matter how awesome your RA is and how lenient they are willing to be when it comes to dorm policies, they are not going to cut you slack when it comes to alcohol or drugs. If you have them in your room and you are not legally eligible to own them, they will be confiscated and you will be written up. If you are lucky you will just get a few hours of community service, but if you are not… well, you get to go in front of the Student Wide Judiciary Committee and face the music. Bend the rules too much, and you could be facing expulsion.

Now, since I know most of you are not going to be scared out of drinking and partying on campus just from that, allow me to offer up some alternatives. If you absolutely must party, do it on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday. In college, Thursday night is that start of the weekend for a lot of people, so as long as your roommate does not have something important to do Friday morning, feel free to have a gathering. Just be sure to keep the noise level in check, otherwise those with Friday classes will be getting you in trouble with a noise complaint.

Also, if you insist on partying on campus, do not be stupid and take it outside to the Spine. It is no secret that you can get into UB buildings at pretty much any hour but UB Police will ticket you if you are causing mayhem after 10pm in an academic building or just outside in general. If you are going to be a badass a party

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in a classroom, do not have open containers with you, and certainly do not leave anything behind. The janitorial staff works hard to keep our classrooms clean for us and they work crazy hours to do it. Have some courtesy, without them we would be going to classes in filth.

Another partying option is to go off campus. For those of age, Chippewa, Elmwood, and Allen have a ton of bars and clubs. My only advice for those is to not go alone, and make sure you have a designated driver or enough money for a cab.

Public transportation gets spotty after midnight in Buffalo, so do not plan on taking the subway or a bus. If you want a club closer to campus there is always Mojos or Northside down by South Campus, and they let in 18 year olds, just make sure to bring your UB ID with you.

South Campus is generally the party hub of UB. The fraternities will host parties at their houses scattered around University Heights. Some people love going to parties on South while some hate it. But either way, at some point in your UB career you will probably end up at a South Campus party. If you are planning to head down there, keep in mind that it will be a walk from South to whatever house you are going. Girls, do not wear four-inch heels if you are going to be complaining that your feet hurt after two blocks. Flats are fine and at the end of the night your feet will be thanking you.

Also keep in mind that once you leave campus, UB doesn’t control anything.

University Heights has had problems in the past with robberies and a couple shootings, so be on the look out for anything that does not feel right. If you feel uncomfortable at a party, get your friends and leave. You are better off cutting the night short and heading back to campus than sticking around to see what happens.

UB Police do not have jurisdiction over most of University Heights, so if something goes down, you will be face to face with a Buffalo cop. Do not tempt them, if you have to deal with police, it is always better to deal with the ones with a UB badge than a Buffalo, Amherst, or Tonawanda one.

Partying is part of college for many people and there is nothing wrong with that.

Just remember to abide by university policy, local laws, and to stay safe. Do not ever go to a party alone, especially on South, and make sure you always keep your cell phone charged if you are going out. Trust me, it is better to be safe than sorry.

A Survival Guide

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veryone needs money. It’s how we get food, entertainment, music and everything else we want or need. It’s a fact of life that is widely accepted. There’s also another widely accepted piece of information that is pertinent to us as college students, we generally don’t have much money. But there are multiple ways to make money, the best, and the most legal way to procure funding is a job. Here at Generation, we encourage you to follow your financial goals while also maintaining a strong focus on your more important job, being a student.

The first thing that you need to consider once you’ve decided that working in college is to consider is where to work. There are multiple great places to work while here at UB. If you lack transportation outside of the UB Stampede there are work-studies and other jobs on campus. Often times these jobs provide money and take your school schedule into account when making your work schedule. Though it should be noted that these jobs often times have a high amount of competition for the openings.

If you are fortunate enough to have a car or are a commuter, the entire Buffalo area is open to you. Working off campus opens up the potential for more money as well as more “real world” opportunities. Though there are often cases where off campus jobs place the value of the work above the well being of the worker. It is extremely important that if you decide to get a job off campus, that you choose a job that is careful to schedule around you as a student. Reason being, at the end of the day you are a student first, and an employee second.

Balancing work and school can be a difficult task that relies on your ability to manage time. While you don’t typically have homework at work, you’re school homework time is cut into by inserting 10 to 30 new hours of occupied time into your week. Depending on the amount of time you put into your schedule, you may find yourself stressed out. Monitoring your time is something that makes work and school easier. A good

way to do this is to keep a calendar of your various schedules; this can be done on the computer, a smart phone, or a notebook. However you do it, your calendar should have your work schedule, school schedule and homework schedule. This not only keeps a time of when you’re doing what, but gives you a visual aid for how much time you dedicate to everything. The trick to being successful as a student while working is to keep your schoolwork proportionate to your work for your employer. A good rule of thumb that multiple professors suggest is to spend twice as much time studying or doing homework as you do in class. This is often times impossible without adding work into the mix, so be sure to find a balance where you’re able to maintain the best grades and effort possible in all facets of your life.

If you find that your schoolwork is beginning to suffer, you should try to reduce the amount of hours you work. Trying to work 40 hours a week while maintaining a 15-hour a week school schedule and studying and having friends is a near impossible goal, something would have to give. In this case it would seem best to follow through with your academic requirements to maintain your school goals. Remember, the goal at the end of all this is to be able to find a better job once you graduate.

Money does indeed drive our society, our economy and our entertainment. If you have money you can go to more movies or parties, get the newest videogames, go on more expensive dates and so on. To get the money you need to work, and with all those dollar signs in your eyes it’s easy to forget the other responsibilities. So just remember to find a job that suits your needs, and to balance your schedule to allow for everything and you’ll be just fine.

Article by: Carlton Brock III

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Davis Hall Beane Service Center

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Helm Warehouse

Statler Food Commissary

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