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The Saving Grace of Women’s Soccer

Ainsley Wheldon is The Spectrum’s choice for best women’s athlete at UB BRYAN FEILER Staff Writer When Ainsley Wheldon is on the pitch, she only has a split second to decide which way to go. Though the game comes naturally, some moments are filled with panic.

Sometimes she has to choose between a goal in the net or a cleat to the face.

Luckily for the Bulls, Wheldon is willing to take the cleat every time.

In a game during her high school career, Wheldon vividly remembers making that choice on one particular breakaway.

“I whacked my head and I lost sight in my left eye for a few hours,” Wheldon said. “I fractured [my left eye] bone and the whole side of my face swelled up and I smiled like the Joker for about three days.”

Wheldon’s willingness to make the save by any means necessary is the facet of her game – and her personality – that got her from high school to Division-I soccer.

Early Promise Wheldon started playing soccer when she was 9 as part of a rotation of several goalies in Waterloo, Ontario.

Despite her inexperience, Wheldon asked to try out for the travel program in her area. Her parents were surprised by the choice: the aspiring goalie didn’t display much talent at an early age. But Wheldon knew that she could make the team if she played goalie.

The winter before her first season, Wheldon started training hard – while lacking natural ability, she had passion for the game. This passion paid off early: Wheldon was named Most Valuable Player at her first travel tournament.

Bulls’ opponents have found very little room to score against Ainsley Wheldon (1) this season.

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Buffalo’s Electronic Revolution Buffalo’s best videogame store

Oogie games offers games from all eras and for all platforms.

NICOLAS PINO Arts Editor In the land of consoles and controllers the corporate king, Gamestop, generally rules the digital domain. However, a challenger approaches from the Rust Belt seeking to contest the longstanding lack of competition: Oogie Games.

Beginning in his basement nine years ago and eventually growing into the modest three-store company it is today, owner and CEO of Oogie Games, Kevin McMullen is quickly making a name for himself.

But before McMullen’s enterprise leveled to its current state, he remembers an enlightening first experience in the gaming resale world.

“For a Christmas gift I was going to buy my girlfriend an old Nintendo NES with the original Mario Bros. and I had gone on eBay and I had saw that the original Nintendos were going for anywhere between [$60 to $100],” McMullen said.

“So me being in college still, I was like ‘I’m not going to pay that’ and I went to the Walden Flea Market and bought a Nintendo from the dirtiest dude there.”

The system, as it turns out, was broken.

McMullen, only 20 years old at the time, saw this as an opportunity to fix the defunct system and turn a profit. This auspicious event showed McMullen that not only was a niche open for alternative retailers, but in an area as entrenched in gaming as Buffalo is, a blue-collar game store could absolutely thrive. With the seed planted, it wasn’t long before Oogie Games was born.

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Now a few years older, McMullen owns and operates three stores that specialize in retro games, new and used titles, repairing broken systems, and hosting tournaments in specially designed gaming arenas.

Tournaments in many of today’s biggest sports and first-person shooter games run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at two of the three locations. The closest to campus, Oogie Games’ Sheridan store, boasts a brilliant Bioshock theme, while out in Lockport gamers get some up close and personal time with the iconic Level 8 and the master of its keep, Bowser.

Beyond strutting one of the only gaming arenas in the Buffalo area, Oogie accommodates its gaming fans by offering customers the best value.

“I know [Buffalo is] a price-conscious town – it’s a blue-collar town and I want to make sure we’re not only providing the best service to people, [but] that we will go above and beyond to match and have the best prices in town,” McMullen said. “I don’t want to have our customers want or need to go anywhere else.”

While Oogie can’t always contend with its corporate competitors, the game store prides itself on being a service-oriented organization.

“People want to go where they’re known and where they’re taken care of and where they feel special,” McMullen said.

“And that’s one of the things we can do that Gamestop can’t.”

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An Honest Mistake?

EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR IN CHIEF Matthew Parrino SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR James Twigg

UBF should be more forward about Collins debacle

MANAGING EDITOR Edward Benoit EDITORIAL EDITOR James Bowe NEWS EDITORS Luke Hammill, senior Rebecca Bratek Sara DiNatale, asst.

ARTS EDITORS Jameson Butler, senior Vanessa Frith Nicolas Pino LIFE EDITORS Akari Iburi, senior Steven Wrobel Veronica Ritter Keren Baruch, asst.

SPORTS EDITORS Aaron Mansfield, senior Brian Josephs Scott Resnick, asst.

Andreius Coleman, asst.

PHOTO EDITORS Meg Kinsley, senior Troi Williams Nyeri Moulterie Alexa Strudler Satsuki Aoi COPY EDITOR Edward Benoit CARTOONIST Patrick Boyle WEB EDITOR Matthew Parrino James Twigg

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Sometimes a news story just stinks more and more as you dig deeper.

It starts out with what seems like a simple little fact: according to the official New York State website, the UB Foundation (UBF) donated $2,560 over two separate dates to the campaign to reelect Erie County Executive Chris Collins. The UBF donated $2,500, the legal limit for an individual donation, on March 13, 2010, and $60 on June 30, 2010.

This is a big problem for UBF. They are a non-profit organization, and according to federal law that means they are prohibited from donating, participating, or in any other way endorsing or opposing a political candidate.

Ed Schneider, executive director of UBF, responded in an email that the donation was not actually made by UBF, but was actually made by The Center for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE), a kind of business section of the engineering department. TCIE and other organizations deposit money with the UBF – it is the foundation that ultimately writes out the checks.

TCIE claims it had no idea that the money was a campaign donation.

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More digging shows that there are stronger ties than just breakfast.

TCIE sold the Collins administration a management strategy called Lean Sigma Six for roughly $450,000. Paul Harder is a member of UBF’s board of directors and Collins’ finance chairman.

With how badly this looks, it should follow that UB would want to clarify this situation the best that it can.

For some reason, however, TCIE Executive Director Timothy Leyh and UB Assistant Vice President for Media Relations John Della Contrada refused to give the names of those who attended and when exactly the events occurred.

They may say it was an honest mistake, but their behavior is telegraphing otherwise.

Many people know that $2,500 is the maximum amount for an individual donation; they were going to an event held by a political candidate.

To say that you didn’t know that

would be construed as a political donation is almost absurd.

It’s hard to imagine that this is the first time this has happened. We are supposed to just go on the word of Schneider, telling us that this has never happened before and that it won’t happen again. Of course, since UBF is a private organization, it is not under the same restrictions that a public university is, so it doesn’t have to hand over any financial information that would prove to us this hasn’t actually happened before.

At the very least what we have here is a huge conflict of interest. UBF has a major political player for Collins on its board, and it’s supposed to remain neutral. It’s telling that no “networking” has been done with Collins’ opponent Mark Poloncarz.

The Collins campaign has returned the money, but the damage has been done. If we had not caught it this probably would have flown under the radar. The administration at UB and the UBF should not only show us that this unequivocally hasn’t happened before, but should be more vigilant to show us that conflicts of interest like this won’t occur again.

Sending troops to Uganda long overdue

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The group said that it bought tickets to a breakfast event and a dinner for “usual networking.” For $2,560, that breakfast better be made with eggs directly imported from Mount Olympus.

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It’s nice to see our military get involved in a conflict that won’t affect the price of gas.

brand of mysticism and Christianity.

Those who refuse to go along are killed on the spot.

that other people will remove these murderous regimes and wild despots have left too many dead in the wake.

The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is one of the most despicable groups working in Africa today. They have abducted thousands of children in and around Uganda for the most nefarious of purposes. Some were turned into child soldiers; some have been turned into sex slaves.

Joseph Kony laid claim to the popular group “Holy Spirit Movement” after its original founder couldn’t effectively lead the group. He rebranded it the Lord’s Resistance Army in 1986, and has been the leader of the group since. His stated goal was to overthrow the Ugandan government and implement his own, based on the Ten Commandments.

Darfur wasn’t quite so lucky. Largescale humanitarian efforts came to help the displaced and those affected by the ongoing conflict in the region, but the U.S. never got involved above a diplomatic level. It’s unknown how many could have been saved, but there is no doubt that the death toll of 300,000 could have been mitigated by some U.S. military presence.

Losing support, he started to take actions that reduced him to levels below scum, abducting children to make his army look bigger.

The U.S. can’t always be the world’s policeman, but in these situations we are more than obligated to help these people defend themselves from a vicious and deadly foe. The word responsibility has become synonymous with blame in this modern age, but that’s not the case.

They’ve beaten children and forced them to torture and kill their friends, family, and other innocent people.

Even if the victims do escape, they have a hard time coping with the aftermath of their actions, and have a very hard time joining back with their communities.

Looting villages for supplies isn’t uncommon. The LEA murders innocent civilians with machetes, swords, and even rocks when the community is joining together for church services or other occasions. Cutting off people’s ears, lips, and noses is a routine way for the LRA to warn others of its strength.

It’s in these cowardly raids that the LEA abducts children who are strong enough to use weapons, and indoctrinates them with the LRA’s perverted

There has been strong pressure for some time to get involved, and this week President Obama decided that it was time to do so.

Obama said in a letter he sent to House Speaker John Boehner and Daniel Inouye, president pro tempore of the senate, that he has authorized a group of 100 combat equipped soldiers to find and remove Kony from the battlefield.

Responsibility is doing what is right when you have the means to do it.

We have to take the great responsibility that our great power has bestowed upon us, and use it wisely to defend the innocent when nobody else can.

Finally, we back up our money and words with actions. The days of the U.S. simply sitting back and hoping

Betting on a Better Buffalo(ve) REBECCA BRATEK and MADELEINE BURNS News Editor and Contributing Writer We’re Buffalo babies, and over the past 20 years we’ve fallen in love with our hometown.

As Buffalo natives, we’re apt to see our city through a prism – we filter out the bad and focus on the aspects that make this city a place we call home. Still, we can’t help but notice the empty parking lots, collapsing buildings, and impoverished neighborhoods that hide only two blocks from the “Good Part of Town” – places like Elmwood Village or the renewed areas of Grant Street on the West Side.

We’re concerned that everyone is so keen to focus on what is going right in a few certain neighborhoods that they ignore those struggling in the urban landscape.

Buffalo can do better.

It starts with our generation. Those with the brightest futures – the stars of universities in the area – are leaving Buffalo soon after graduation. Maybe it’s to find a job (the unemployment rate in Buffalo stands at 7.3 percent in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics). Maybe it’s to attend graduate school or return home to family with a degree in hand.

Or maybe it’s apathy, cynicism, and lack of connection to the city that harms Buffalo the most.

During their time here, students don’t give to the city and in return, the city doesn’t give back. Students who dorm find themselves anchored to campus and allow the unwelcoming brick and concrete shell of Ellicott to become their downtown, their city, and their college experience.

From campus, you can’t see Buffalo’s beauty and you can’t see Buffalo’s need.

The university takes pride in the civic engagement of its students. Look at the list of projects, however, and it is clear that UB’s brightest students are globally-minded: they are working abroad to establish irrigation programs in Tanzania, exploring caves in Mexico to study parasites, and travelling to Greenland to study climate change.

These are fantastic ventures but it is hard not to mourn Buffalo’s loss. Homegrown talent is being exported at a disheartening rate.

Each fall, nearly 30,000 students return to UB for the semester. The city is waiting for these fresh faces to venture into urbanity and bring a new vitality to the area.

Students can get involved in community activities through programs such as the UB Academies, the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement, or simply by reading the newspapers to keep tabs on the neediest areas and programs in the city.

We need the minds and the ideas to transform this city into not only a nice city, but into the haven to which our ancestors fled.

We need the architects, the engineers, the doctors, the writers, and the mentalities to replace the zeitgeist that has led to so much destruction of our city’s history.

Did you know that Buffalo is also known as the City of Light? Buffalo was the first city in America to have electric streetlights after the Pan-American Exposition and the World’s Fair in 1901.

Clearly, Buffalo has the potential to be innovative and forward thinking. It is inexcusable that a city stuffed with great minds and thinkers is declining in population.

Starting Wednesday and continuing through Saturday, Buffalo is hosting the Alternating Currents National Preservation Conference – a national event that studies the leading innovations in preserving history, one city at a time. It’s bringing visitors from across the nation who will recognize Buffalo’s charm, rich history, and the need to protect and invigorate Buffalo, as a whole.

The Best Places To Do the Dirty KEREN BARUCH Asst. Life Editor In a previous column, I gave suggestions about how to spice up your sex by changing up positions.

This week it’s time to consider the actual space that you’re doing the dirty in.

The most common location is a bed. However, if you’re sick of having to tell your roommates ‘no, there isn’t an earthquake. I’m just getting it in one floor above you,’ you’re not alone.

Not many people are into the squeaky, noisy, and shaky environment of your bed frame banging against the wall and the mattress moving with you.

Try out the back seat of a car. A misconception is that there’s not enough room for him to stick his nozzle into her gas tank, but if he sits down normally and she sits on top of him, face-to-face, (or I should say, face-to-boobs), I guarantee that there will be enough fuel to ignite an orgasm.

Buffalo is also known as the City of Good Neighbors. It’s a city known for its ability to care about every single member of the population. Rush hour isn’t really rush hour; it takes nothing more than a nod or a wave to the driver next to you if you’re trying to switch lanes – something that is unheard of in cities like Toronto or New York City.

If that crammed space isn’t your scene, or if you find that you’re too tall and lanky to make this work, try an area where you have infinite space: the outdoors.

leans against the shower wall. This way, he’ll have the ability to control her moves. The water pouring out of the showerhead won’t be the only hot and wet situation going on in the bathroom.

Why not let nature take course?

If you’ve already tried all of these places and you’re really ready to pump up the volume on your sex life, try the roof of a car, a swing, the top of a washing machine (turn it on for extra vibrating stimulation), or on a jungle gym.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition came to Buffalo in 2009 to demolish and rebuild Dolores Powell’s West Side home. Over 6,000 of Buffalo’s kindest souls volunteered to help the cause – the largest volunteer turnout in the show’s history.

When you have time between classes and you’re in dire need of a quickie, head to Lockwood library’s fourth or fifth floor. According to a UB student who wishes to remain anonymous, there are wooden cubicles that are locked. Stepping on a chair and unlocking it from the top allows you to enter a private, yet risky setting. While others are studying in the library he can stick his pencil into her sharpener for a quick spin.

Not only was Powell’s home completely restored – volunteers worked tirelessly for over 53,000 hours combined on over 100 homes in the surrounding West Side neighborhoods. Simply inspiring.

A different location could seriously improve your sex life, so try it out and find your favorite.

We’re from Buffalo and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Having the ability to sprawl yourselves out and bang on the grass, specifically at night under the stars, gives you the freedom to move in any which way. And you won’t have to worry about having a screw come out of your bed frame or your head banging against the wall.

You can do it on a hiking trip in a tent, on the beach, or in a park. Getting it on outside also gives people an adrenaline rush, which makes the sex more interesting. The risk of being caught adds to the sex appeal, and heightens feelings of attraction and intensity, according to Cosmopolitan.

If you’re into multi-tasking, then get to the ultimate sexual oxymoron. Do the dirty while getting clean in the shower. If the man’s got muscles, he can lift the girl up with both of his arms while he

As citizens of Buffalo, we have a responsibility, too; it’s not just outside talent that will change Buffalo for the better. It’s the commitment and altruism of our neighbors that will help us grow.

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Continued from Page 1: The Saving Grace of Women’s Soccer The Signature ’Do In the early days of her soccer career, Wheldon decided to wear her hair in a mohawk – just one of several statements of individuality the young goalie would make. The unique hairdo eventually morphed into Wheldon’s good luck charm.

While playing for a team with green jerseys from Kitchener, Ontario, Wheldon’s teammates decided that the mohawk needed to be dyed green. Wheldon agreed.

On the rare occasions she left the net to play defense, headers would flatten the young keeper’s defining ’do.

Courtesy of Kellie Wheldon

Wheldon played with the Burlington Sting – a traveling club soccer team – for two years in high school, and backstopped the squad to a third place finish at the Canadian Nationals in 2008.

At 15, Wheldon became a full-time goalie. Her coach influenced the goalie to try for Division-I. After a successful high school career, the competitive mentality of head coach Michael Thomas drew the budding goalie to Buffalo. Little did Thomas know that Buffalo was about to get a truly unique player between the pipes.

soccer.

The mohawk and its symbolism followed the goalie through high school. Though Wheldon was labeled an outcast because she went against the norm, she always felt comfortable playing

“I refused to shop at places like Abercrombie and Hollister because I didn’t want to have the same outfit as someone else,” Wheldon said. “I didn’t like doing what everyone else did because it’s just not who I am. That made it really hard in high school and being able to focus on soccer and see where soccer can take me, and that helped me get through those four years.”

Making her own decisions in high school made it tough for Wheldon to fit in with other students. She was picked on because she chose not to conform. But despite the teasing, Wheldon knew she could always turn to soccer.

“Other people just didn’t see things the same way I did, and our opinions conflicted and it made it really difficult,” Wheldon said. “People didn’t understand me. People from high school see who I am today and respect the fact that I didn’t follow the crowd, and I’ve achieved something as big as being a D-I soccer player.”

Wheldon’s family – her parents and her younger sister Cassie – supports her in all her life decisions. Kellie Wheldon, the goalie’s mother, said that she has faith in both her girls to make the right decisions. Wheldon’s mother even embraced Ainsley’s constant hair changes.

“She was really trying to define herself and be an individual, and we admired her for that,” Kellie Wheldon said. “If she feels it’s defining her as a person, then you just got to let her do it.”

Remembering to Forget Wheldon’s mother believes that her daughter’s biggest strength is her ability to stay focused for an entire 90 minutes. She is able to put her mistakes behind her during the game.

But it was not always this way.

Wheldon believes that she is her own toughest critic while playing. When she was younger, her parents would keep a journal in the car so she could write down 10 things she did well and two things she could work on after every game or practice.

“I’m very critical of myself,” Wheldon said. “I tend to overanalyze myself.

But I always try to think about what I could have done to change the game.

Yeah, it’s a team sport, but I have a piece to do, and if I can do my piece better, then it makes the team better.”

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Wheldon has learned to move on from bad plays and focus on her next save.

Kellie Wheldon said her daughter has a 24-hour rule. Wheldon refuses to over think the prior game – instead, she takes time to relax.

“I think it’s a trait or what comes along with being a goalkeeper, is you are very critical,” Kellie Wheldon said.

“So we wanted her to be able to focus on the positives and not the negatives.

As her coach has told her many times, goalkeepers need to have a short memory.”

Saving the Program It’s game day for the Bulls. Sophomore goalkeeper Ainsley Wheldon goes through her list of rituals. She hops in the shower, brushes her teeth and then listens to some Chris Brown on her iPod. She puts her gloves on the shelf in her locker, and no matter what, she doesn’t let them touch the floor. She puts her jersey on – it stays on until the game is over.

The team starts to dance in the locker room, and she shows off her signature move: the “Stanky Legg.” The game is about to start, so she kicks each post three times.

was able to find where she belonged.

“I love the campus here, I love the program, and when I came on my visit, on my unofficial, it just felt right, it was the first time I visited a school and it felt like it was somewhere I was supposed to be,” Wheldon said.

Wheldon’s goal is to play professional soccer. However, she did not choose a big-name college. Rather, she took a harder road to get to the professional level.

“Buffalo wasn’t a school that had much success and I knew that coming in if I worked hard, continued to develop, get better and perform for Buffalo, I knew I could be a big influence in turning [the program] around,” Wheldon said.

Thomas believes that the extra year of experience is the main reason Ainsley has played so well this year. He went on to explain that she is very important to this season and the future of the program.

Last game doesn’t matter; last goal doesn’t matter. Today, Ainsely Wheldon aims to be flawless.

“We’ve tried to bring in a lot of people similar to Ainsley, people that love soccer, people that love to work, people that love to compete,” Thomas said.

“And if we have a team full of Ainsley Wheldons, we’re going to have a team that represents the University at Buffalo very well in every way.”

The now-dominant goalie has the nation’s ninth-best save percentage (90 percent), is tied for sixth in the nation with 108 saves, and has backstopped Buffalo to a 9-4-3 record this year.

Wheldon will graduate with a degree in exercise science. If playing professional soccer does not work out, she would like to be a Division-I goalkeeper coach or an athletic trainer.

Her choice to come to Buffalo to continue her soccer career was the biggest decision Wheldon has made to date. Soccer has helped her define the type of person she is. Over time, she

Until then, Wheldon will be kicking her goal posts, and Stanky-Legging Buffalo to continued success.

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Aaron Kryeier, an employee at Oogie Games’ Sheridan location, recounts the dedication of the store manager as he went out of his way to help an elderly woman remember her grandchildren through games.

“An older woman came in and bought a Super Nintendo,” Kryeier recalls. “She wanted to play some stuff she remembered playing with her grandkids. Well, her Super Nintendo decided not to work for her, but couldn’t make it back in [the drive] was too long for her. She was from Orchard Park, so one of the managers here got her a Super Nintendo, drove over to her house, hooked it all up for her and made sure it worked.”

Beyond its dedicated staff, price matching is another way that this indie retailer goes above and beyond its competition.

“For Modern Warfare 3, if you trade in any two games from the current console generation valued at $3 or more, we’re going to slash $10 off the price,” Kryeier said.

While this slight price difference seems small, McMullen explained that the company would rather take a hit in its profit than drive away its potential local customers.

Being a locally owned store means a lot to the Queen City native and McMullen claims that this community is the driving force behind his company’s success.

“Buffalo really likes to support local business and it’s definitely a huge scene, and we love to strive on that – letting everyone know that we’re locally owned,” McMullen said. “All of the money is going back to the economy here, we’re all about Buffalo.”

McMullen goes out of his way to hire staff from the area that have a vision similar to his own, and with the expansion to six or seven stores next year, McMullen will be bringing even more jobs to the local economy.

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UB Sells WBFO Despite Educational Ties to the Station students using the station as a tool to learn broadcasting.

“Students would go out and find something new – music, or a great story – and bring it into the station. Students can do it for free, but when you have to pay people? It’s way too expensive. I used to record meetings, edit for a few hours, and [broadcast] that night. That’s a full day of work for someone that you need to pay,” Sacks said.

UB provides $205,000 in annual funding for WBFO, as well around $1.3 million in additional support costs. The change in the nature of the station since its beginnings, when students did much of the work, means that WBFO has similar programming to WNED and other public broadcasting stations because, according to Sacks, “students aren’t coming up with their own programming like they used to.”

Because of WBFO’s similar programming to WNED and the growing financial burden on the university, UB officials felt that it would be in the best interest of the university and the station to complete the sale to WNED. “Public radio and TV is [WNED’s] singular focus, and they are a respected national leader with the skills and resources to help WBFO grow and improve. As a university, our focus must be on teaching and research. While we value our public radio station, UB, like any university, has to put its academic mission first,” said Joseph Brennan, the vice president of communication at UB.

UB sold WBFO-FM, its syndicated NPR station, to WNED this July for $4 million.

SARAH AKERS Staff Writer In July, UB agreed to sell WBFO-FM 88.7 to its rival, WNED, for $4 million.

Both WBFO and WNED operate public broadcasting stations, whose lineups include syndicated National Public Radio (NPR) programs, as well as local news and music. Officials from WNED’s parent company, the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association, believe that merging the two stations is logical, given the similarity of the stations’ programming.

WBFO Station Manager Mark Vogelzang said he doesn’t foresee any fundamental changes to the programming on FM 88.7.

"WNED hasn't made up its mind about all the specifics about it, but they’ve assured our listeners and they have said publicly that WBFO is going to be an NPR station,” Vogelzang said. “It

will continue to have all the programs that our listeners love...I think broadly, listeners and people on campus can be reassured that WBFO is going to be the NPR station for Buffalo.”

Vogelzang added that the staffs of WNED and WBFO will have to be merged once the sale is complete.

WBFO broadcasts out of UB’s South Campus on the second floor of Allen Hall. WNED operates an NPR news station on the 970 AM frequency.

UB started WBFO in 1959 in an effort to promote local culture and report local news. In the station’s early years, students were an integral part of WBFO’s broadcasting. Student involvement has diminished in the last few decades, causing the station to hire more staff instead of unpaid student interns. There is a long list of WBFO alumni, many of whom have gone on to illustrious careers in broadcasting.

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UB, however, does not want to focus its finances and energy on keeping WBFO. “It’s a terrible thing that the university wants to sell the station. Not terrible because of what it is now, but [because of] what it was and what it could be again,” said Daniel Sacks, an alumnus of WBFO. Sacks worked with WBFO in the late 1960s. He, along with hundreds of other UB students in the past, learned the ins and outs of radio broadcasting, interviewing, and news reporting through working directly in the WBFO studio.

“The powers that be don’t see the value of having a radio station, and no wonder they don’t see it; it hasn’t been a valuable tool for the last few decades,” Sacks said.

Alumni like Sacks, who credit so much of their education in broadcasting to WBFO, feel that the station should always continue to be a part of the academics at UB. While the $4 million UB is getting from the sale will go to helping research and student scholarships, students will no longer have the opportunity to learn radio broadcasting hands-on.

WNED has no concrete plans for new programming or staffing changes. Both Donald Boswell, the CEO and president of the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association, and Brennan have reassured listeners that the programs they love will not be changing.

“This is an exciting opportunity for us to create a more efficient service to the community and offer a more comprehensive program schedule,” Boswell said.

The sale of WBFO to WNED is still pending.

Additional reporting by Senior News Editor Luke Hammill.

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mighty taco vs. taco bell Ring The Bell, This fight Is Over

The Mightier Taco LIZ WHITE Staff Writer

JAMESON BUTLER Senior Arts Editor I just need two words – three syllables – to win the argument of who is better, Taco Bell or Mighty Taco. Baja Blast.

This fruity beverage was introduced in 2004, and is the sole reason why Taco Bell is better than Mighty Taco.

Both restaurants use less than stellar products to make their food, and the actual restaurants are less than clean. The only thing that really differentiates the two is the Baja Blast.

Both offer a unique take on Mexican food, and both usually end in the same dash to the bathroom. But at least at Taco Bell, you have a nice citrusy beverage to sip on for your hour-long campaign on the toilet.

While both establishments offer sub-par Mexican food, the Crunchwrap Supreme is better than everything on the Mighty Taco menu…combined.

Mighty Taco isn’t even open that late. I am a college student, I usually get hungry past 1 A.M on the weekends. Most of the time I don’t even go out close to then. Taco Bell is open later, and there is usually a party poppin’ in the drive-thru lane late at night.

Buffalo chicken and bleu cheese does not belong on a burrito. I understand we are in Buffalo and that Buffalo chicken and bleu cheese are the most popular foods here, but on a burrito? No. Also, ever hear of the $2 meal deal? It’s better known as a college student’s best friend. A burrito, chips, and a drink for $2? I don’t think there is a better deal than that.

While arguing about the quality of food is meaningless, the one thing that Mighty Taco will never beat the Baja Blast. I know I keep going back to this, but it’s the only argument you need for this debate.

If you want to go and waste your money at Mighty Taco, go ahead, I had the same high hopes for Mighty Taco when I first got here. Then I realized that Mighty Taco is to Taco Bell as Digimon is to Pokemon.

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Let’s play a game of ‘Would You Rather.’

Would you rather eat a taco filled with a generous proportion of beef, cheese, and vegetables, or a taco filled with three parts sour cream, two parts tasteless lettuce, and one part meat? Would you rather know what kind of meat you’re eating, or risk a case of food poisoning eating ‘mystery meat?’

It’s a pointless debate. Mighty Taco is obviously far superior to Taco Bell. Eating at Taco Bell is like going to see a Nicolas Cage movie – it leaves you unsatisfied with a bad taste in your mouth, wondering what you just spent your money on.

Mighty Taco might not have the more diverse selection but out of the two, quality beats out quantity every time.

If you want a burrito around 1 a.m., just roll through the Mighty Taco drive-through. The next time you’re looking for some late-night food, why not skip the Just Pizza and drive over to Mighty Taco for something a little different?

Mighty Taco is a Buffalo trademark. You have to go there at least once if you’re going to be living here. For a fast food place, they are fast. I once got a burrito in less than a minute. There’s loganberry too. If you haven’t had loganberry, you need to try it. It’s another Buffalo thing and it’s just like drinking a liquid Freezepop.

For true lovers of Mighty Taco, they started selling frozen burritos on its website. So if you moved away from Buffalo, or are just too lazy to drive over to one, you don’t even need to leave your house anymore.

This is the best of Buffalo, and if you ask anyone who has grown up in Buffalo, there’s no question about it. Mighty Taco is the mightier taco, now and always.

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I’d rather have one Nacho Buffito from Mighty Taco – that’s a combination of nachos and burritos, filled with chicken, nacho chips, and smothered in spicy nacho cheese – then a couple of Cheesy Gordita Crunches with unmelted cheese and a hard taco that isn’t crunchy in the slightest.

You get the choice of hot, medium, or mild at Mighty Taco, and they put the hot sauce in for you so it get’s spread throughout the food pretty evenly. You don’t have to deal with the stupid little packets of hot sauce that taste like Shaquille O’Neal’s dirty socks and just make a mess.

The prices at Mighty Taco are great too. A taco costs around $1.29, and a basic burrito costs about $2.80, and you’re getting pretty decent Mexican fast food for it. It doesn’t give off the mass production feel that Taco Bell does – there’s actual flavor to the meat. I always imagine Taco Bell dumping a bucket of beef on their grill and calling it a day; but Mighty Taco actually takes the time to put special spices in it. Small regional chains have fresher, tastier, and overall just better ingredients than national food chains.

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Steer to The Steer EDWARD BENOIT Managing Editor

For my money (not that I have very much), Buffalo’s best wings can be had at The Steer, a Curtin family bar/ restaurant on Main Street near South Campus.

Just so we’re clear, this is fairly well researched opinion I’m giving here – believe me, I know and love my chicken wings. And while I’d gladly stop writing this column for a chance to go down to Fredonia’s Eastside Grille or East Aurora’s Bar Bill Tavern, I’m going to maintain my self-control and stop salivating just so I can tell you how good The Steer’s wings are.

For being a fairly prominent bar in the Buffalo area, The Steer is surprisingly low-key when it comes to advertising its chicken wings. Places like the Anchor Bar and Duff ’s have talked up their own wing reputations for decades now – not so with The Steer.

The appetizers themselves barely even get their own section of the menu, and there are only a handful of flavors.

Indeed, the whole production seems rather unimpressive until your plate actually comes.

The items themselves are everything any wing junkie could ever want: they’re massive, meaty, flavorful, and satisfying.

No effort or expense is spared in ensuring the quality of the tantalizing ’tizers, either. The wings are the products of Wendel farm chickens – arguably the best such farm in Western New York. As a result, prices are a bit higher than the mean, though it’s certainly worth it.

The flavor selection, though somewhat limited, is also excellent. You’re sure to find all the classics – mild, medium, hot, barbeque, honey mustard, etc. – though there’s a few great novelty flavors as well. The Sicilian wings are particularly awesome: loaded with Parmesan cheese, garlic and other herbs, they’re a unique spin on an old favorite.

On a final – and arguably most important – note, The Steer doesn’t skimp out when it comes to bleu cheese. A lot of places, unfortunately, will give you a dinky little cup full of ‘bleu cheese’ that looks and tastes more like ranch dressing.

The Steer, however, will provide you with a heaping cup (or more than one, if you ask) of the moldy, chunky, unashamedly fattening good stuff every real wing fan knows and loves.

Game, set, match – The Steer wins, hands down.

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WINGS Buffalo Wing Love STEVEN WROBEL Life Editor There’s no denying that I’m a big guy and have eaten my share of pizza and wings – probably part of your share too. I’ve lived in Buffalo for 20 years now and let’s not beat around the bush: I know my food.

Considering myself a bit of a foodie, I know that you’ll love my picks for best wings in Buffalo.

If you’re looking for mouth-watering, sauce-drenched, delicious wings, you need to get to Duff ’s.

With three locations in the region (Amherst, Depew, and Orchard Park), you cannot go wrong with these crispy pieces of bliss. Whether you like them plain, mild, medium, hot, suicidal, or somewhere in between, Duff ’s will satisfy your worst wing cravings – and yes, you will crave them.

Buffalo wings had their humble beginnings at The Anchor Bar in downtown Buffalo. While Duff ’s may not be the original, it took the idea The Anchor Bar started and exploded it into a much better product.

The Duff ’s on Sheridan Rd. in Amherst is the original location.

This venue has a certain “hole-inthe-wall” charm that makes eaters feel like they have found a hidden treasure. Complete with a bar and “arcade-style” quarter game room, Duff ’s Amherst is a delicious place for the whole family to pick up the best wings in Buffalo in their original home.

For those who want the same delicious chicken wing goodness with a different surrounding, head over to Duff ’s Depew or Orchard Park locations. These other two locations

have a sports bar theme to them.

With the flat screen TVs and the sports memorabilia lining the walls, these locations are great places to go with a group of friends to watch the game or just grab a bite.

For those of you who are going to argue that you only eat your chicken wings in a roasted garlic and honey mustard glaze with a lemon-ginger dipping sauce, you need to leave Buffalo now. Duff ’s offers the basics and they do it right.

Buffaloians are particular about their wings and there are very few places that I’d say have good wings.

Duff ’s, however, will win anytime, without a doubt.

Whether you order a single order of 10 wings for yourself or a bucket of 50 for you and your friends, make sure to pair it up with an order of fries and some bleu cheese. If you don’t think wings and fries make a meal on their own, clearly you’ve never been to Duff ’s. Add in the celery they give you for a bit of nutrition, and you have a well-balanced meal. Okay, maybe not balanced, but it is delicious.

As for myself, I’ll split an order of 20 wings done up mild-medium extra crispy and a bucket of fries with my brother any day of the week, hands down. I prefer the drums with bleu cheese; he likes the flat wings without the bleu. Regardless of your tastes and preferences, you need to try out Duff ’s Famous Wings for yourself. I guarantee you will not be disappointed

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BSG Is the Place to Be LUKE HAMMILL Chicken Wing Aficionado

Let me start by making something clear: Duff ’s and Anchor Bar are both dreadfully overrated.

Their reputations are built upon their being the two most famous chicken wing spots in the area, not upon their wings’ incredible tastes. The tourists who visit Buffalo and decide to try our local specialty are drawn to these two bars, where they eat “real Buffalo chicken wings” for the first time.

Their preconceived notions (that they were about to eat the “best wings ever”) affect their ultimate judgment, and other establishments are unfairly treated.

In a town like Buffalo, you have to go out of your way to find where the good stuff is, and that especially applies to chicken wings. My personal favorite spot is a West Seneca/Orchard Park bar called BSG (Buffalo Sports Garden), where I went on “30 cent wing Wednesday” every week during my high school days.

The best part about BSG’s wings?

Their size. The average size of a BSG chicken wing dwarfs a Duff ’s wing; it’s almost twice as large. Also, juiciness is valued over crispiness – this choice is either good or bad, depending on

who you ask, but I think it’s good.

Combine that with an impressive array of TVs strewn throughout the room – you can watch about 10 sporting events at once – and reasonable prices for pitchers of beer, and you’ve got a perfect spot to watch the game, eat some wings, and meet with friends.

The atmosphere is casual; seat yourself and throw some tables together if you need more room.

From time to time, you’ll even catch a great performance from a local band at BSG. BSG is my favorite, but there are great wings to be found all over the place in Buffalo. Some of my other top choices: Doc Sullivan’s in South Buffalo, Nino’s Pizzeria in West Seneca, Santora’s in Amherst (right near UB’s North Campus), and Chick-n-Pizza Works in Cheektowaga.

This especially applies to out-oftowners: if the only wings you’ve tried since coming here are from Duff ’s or Anchor Bar, do yourself a favor. Open the phone book and try wings from anywhere else before you make your final judgment.

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PIZZA

Zetti’s JAMES TWIGG Senior Managing Editor Dough, cheese and sauce – it’s hard to fathom how large of a debate these three ingredients can spawn. One would think that when thrown together in nearly identical fashions, this trio would produce nearly identical results. As seasoned college students, we know that this is far from the case.

Everyone has their own favorite pizza place in Buffalo. Some enjoy Abbot Pizza because it’s made in Buffalo style – which I still maintain isn’t a thing, unless you consider small pepperonis a style – or La Nova because well, they have bad taste. For me, Zetti’s, like its delicious dough, rises to any occasion.

There’s no substitution for a New York style slice, and in this tundra-esque section of the state, Zetti’s is the best you’ll find.

On sheer options alone, Zetti’s takes the pie. On any given day you can walk in and grab a slice of Buffalo chicken, barbeque chicken, chicken Parmesan, eggplant sorrentino, veggie lovers, meat lovers, penne alla vodka, or several others.

None of the other shops can compete.

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While we’re on the topic of toppings, have you seen the amount Zetti’s puts on its slices? If you happen to order one of the chicken style slices make sure you enjoy it, because I’m pretty sure more than one flightless feathered fowl had to die for it.

That’s how it should be. Not only should your pizza be delicious and in a real style, but it should leave you feeling full and like you got the most bang for your dough.

Sick of these puns yet? Don’t worry; you’re almost there.

If you swear by any other pizza place, then I respect your opinion, but you’re wrong – yes, I realize that doesn’t make any sense. But to me, Zetti’s is Buffalo pizza because, face it, Buffalo doesn’t have its own style. Don’t even bother giving me the half-baked tiny pepperoni argument.

Sorry, I had to get one more in there.

When I was a kid, my dad’s job moved us all over the country, and almost everywhere we went, there was a rivalry for pizza supremacy between Pizza Hut and Domino’s. When I moved back to my parents’ hometown of Buffalo before sixth grade, I was surprised to learn that nobody around here likes Pizza Hut or Domino’s.

Just Pizza gets an honorable mention. It’s a classic example of something that became so overrated that it ended up being underrated.

Everyone around UB likes and eats it so much that it has become “too typical” to say you love Just Pizza. The regular pizza is certainly nothing to brag about (not that it’s bad), but the specialty slices are delicious.

That’s because Buffalo specializes in the local pizza joint.

And let’s just say that Just Pizza is better in a certain state of mind. Everyone who’s been a part of the 4 a.m. mass pilgrimage from The Steer to Just Pizza knows what I’m talking about.

My favorite spot is Abbott Pizza in South Buffalo, on – you guessed it – Abbott Road.

It’s been around forever; I’ve got old uncles and aunts that ate the stuff in their childhood days.

The key to a truly local Buffalo pie is lots of sauce and crispy pepperonis, shriveled almost to the point of being burnt. It’s a small detail, but an important one, and at Abbott Pizza, the crispy pepperoni is executed to perfection each time.

Now I have to make sure everyone knows what Bocce pizza I’m referring to of course. There are three locations, and the one on Transit Rd. in Williamsville is not the Bocce pizza to which I’m referring. To be honest, it’s some of the worst pizza I’ve ever had.

I’m talking about the original Dino’s Bocce Club pizza, and you can get a pie at either the location on Hopkins Rd. in Williamsville or the original location on Bailey Rd. in Amherst.

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La Nova’s MARCENE ROBINSON Staff Writer

MATTHEW PARRINO Editor in Chief

There are a number of fine pizza places around town, but for my money the best is not even up for discussion – Bocce Club Pizzeria.

To anyone who picks Zetti’s: it’s really good, but this is the Best of Buffalo issue. I’m not picking New York style pizza for the Best of Buffalo issue.

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Bocce’s Buffalo is known for a lot of things – chicken wings being at the forefront of it all, but I’ve lived here for most of my life and I think Buffalo has the best pizza in the world.

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The pizza at Dino’s Bocce’s is delicious. It’s a perfect combination of sauce and bread, creating the most mouth-watering pizza experience in Buffalo.

The ingredients are always fresh and the actual slices aren’t dripping in grease like most other local pizza places (La Nova’s).

For a while, I was on the fence about what pizzeria served the best in the city. Growing up eating Bocce’s, I was convinced they were number one; but I saw the light one Sunday afternoon and am officially declaring the winner: La Nova’s Pizzeria.

The service is usually top notch, and you definitely get a family vibe when you head into the store to pick up a phone-in order. It’s also pretty cool to check out the artwork on the walls. They have wallpapered each location with a timeline of Dino’s Bocce’s, and include news articles and other interesting reading materials while you wait for your order.

If you’ve never tried Bocce’s pizza you’re missing out. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, a slice from Bocce’s is some of the best pizza ever.

If you hate those thin cardboard slices like Zetti’s, La Nova’s uses the right amount of dough baked to perfection. From the fluffy crust to the juicy toppings, there is no question that this is the best pizza to sink your teeth into. If you hate those tiny slices that barely have any sauce, and cheese that literally slips off the slice; La Nova’s satisfies the hunger of a real pizza connoisseur. They use 100 percent pure Mozzarella cheese and sauces with a recipe that is coveted more than that of the Krabby Patty from Spongebob Squarepants.

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La Nova’s has all the toppings your pizzaloving soul could ever dream of, from jalapeno peppers to Italian sausage and black olives.

Whatever you’re craving, they have it. You want a pineapple pepperoni anchovy pizza with bleu cheese dipping sauce? It’s all yours.

No wonder they were ranked the number one independent pizzeria in the United States.

That’s right, not just New York, but the whole country.

So if you’re in the mood to have some good pizza while watching the game or for a get together with friends, head to La Nova’s Pizzeria. They’re located at 371 West Ferry Street; and lucky you, a second location at 5151 Main Street.

Oh, and if your drooling right now reading this, don’t worry, they have napkins too.

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Every Monday through Saturday 11 p.m. - 3 p.m. is the Fuji Lunch Special. You can get any two rolls for $6.50 or any three rolls for $9.50. No, I did not have to Google that because I know the entire menu by heart.

The avocado salad is an awesome appetizer for all who love the vegetable. Fuji does not rip off its customers like most places do, and literally gives an entire avocado in the salad.

Combine that salad with a miso soup and you’re set. Most miso soups have a fishy smell to it, but Fuji Grill keeps its customers gag free. With a perfect amount of tofu and seaweed, Fuji knows how to do it just right.

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KEREN BARUCH Asst. Life Editor All of you Japanese food lovers get your chopsticks up and prepare to lose a battle, because Fuji Grill, 736 Maple Road, owns all of your favorite cuisines.

Each Saturday at approximately 1 p.m. my roommates and I prepare our bellies for the most delicious meal ever. We make our way over to Fuji Grill and I wish I were exaggerating when I say this – we order the entire menu.

Saying that I dream about the vegetable fried rice that Fuji serves is an understatement. The spicy tuna and avocado roll (preferably cut into

If you’re really willing to splurge here try one of the kitchen dinner entrees. I can honestly say any of them will make your taste buds run wild and you will find yourself fighting the urge to spend every single one of your paychecks on Fuji.

Are you a spicy mayo lover? Well unlike most sushi places in town, Fuji does not charge you extra for the salmon-colored liquidy goodness, or any other order of special sauce for that matter.

The service is great, and when you go there as frequently as I do the waitresses remember your order, your side order, and even how you like your water (with or without a lemon).

I went Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and I’d be there right now if I wasn’t a struggling college student. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end- at least for this week anyway.

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Wasabi Wonders VERONICA RITTER Life Editor Wasabi, in my opinion, is one of Buffalo’s best sushi restaurants. Tucked into a chain of stores and boutiques on Elmwood Ave., its food stands out above all others.

Being from Long Island, sushi restaurants are a dime a dozen. There are multiple in almost every town, and it’s easy to find good places to eat.

Sushi was actually the last meal I ate before coming to Buffalo my freshman year. I feared that it would be a very long time until I had my next bite of edamame, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and crunchy crab rolls. Fortunately, a friend suggested I try Wasabi, and I’ve been a loyal customer ever since.

Dining in this restaurant tastes like being home again. Its intimate environment with dark grained wooden tables, Japanese art, and low-key lighting makes for the perfect setting for a date, or surprisingly, even a business meeting. In one of my many visits to the restaurant, people were on their laptops discussing important matters while enjoying delicious sushi.

With only nine tables inside, (and a few outside when the weather is nice) it’s a great spot to unwind and relax. Not to mention a great appetizer to the shops nearby. It’s an ideal place to enjoy the company of a few good friends while devouring a few good sushi rolls.

The lunch specials don’t disappoint either.

From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Mon-Sat. two rolls cost only $6.95 and three rolls cost $9.95, which also includes miso soup. With amazing food at amazing prices, it is without a doubt, a best of Buffalo.

Wasabi easily beats out its competitors because it has one thing the others don’t, Tony Kang.

According to its website, wasabius.com, “Tony Kang was the head chef at the renowned Fuji Grill Restaurant. In addition, he has been the master chef at Manhattans famous Japanese Restaurant Sushi Sennin. He has made Sushi for over 20 years. Right now he wants to be the best of the best, opening his own Japanese Restaurant Wasabi in Williamsville.”

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If you prefer a different sushi restaurant, it’s most likely because you haven’t experienced Wasabi for yourself, or just don’t know what good sushi tastes like.

Whether you love sushi like I do, miss your sushi place back at home, or want to try something new, make sure Wasabi is on your to-do list before leaving Buffalo. You won’t be disappointed.

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Three years ago I started a little romantic fling with an out-of-town treasure in Rochester, NY. We met casually at a little dive Chinese restaurant whenever I could get out. It was nothing serious though.

We enjoyed each other’s company, but knew that our relationship could be nothing serious with the distance between us. Then, months later, I was driving around Amherst and there she was, my long distance love. Bubble tea was is Western New York.

In addition, the prices at Gin Gin are relatively inexpensive, and you get your money’s worth in portions with both food and drink. You may want to call ahead, however, if you’re in a rush for take out. Better yet, bring a few friends and eat there for a good ethnic cuisine night out.

If you’ve known bubble tea for a long

A Little TLC with My Bubble Tea AKARI IBURI Senior Life Editor Mango, blueberry, lychee, taro, coconut, red bean, kiwi, guava.

All these fruity flavors and many more are mixed with tea and chewy tapioca balls to create a concoction of bubbley glory. The baristas at Tea Leaf Café (TLC),

I first found bubble tea in Western New York at Gin Gin Restaurant. Located at 3381 Sheridan Dr. in Amherst, Gin Gin offers a great mix of authentic Chinese dishes with some American favorites.

The real crème de la crème at Gin Gin is the bubble tea.

I’m a big fan of different fruit flavors, and Gin Gin does not disappoint. Offering more flavors than one can even fathom, the tastes are bold and delicious – each drink really possessing a kick of flavor. The passion fruit and green apple are two of my favorites, and they will not disappoint you either.

And then there are the tapioca balls.

These black pearls of deliciousness are a textural enigma to many as they are sucked up with the tea through an oversized straw. The tapioca balls at Gin Gin are firm and don’t leave you feeling like you’re chomping on a piece of gum while drinking.

I’ve been to Tea Leaf and I have to agree, the flavors are decent and numerous, but they fall flat next to Gin Gin’s. Drive up another block and you’ll find yourself at the much more sketchy looking plaza where Gin Gin resides. What they say about not judging a book by its cover truly is key here.

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time, I know that trying new places can be a little disheartening. One sip of Gin Gin, however, and you will be ripping up your Tea Leaf rewards card in no time. And if you’re new to the bubble tea scene, or have been too nervous to try, I guarantee you will really enjoy it. Who knows, you may find your own new love.

Since discovering Gin Gin, my romantic fling with bubble tea has grown into something much more serious.

We try to see each other at least once a week, and I’m enjoying getting to know her many sides. I have a feeling she might be the one and our relationship is one I don’t plan on giving up on anytime soon.

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located at 4224 Maple Ave, have bubble tea brewing hands of gold.

TLC is Buffalo’s finest for making these sensational drinks; the drink you chew first, then swallow. The small café has 27 bold flavors that can be mixed and matched, served hot or iced, and can also be made as a frozen smoothie. Tapioca ‘pearls’ can even be substituted for lychee or rainbow jelly.

One combination that workers at TLC have dubbed ‘Crack’ is a mix of taro and coconut that creates a bubble tea baby bursting with an irresistible and addicting flavor.

It’s incredible that the price of a regular tea is only $3.53 and a large smoothie is $4.89 when fanatics would all agree that this drink is fit for a king.

I know bubble tea is not for all.

For those of you who are less courageous to try the balled beverage are probably wondering why anyone would want to try something so strange. But why does Andrew Zimmern from Bizarre Foods shove half of the things he does in his mouth? Because it’s fun. (And sometimes, delicious.)

I can honestly say it took me a while to appreciate the art of bubble tea-ing.

I had my first mouthful four years ago in Costa Mesa, Calif. while visiting my brother over the summer. He always raved about ‘Boba Tea’ and how awesome it was.

After the first brown, gooey, slimy tapioca ball shot up the fat straw and slid down my throat, I thought I was going to puke. This was the most disgusting thing I’ve ever tasted – a drink that I had to chew? Blehhhh…

I remember finishing the smoothie by wiggling my straw around to dodge the rest of the weird balls that made the drink a novelty. I threw out the cup with the pile of goo still intact and I never understood why my brother loved it so much…until now.

The beauty of bubble tea is that it is not just an ordinary drink, but it’s something to be enjoyed socially. With a cool ambiance, splashes of artwork on the walls, and earthy couches to lounge in, TLC has the best atmosphere for enjoying the drink with some friends.

Perhaps my taste buds have matured since I was 16 years old, or maybe my tolerance for weird things has expanded. All I know is that no place compares to the taste, atmosphere, and service that TLC offers.

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Best Theater: Shea’s Performing Arts Center

Best Late Night Munchies: Zonies

Draped in 1920’s glamour, Shea’s is notable not only for the actors that tread its boards, but for the architecture that defines it.

Built with the same gilded opulence of the noble homes of Europe’s opera, viewers are submerged in theater culture as soon as they cross the threshold. Though folding chairs and plywood stages have a certain charm all their own, theatergoers looking for a unique experience, as well as some exceptional shows, should make their way to the heart of Buffalo’s theater district.

College students are always looking for a late night snack, and Zonies dominates the midnight menu. With nearly 50 varieties of calzones, Zonies has something for any hankering. The best part is that it delivers till 5 in the morning. So after a long night of partying, you can have some piping hot deliciousness delivered right to your front door.

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Best Cinema: Regal Cinemas Transit Center

Best Record Store: Record Theatre

A $10 movie ticket is a worthy investment at the Regal Cinemas on Transit Rd. in Williamsville.

With its towering IMAX theater, the Regal Cinemas Transit Center is the venue in Buffalo to see all of the latest movie releases. Quality customer service is a priority for the employees, showing that they are capable of working in a polite manner whether you’re getting your popcorn or your ticket. The bulk seating keeps customers comfortable and the multi-level arrangement ensures that there’s not a bad seat in the house. But what blows away the competition is the astonishing sound quality that pulls the audience into the film’s fictional world.

Vinyl is making a comeback, and Record Theatre is ground zero. The store’s vast inventory is remarkable. From new releases to the records that shaped music, there is something for everyone’s taste.

Go in and bask in the glorious stockpile of records it has. But make sure to go to the one down town; it has a bigger inventory.

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Best Music Store: Music City

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Best Bookstore: Talking Leaves

Located right across the street

For almost 30 years, Talking Leaves

from south, this store might

has provided Buffalo citizens with an

be small, but the knowledge

alternative source for literary works.

possessed by the staff is

Everything from Silverstein to Tolkien

unmatched. This quaint store

is housed within the store’s modest

carries anything a musician

interior, and while over the past three

might need. So much is jammed

decades Talking Leaves’ selection has

into this tiny store that it seems

changed, its honest, hardworking

as though it might bust at the

employees have not. With textbooks,

seams. From guitar strings to

graphic novels and a selection of local

drum kits, Music City has it all.

authors found nowhere else, Talking Leaves couldn’t be more ‘Buffalo.’

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Best Venue: Mohawk Place Tiny, intimate, and smells like sweat: though it may not sound appealing, fans of Mohawk Place wouldn’t have it any other way.

This venue has hosted bands like The White Stripes, Cobra Starship, and Every Time I Die. No barrier, cheap drinks, and great acoustics make Mohawk Place the premier venue in Buffalo. The staff is friendly and a three-dollar PBR is a great value for any venue, as sad as that is. Next time you get a chance to check out a show here, take advantage of it.

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Top Five UB Sports Moments of the Decade pigskin for the game-winning touchdown.

The result set off a frenzy at UB Stadium, as students rushed the field, and the marching band belted the Bulls’ fight song.

2. Men’s Basketball loses 2005 MAC Championship to Ohio on Last-Second Tip-In

But Buffalo had destiny on its side. Perennial losers, the Bulls had marched through the 2008 season on the heels of phenomenal quarterback play out of senior Drew Willy, while junior James Starks put fear into his opponents’ hearts with his uncanny ability to run the football. Their success caught the country off guard, as the Bulls hadn’t recorded a winning record since moving to Division-IA in 1999.

After a 23-10 regular season, the men’s basketball team set the city of Buffalo abuzz in hopes that the Bulls might have enough talent to secure their first trip to the NCAA Tournament in school history.

Now here they were at Detroit’s Ford Field after a 7-5 season, with just one win standing between them and their first MAC title in school history. The Bulls had won just 10 games in seven seasons combined before head coach Turner Gill took over in 2006.

That was the type of season 2008 was. It was magical, memorable, and more than anything, it gave us hope – regardless of how short-lived that optimism proved to be.

The Bulls didn’t disappoint, as they breezed through the conference tournament before squaring off against Ohio in the MAC Championship game at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena. Buffalo appeared to be on the cusp of history as it built a halftime lead of 10 before expanding the gap to as many as 19 points in the second half.

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SCOTT RESNICK Asst. Sports Editor Bulls fans have been on an emotional roller coaster over the past 10 years. There have been highs, lows, heartache, and exuberance.

But above all else, these moments that we’ve experienced have been memorable.

Whether it was losing on a late tip-in or coming out victorious after a last second Hail Mary, these instances will stay with us – the fans – for the rest of our lives. They help to write the history of UB athletics, and whether you think that subject to be a laughingstock or an improving entity, there’s no denying what these moments mean to the campus.

They provided the UB community with the chance to come together as one, and that’s not something that happens every day. For those defining moments, we were all Bulls.

Here are the most memorable UB sports moments of the decade: 5. Men’s Swimming and Diving Wins 2011 MAC Championship 2011 marked a milestone season for the men’s swimming and diving team, as the squad claimed its firstever Mid-American Conference Championship.

The Bulls put forth a dominant effort all season long, but turned in a performance for the ages at the conference championships at Southern Illinois.

There, the Bulls set a MAC Championship record in the final event, the 400-yard freestyle relay, as the foursome of Simon Proudfoot, Mike Dugan, Jared Heine, and Matt Hogan completed the relay in 2:56.60. The win clinched the MAC crown for the Bulls, and marked the only conference championship for UB athletics in the 2010-11 season.

4. Men’s Tennis Wins 2010 Regular Season MAC Championship Coming off of a 2009 season in which the Bulls recorded just four conference wins, a 2010 MAC title seemed far out of reach. But against all odds, first year head coach Lee Nickell led a Buffalo tennis revival, as the team finished the regular season undefeated in MAC play en route to a 12-5 record and a MAC regular season championship.

The Bulls captured the title on the heels of the program’s first win over Ball State, which was their third straight victory and eighth in their last nine matches. Freshman George Tibil extended his teambest MAC record to 5-0 in singles play, while the doubles pairing of senior Kirill Kolomyts and junior Marcelo Mazzetto improved to 5-0 on the season.

3. The Hail Mary The 2008 football team put together what was perhaps the most memorable season in UB sports history.

Cardinals entered the game ranked 12th in the nation, and their hopes for a BCS bowl game were still very much alive – assuming they could knock off the upstart Buffalo Bulls.

That’s when Ohio made a run. The Bobcats forced overtime, and it was there that the true heartbreak would occur.

With the Bobcats clinging to a 78-77 advantage, senior point guard Turner Battle nailed a jumper to give the Bulls the lead with 11.5 seconds remaining in overtime. The basket gave Bulls fans who made the trip one last opportunity to bask in March Madness glory.

But with no timeouts remaining, Ohio pushed the ball up court before Jeremy Fears got off a tough layup with two seconds remaining. The ball bounced off the rim and into the outstretched hands of Ohio’s Leon Williams, who promptly tipped the ball in as time expired.

The Bulls have been to only one MAC championship game since, when they lost to Akron in 2009.

1. Bulls Defeat Ball State and Win MAC Football Championship

But with the odds stacked against them, the Bulls put their school and the city of Buffalo on their backs.

With the Cardinals ahead 17-14 late in the third quarter, Ball State’s star quarterback Nate Davis attempted to take the ball himself and run it in for a score. Instead, Davis was stuffed at the goal line, as Bulls cornerback Josh Thomas knocked the ball loose before fellow corner Mike Newton picked it up and ran it back 92 yards for a game-changing touchdown. It was a lead the Bulls wouldn’t relinquish.

The win earned the Bulls an invitation to the International Bowl, where they would go on to lose to the University of Connecticut Huskies.

The Bulls’ winning ways didn’t last long, as a year later Turner Gill jumped ship for the head coaching job in Kansas, Drew Willy graduated, and James Starks moved onto NFL stardom.

Regardless, the 2008 football season will forever hold a place in Buffalo sports lore as the greatest underdog story this city has ever witnessed. The Bulls of 2008 reminded us how a championship-caliber team can change the attitude and self-conception of an entire campus and its surrounding community, and for that, Bulls fans will always be thankful.

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The 2008 MAC championship game had David versus Goliath written all over it. The Ball State

However, the shocking revival of the UB football program may not have even happened had it not been for the late-game dramatics on this damp, overcast fall afternoon at UB Stadium.

With the Temple Owls leading the Bulls 28-24 with five seconds remaining in the conference-opener, the Bulls had the ball at the Owls’ 36-yard line. Senior quarterback Drew Willy lined up in the shotgun with running back James Starks flanking him in the backfield, and three wide receivers to his right.

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The ball was snapped, and Willy dropped back to the 50-yard line in an attempt to buy time for his receivers to break free downfield before launching a pass to the end zone. Surrounded by five Temple defenders, Bulls star wide receiver Naaman Roosevelt went up for the jump ball, and came down with the

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Continued from Page 18: Javon McCrea is Ready for a National Stage

Continued from Page 18:Bulls Struggle Through Winless Weekend

“McCrea could be on his way to being the next dominant mid-major player,” said Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com said in a report. “If he doesn't make a huge leap this year, it will come next year.”

“I definitely need to work on my offense,” Musil said. “I’m a front row player, so I especially need to work on my allaround game. I also need to work on my blocking to become a more complete player and help the team win.”

McCrea thinks that the leap will come sooner rather than later.

“It’s definitely going to be this year,” McCrea said. “I think I’ve got a lot to prove, but we are going to do big things this year, I can already see it in practice.”

McCrea spent the summer with the USA basketball men’s Under-19 team. After a strong showing, he was the final player cut from the squad.

The All-MAC candidate attributes his increase in popularity to his stint with the team.

“I think being at the USA Basketball [camp] got me out there,” McCrea said. “Playing good [in Colorado] and making it all the way to the last cut got my name out to the nation.”

This isn’t the only honor McCrea earned this off-season. SportsIllus-

trated.com already projected him as one of five sophomores to have a breakout season in 2011.

The recognition has made McCrea the face of the Bulls, which is something he thinks is good for the program.

“It gets our name out there,” McCrea said. “When you say Javon McCrea you’re also recognizing Buffalo. Anytime you mention me you’re talking about Buffalo.”

McCrea has big goals on the horizon for not only himself, but the entire men’s basketball team, as they look to improve upon their 20-14 record from last season. When asked about what fans could expect this season, his answer was simple, “winning the MAC Championship.”

Those eager to watch McCrea play won’t have to wait much longer, as the Bulls will start their season at home on Nov. 11 against St. Peters.

If the projections are correct, fans can expect to see a lot of No. 12 this season.

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It didn’t take too long for Western Michigan to take advantage of Buffalo’s offensive struggles. The Broncos jumped out to an early 17-8 lead and kept the lead to win the set 25-16.

After losing the second set, 25-17, Buffalo looked like it was returning to form as it went on a 5-1 run to tie the Broncos at 15 in the third. The Bulls jumped out to a 20-16 lead right after, but they were unable to finish as Western Michigan closed out the final set, 26-24.

The Bulls tallied only four service errors against Western Michigan, an improvement over their 14 service errors in their last match versus Ohio. However, head coach Todd Kress said there is much more that needs to be done.

“A lot of things need to be changed,” Kress said. “Talk in the locker room does not correlate to the fight on the court.

There has been a lot of talk and very little action.”

The pink was out in UB’s annual Dig For The Cure during the Bulls’ Saturday match against Northern Illinois. Unfortunately for the Bulls, there was not enough blue and white, as the Huskies also dominated them at Alumni Arena.

Northern Illinois hitter Lauren Wicinski was at the forefront of Buffalo’s problems. Wicinski, who leads the MAC with 388 kills, had 14 against the Bulls. Northern Illinois rode off of the All-American candidate’s performance and took the first two sets, 25-14.

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Buffalo tried to salvage a set in the third. In a set that featured 16 ties and six lead changes, the Bulls had a chance to extend the match when they were ahead 19-15.

But the Huskies fought right back to take a 22-21 lead. The Bulls showed a valiant effort to climb back to a 24-24 tie, but they failed to convert on ample set point opportunities to score on set point three different times. This proved to be costly, as the Huskies took the third and decisive set, 30-28.

Kress was very disappointed with the fact his team wasn’t able to win any of the four matches during its week-long home stand.

“When you can’t protect your home court, there are no positives,” Kress said. “Our kids need to learn how to fight.

These losses seem to be coming rapidly and frequently as we refuse to change things.”

The weekend also featured 12 total kills from senior Abby Niekamp and 30 total digs from sophomore Kelly Svoboda.

Sophomore Dani Reinert orchestrated the offense with a total of 57 assists through the two matches, while freshman Alessandra Jovy-Heuser tallied seven total blocks.

Buffalo did manage to win off the court for a good cause, however. The Bulls donated over $2,500 to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute during Saturday’s event.

The Bulls will look to turn their season around as they hit the road this weekend for a matchup with Eastern Michigan (17-6, 5-3 MAC) on Friday night at 7 p.m. and Central Michigan (12-7, 5-3 MAC) on Saturday night also at 7 p.m.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're going to have to do certain things the way they are done, without differing from the game plan in any way whatsoever.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to reschedule much of your day in order to react appropriately to a surprise that develops quickly during morning hours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't overreact when someone does not display the preferred persona. He or she may be going through something of which you are not aware.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can make a few simple changes that make you and yours feel safer and more secure in the long run.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Practice makes perfect, or so they say -- and today you can prove that spending a little more time practicing can surely pay off for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be feeling the separation from someone who has been an important part of your life until now. It's not likely to be permanent.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can provide others with more than a few urgent needs at this time. Timing is everything, and you'll arrive on the scene as needed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -You must be willing to admit it when someone else proves that he or she is in a dominant position. Don't become defensive.

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Javon McCrea Is Ready For a National Stage

Best Sports Team in Buffalo: Bills or Sabres?

AARON MANSFIELD Senior Sports Editor

Buffalo is in a rare predicament right now.

Both of the city’s primary professional sports teams are actually really good. In the past, fans asked which team was worse: Bills or Sabres? In recent years, the Sabres have been impressive while the Bills have struggled mightily. But this year, 2011, nobody really knows which team is better.

First things first: the records.

The Sabres are 3-1 while the Bills dropped to 4-2 last weekend. The Sabres’ best win came against the Penguins, but otherwise, the squad has played middle-of-the-road teams.

The Bills have beaten an incredible New England team and a playoff contender in the Oakland Raiders. Buffalo’s two losses have come on the road to two 4-2 teams, so there’s no reason to panic as the Bills head into the bye.

With the increasing national attention, Javon McCrea is quickly becoming the face of UB basketball.

TYLER CADY Staff Writer The 2011 season hasn’t even started yet. That hasn’t kept sophomore forward Javon McCrea out of the spotlight.

CBSsports.com’s top 100 college basketball players in the nation. The list was compiled by four of the website’s college basketball writers. McCrea ranked 91st, the highest out of the two Mid-American Conference players mentioned.

McCrea earned national recognition on Tuesday when he was listed on

“I think it’s a great honor, people are recognizing how hard I work,” McCrea

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said. “I just think I should be ranked a little bit higher [on the list].”

McCrea’s acclaim spurs from the impressive numbers he racked up during his freshman year. The Newark, NY native averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last season. He was also just four shots away from getting the highest field-goal percentage in

the country, finishing at 63.1 percent.

His numbers were good enough for an honorable mention nod to the All-MAC team.

McCrea did all of this while averaging only 21 minutes off the bench, which spurred the interest of college sports experts.

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The Best of the Rest

Khalil Mack

Tom Murphy

Next, examine the ESPN Power Rankings. Not too much stock can be put into these rankings, but they still represent an expert’s take on the squads. The Sabres are ranked seventh in the latest NHL rankings, while the Bills are ranked tenth. Keep in mind that there are 32 NFL teams and 30 NHL squads.

Still, if you factor in the difference, the Sabres are ranked higher.

The Sabres have shown in recent years that they’re the more reliable team. The Bills have shown flashes of brilliance and then faded away several times.

I do think this Bills team is different, but the Sabres have been more consistent.

The Sabres are currently the better-run organization. Sure, the Bills are winning ballgames with no-name players, but Terry Pegula has shown that he’s willing to make any move necessary to get his team (and Buffalo) a Stanley Cup. Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier is in his 14th season, while Bills GM Buddy Nix is in his second with Buffalo. Nix has done a fantastic job to date, but Regier has been around the block; he knows what he’s doing in Buffalo.

SCOTT RESNICK Asst. Sports Editor Tom Murphy is undoubtedly the best athlete at UB. After garnering Mid-American Conference Player of the Year honors as a sophomore, the Bulls’ starting catcher did nothing but rake all summer long as he split time between the prestigious New England Collegiate Baseball League’s Holyoke Blue Sox and the United States National Team.

Pretty impressive, don’t you think?

But that’s not all.

Murphy was voted the NECL’s top prospect at summer’s end, and he was named to Perfect Game’s Summer Collegiate AllAmerican Team.

What other athlete at Buffalo can boast those types of national accolades? Sure, there are Bulls athletes who have garnered occasional national praise, but to consistently install your name on the national

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scene? That places Murphy into a class of his own.

In fact, one scout projects Murphy to be drafted in the top three rounds of the MLB Draft next spring. To put that in perspective, Albert Pujols had his named called in the 13th round of the 1999 Draft.

Murphy’s prodigious power was on full display this summer when he smashed a 450-foot homerun at Boston’s Fenway Park in an exhibition game against Team USA and top collegiate pitching prospect Kevin Gausman.

Just days later, the national team prodded Murphy to sign a contract to play a fivegame series with them.

Hey, if the U.S. National Team has already jumped on the Tom Murphy bandwagon, don’t you think it’s time you do, too?

Here’s to Tom Murphy, UB’s best athlete.

Email: scott.resnick@ubspectrum.com

Commentators have already alluded to Mack’s NFL future. Fans of opposing teams fear his true abilities. But he has earned accolades that just shouldn't be given to anyone, regardless of statistics, on a team like the Buffalo Bulls.

He was a member of the 2011 Bulls football team, and he’s still respected amongst the nation’s best – that can only mean that he is the best at what he does. This is why Khalil Mack is the best athlete at UB. Like every other student-athlete at Buffalo, Mack is very humble.

Give every candidate on this list the same amount of points for this. Yet what sets him atop the pyramid, what makes him the greatest, is his potential. He is the most built for the next level.

BRADLEY PARKER Staff Writer The only area in which the volleyball team has remained consistent as of late is in the loss category. The Bulls have dropped four of their last five matches and their struggles continued last weekend.

Bulls Struggle Through Winless Weekend

The Bulls could not win a single set against the two MAC powerhouses they faced last weekend.

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Buffalo (9-13, 2-6 Mid-American Conference) hardly got anything going against Western Michigan (165, 6-2 MAC) and Northern Illinois (17-5, 6-2 MAC), and the Bulls got swept, 3-0, by both teams on back-toback nights at Alumni Arena.

First of all, even though his team has struggled, football is still the most popular sport on campus.

He just so happens to be the most talked about on the team, amidst an appalling defense.

Unlike some of the other candidates whose teams often support them and compliment their efforts to produce wins, his doesn’t. This topic is only debatable because the team is so bad.

He is frequently double-covered.

If the Bulls were able to seize the plays when coaches put two of their linemen on him, there would be no need to explain why he is the UB MVP. The fans, commentators, and award committees understand this. I do too, and so should you.

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Western Michigan and Northern Illinois both committed more errors than Buffalo, but they were still in command of the matches. Buffalo was hampered by its poor attack.

The Bulls only averaged .070 in hitting percentage for both games to their opponents’ .233.

Sophomore hitter Dana Musil led the Bulls in kills for the first time since the beginning of October, but even her performance wasn’t too much of a highlight. Musil averaged just 8.5 kills in the two matches.

Musil was highly critical of her own performance.

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I love Lindy Ruff and Chan Gailey. Both are extremely experienced, so I’ll call the coaching matchup a stalemate.

Now let’s check out the teams’ leaders.

Ryan Fitzpatrick has been like his squad: extremely good at times and frustrating at others.

I think he’s an above-average player, but he’s not an upperechelon quarterback.

Fred Jackson has been the most successful Buffalo Bill so far this year. He’s racking up yards and touchdowns like nobody’s business, and I consider him among the best rushers in the league.

Thomas Vanek is one of the most talented forwards in the NHL, whether you want to admit it or not. He’s been solid the past few years, leading the Sabres in goal-scoring each of the past five seasons.

Ryan Miller is also an elite player. Yes, he surrendered four goals against Carolina, but I still think he’s a contender for the Vezina Trophy – the award given to the league’s best goalie.

Perhaps the biggest disparity lies in the squads’ depth. The Sabres are solid from top to bottom, while the Bills have some gaping holes (secondary, injurydepleted offensive line).

Granted, it’s early in the season, but I’ve got to stick with this city’s hockey team. The Sabres are the better squad.

Email: aaron.mansfield @ubspectrum.com