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Lazio drops out, Paladino gains voters LAUREN NOSTRO Senior News Editor

After an unexpected defeat

by Tea Party-backed Republican Carl Paladino, Conservative Party candidate Rick Lazio has dropped out of the race for New York State Governor.

Speaking in New York City at a press conference on Monday, Lazio decided to take his name off the ballot after gaining single digits in recent polls assessing votership for each candidate.

Public opinion polls on the gubernatorial race have varied greatly. Some show Paladino trailing by as much as 33 percent, while others demonstrate that the gap is now under 10 percent.

According to a poll released on Sept. 23 by Siena College (Loudonv ille, N.Y.), Democrat Andrew Cuomo Rick Lazio maintained the lead over Paladino. Fifty-seven percent of likely voters favored Cuomo, while Paladino received 24 percent.

However, a Quinnipiac University poll found Paladino trailing Cuomo by only 6 percent among likely voters with Lazio not included in the poll.

In a release by FOX News, Siena College political science professor and former Republican strategist Dr. Len Cutler stated that La zio’s decision to exit the race should help Paladino.

According to WGRZ, a source close to Paladino’s campaign Carl Paladino has stated that Paladino contacted Lazio three times since the primary, urging Lazio to drop his candidacy.

Lazio has chosen not to endorse either of the two remaining candidates, leaving the Conservative Party to name a replacement. At the Monday press conference in Manhattan, Lazio voiced his opinion on Cuomo and Paladino.

“I ran for office to take on the Albany establishment. I look at the two candidates and I see flawed men,” Lazio said, according to The Washington Post. “Flawed in terms of personal character and flawed in a commitment to ideas and principles that will restore growth and pride to our state.”

Lazio went on to voice his concern with the two remaining candidates and the negative campaigning. However, Conservative Party chairman Michael Long has publicly stated to FOX23 News that he plans to push for Paladino.

Conservative Party leaders will meet in Colonie, N.Y. on Sept. 29 to pick the new nominee.

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Introducing the Blue Monk

Dive bar resurrects as new Belgian beer bar BRITTANY CESAR Staff Writer

Merlin’s, a favorite dive bar of the past, has received a wardrobe change in the most delectable way, introducing a whole new taste to the Elmwood Village.

This Thursday, Buffalo’s one and only Belgian beer bar, the Blue Monk, will open its doors during its long-awaited grand opening.

Anticipation has been on the rise for the opening of Blue Monk, located at 727 Elmwood Ave. The transformation of the dim and squalid Merlin’s into its new façade with blues, beiges and an embellished mural resembling a monk’s hand in stained glass has gained attention throughout Buffalo over the past few months.

Owners Mike Shatzel and childhood friend Kevin Brinkworth Jr.

have been ready to open for a few weeks. After receiving its license last week, the owners finally planned the bar’s opening day.

Shatzel, owner of Cole’s (1104 Elmwood Ave.) and Brennan’s (4401 Transit Rd.), hopes his new establishment will appeal to college students who are not looking for the “Chippewa Strip” atmosphere. “[Blue Monk] will offer great beer in a great setting [with a] non-meat market,” Shatzel said. “It will be a place for great conversation, music and food.”

The idea of Blue Monk arose from a trip Shatzel and Brinkworth took three years ago to Philadelphia, where they experienced the quality Belgian beer garden tenor and decided to bring the sensory experience to Buffalo. The name of the establishment is linked to the • see BLUE MONK | page 2

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Blue Monk, Buffalo’s only Belgian beer bar, will open after months of anticipation this Thursday. With traditional “gastro pub” fare and over 30 varieties of draft beers, the establishment hopes to bring a brand new appeal to Elmwood Village residents.

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Department of Medicine welcomes new Chair DEMIRE COFFIN Staff Writer

CAREY BEYER Staff Writer

Dana Musil is a two-time youthleague national champion, her father played in the National Hockey League for 14 years, and it’s quite possible that someone replaced her right arm with a cannon.

Standing 5-feet 9-inches, Musil is the freshman phenom who has been putting up impressive numbers for the volleyball team this season. Off the court, the outside hitter may not be very imposing, but her presence on the court causes her opponents to shake in fear.

Although she is young, Musil’s journey to Buffalo has been a long one. Her father, Frantisek Musil, was an NHL defenseman, so she spent the first eight years of her life moving from city to city.

After her father retired from professional hockey, the constant travel came to a halt. Her family moved across the Atlantic Ocean to the city of Jihlava in her father’s homeland of the Czech Republic.

It is hard for most children to move across town, so having to live in three different countries can be challenging. Musil, however, is proud of where she’s been.

“It was interesting,” Musil said.

“Europe has a totally different culture; everything is different there.

Even Canada was different than America, so growing up in three cultures is very interesting, and I don’t think many people have the opportunity to experience that.”

In fact, Musil first started playing volleyball in Europe. She played

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Dana Musil could have gone to play volleyball anywhere. Bulls fans are glad she picked Buffalo.

tennis growing up, but after eight years the sport began to lose its appeal. It was at this time that her life would change with just one conversation.

A friend of Musil knew she didn’t enjoy playing tennis, so she encouraged Musil to come out to a volleyball practice. The rest was history.

Musil believed that volleyball would be a great fit for her because she really wanted to get involved with a team sport. Her decision to switch sports may have been difficult, but her parents’ support and encouragement made the transition easy.

“My parents said that I could do whatever I want,” Musil said. “I could play the violin or the piano, • see MUSIL | page 2

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UB’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has two reasons to celebrate its faculty and academic prosperity.

Earlier this month, Anne B. Curtis, MD, the newly appointed chair of medicine at UB, received a Distinguished Fellowship Award from the International Academy of Cardiology at the 15th World Congress on Heart Disease Annual Scientific Session in Vancouver, BC. The department of medicine formally inducted its new department chair on Sept. 22. Curtis, formerly a professor of medicine, chief of cardiology and director of cardiovascular services at the University of South Florida, accepted her new position as the inaugural Mary and Charles Bauer Professor and chair of the department within the School of Medicine and Biomedical Science.

According to an interview with Heartwire, an online cardiology news source, Curtis addressed the move to UB as a “wonderful opportunity,” saying that she was drawn to a school with the dual focus of being a public university with a strong research focus.

UB has one of the four medical schools within the SUNY system.

Curtis will replace Alan Saltzan, who served as chair for five years. In her new chair position, Curtis will be working under fellow cardiologist Dr. Michael Cain, dean of the school of medicine and biomedical sciences.

Cain and Curtis have both served as president of the Heart Rhythm Society in the past decade.

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Dr. Anne Curtis was formally inducted as the chair of the UB’s Department of Medicine on Sept. 22. Curtis received a prestigious fellowship award from the International Acadey of Cardiology just weeks before her induction.

with excellence in research, education and administration to fill the post of department chair.

“The [Department of Medicine] needs to excel in new knowledge,” Cain said.

A formal committee was created by the department of pediatrics to conduct a national search with the assistance of an external search firm.

“Out of 50 candidates, Curtis was the best,” Cain said.

Curtis earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979 and completed her residency in internal medicine at Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She went on to complete fellowships at Duke University Medical Center in cardiovascular • see CURTIS | page 2 classifieds — 11

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WOR L D N E W S France on high alert as officials warn of possible terror attacks When an unclaimed package was spotted in a busy Paris subway station Monday, police immediately diverted trains, ordered thousands of frustrated travelers into the street and dispatched a bomb squad to test for explosives.

Within half an hour, the armorsuited specialists had determined there was no bomb. Train and subway passengers flooded back into the Saint Lazare station, rail lines re-opened and France’s increasingly nervous anti-terrorism

authorities breathed a sigh of relief.

The alert was short-lived but the message was clear: France has the jitters over the possibility of a terrorist attack.

In a country where people sometimes make fun of precautions taken in the United States since Sept. 11, 2001, President Nicolas Sarkozy’s government has gone out of its way in recent days to warn repeatedly that terrorists may be planning a new attack in France.

Tension has also risen because of the capture of five French people on Sept. 15, along with two African colleagues, at a remote French-operated uranium mine in the central African country of Niger.

Their abduction was acknowledged by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, a band of several hundred extremists who have pledged loyalty to Osama bin Laden and for the past decade have been marauding in the vast deserts of Niger, Mauritania, Mali and Algeria.

Although officials later dismissed that report as unreliable, they maintained the high alert. Patrols by soldiers armed with automatic rifles were increased at airports, train stations and monuments such as the Eiffel Tower that receive daily streams of tourists.

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learn about art or any fine language.

But they won’t let me sit at home and be a couch potato.”

Even though Musil may not have possessed the same talent in hockey as her father and brothers, she did enjoy unbelievable success in volleyball during her time spent in the Czech Republic.

In only four years, she won her first national championship with her U-17 team. The next year, Musil repeated as a national champion with her U-19 squad.

At the beginning of last year, after living over a decade in the Czech Republic, Musil’s family moved to Vancouver.

Musil helped her high school team reach provincials (also known as a state championship) for the first time in 17 years and her club team, FVVC Vancouver, ranked fifth in Canada.

During her time with the team,

Musil had the opportunity to compete in tournaments held in the United States. It was at one of these tournaments that Musil found out about the up-and-coming volleyball program in Buffalo.

“It was at a tournament in Las Vegas,” Musil said. “After we played our last game, we were all in a van and my coach asked me what grades I had. I said pretty decent for a foreign student. He asked if I liked cold weather. I said I didn’t mind snow; I love snow.”

Her coach had been talking to Bulls head coach Todd Kress about the possibility of Musil playing Division I-A volleyball in Buffalo.

When Musil eventually made the decision to come to Western New York, those around her could not help but worry about the weather in her future home. She didn’t believe anyone until she got a chance to experience it for herself.

That stubbornness was the best thing that could of happened to

Buffalo volleyball. Her decision to play for the Bulls has been exciting for everyone close to the program, including Kress.

“We felt very fortunate when she decided to come to Buffalo,” Kress said. “She was highly recruited coming out of Canada and she had a look at some other programs. She’s a great kid and steady player who brings a lot to the court, both the front row and back row.”

Now that she is in Buffalo, Musil is making major contributions in her first year. She is one of five freshmen that Kress has brought in, including Kelly Svoboda, Christine Fritsche, Dani Reinert and Carissa McKenna.

The success that these girls have had this season has opened eyes on campus, and all signs point toward Musil and the freshman five opening eyes across the country in the very near future.

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Pakistan condemns NATO airstrikes that kill 55 (Jalalabad)

Justice dept. lawyer kills self

A Justice Department lawyer under investigation for possible misconduct in Monday strongly condemned a pair the prosecution of former Sen. Ted Steof NATO airstrikes on Pakistani soil vens of Alaska committed suicide over that NATO officials said killed about 55 the weekend, the law firm representing suspected insurgents over the weekend. him confirmed Monday.

T he Pakistani government on

The airstrikes, which military officials said were carried out to beat back an attack on a small Afghan army border outpost, come amid what Pakistani officials describe as a sharp rise in suspected CIA drone attacks targeting Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistan.

Although NATO troops have occasionally crossed into Pakistan while pursuing militants, this weekend’s operation was unusual for the high death toll and the sharp rebuke from Islamabad.

The incident is likely to exacerbate tensions between the U.S-led international force in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which Washington sees as a crucial, if sometimes unreliable, partner in the war in Afghanistan.

Nicholas Marsh, 37, was one of several Justice lawyers under investigation by a special prosecutor for possible legal improprieties that led a judge to vacate Stevens’s 2008 conviction in a corruption case. A spokeswoman for Marsh’s attorney, Robert Luskin, confirmed Monday that Marsh had killed himself but offered no further details.

The investigation concerns irregularities in the prosecution’s approach to sharing evidence and witness statements with defense lawyers. The Justice Department asked U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan to drop the case against Stevens after learning that prosecutors had failed to turn over notes that contradicted testimony from their key witness.

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disease and investigative cardiac electrophysiology.

Additionally, Curtis spent 19 years teaching and practicing medicine at the University of Florida, Gainesville. During her career, she has written over 113 book chapters, editorials and reviews, as well as a book on cardiac pacing.

Curtis was inducted on Sept. 22 at the Biomedical Education Building on South Campus.

“This is an opportunity to lead an entire department of medicine and the largest department in the school of medicine, with over 140 full-time faculty members and a large residency program.” Curtis said in her interview with Heartwire.

Even freshman undergraduate students studying medicine are eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new, experienced departmental chair.

“[At the induction], I realized how very accomplished [Curtis is] and how critical [her roles is] for the future of UB, including the UB 2020 program,” said Nicholas D. Valente, a freshman in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Curtis, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., has voiced her excitement to move back to a place that has four seasons, although she is expecting the winter season to be a challenge.

“I moved to Buffalo just a week ago. I’ve heard so much about the friendliness of Buffalo – turning out to be quite true. The night I arrived, a neighbor, a complete stranger, showed up at my house and offered to get me dinner from the supermarket,” Curtis said. “I like that I barely knew my neighbors in Tampa.”

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prominent jazz musician, Thelonious Monk, and his well-known hit “Blue Monk.”

Blue Monk brings a new flavor to the Elmwood Village. The bar will specialize in Belgian brews and highend bar food. The menu is considered gastropub fare, referring to a menu combining modern European food with traditional Belgian and British influence. “[The menu includes] pot pies, stews and hearty, hot sandwiches,” said Steve Kennedy, front house manager of Blue Monk. “Mostly everything is going to be [cooked] with beer.”

Belgian beer will be a key ingredient in distinctive dishes such as double-fried pommes frites with homemade mayonnaises, mussel pots, Spar’s sausage dishes, slow braised short ribs and carbonnade flamande (beef and beer stew). The pub will also offer wings and burgers for those with less adventurous taste palettes.

Needless to say, the beer list will be something worthy of anticipation.

Belgian beers available will include various craft ales whose brewing origins date back to the Middle Ages.

The ales represent the old art of brewing from Belgian culture and from Trappist monasteries in France.

Blue Monk’s 31 draft beers will supply tasty creations including stouts, tripels, ambers, flemish reds, lambics, hoppy ales, dubbels, and more. Beers from breweries such as Ommegang, Unibroue and Duvel will come in authentic glassware to compliment their intended tastes.

Although the Blue Monk was renovated, the establishment has an old-fashioned pub feel as a result of its antique pub décor and wainscoting created from the local not-for-profit social enterprise, Buffalo Re-Use. “We’re really excited [for the final opening],” Kennedy said. “We don’t want to alienate people [from other areas of Buffalo]. I’ve lived in the [Elmwood Village] for over a decade and this is just what this neighborhood needs.“ With the support of the Elmwood neighborhood, Shatzel hopes the Blue Monk will eventually expand its large backyard lot into a traditional biergarten in the future months.

This weekend, put down your beer pong balls and take a mouthwatering excursion to finer flavors in the Elmwood Village to wine and dine at Elmwood Avenue’s new beer bar.

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Vote yes for the mandatory student activity Fee Referendum in the Student Union until Thursday

If you are an undergraduate student at UB, you were required to pay the Student Association $94.75 as part of your tuition this year. Known as the student activity fee, the money allows the SA to provide students with free events such as Fall Fest, Spring Fest and the Distinguished Speakers Series.

Every two years, a student referendum is held to determine whether undergraduates want the fee to remain mandatory or not. If you haven’t voted yet, there is one thing you should do before you leave campus and start studying or drinking.

Go to the Student Union and vote “yes.”

Whether you approve of the lineups for Fall Fest and Spring Fest or not, the reality is that we are still being treated to a free concert, and something is better than nothing.

Remember when Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert came to speak here in 2008 and undergraduates got in for free? It never would have happened if not for the student activity fee.

Additionally, the student activity fee makes up a huge portion of the funding that clubs receive, so if you are a part of the rugby team, the College Democrats, the Black Student Union or any other club on campus, it’s in your best interest to keep the fee mandatory.

SA also used money from the student activity fee to initially fund 24-hour busing between campuses.

As a result, the university’s administrators saw that it was a necessary measure and ended up paying for the busing out of their own budget.

If the students vote “no” for the mandatory student activity fee, the continuity on campus would be entirely gone. Clubs and other student organizations would have to start over with their own funding, putting more of a financial burden on their members.

Students used to looking forward to Fall Fest and Spring Fest would be sorely disappointed to find out that there are no free concerts anymore.

Even if you are not part of a club and do not attend any of the free concerts or speeches provided by the SA, chances are that you are still benefiting from paying the fee in some way, shape or form. If the students vote “no,” everybody loses out on many opportunities.

There is one way in which the referendum should be changed, however. The vote shouldn’t be a simple “yes” or “no.” It should include other questions, such as “Do you support using the fee to fund free concerts?” and “Do you support using the fee to provide 24-hour busing?”

The SA should also be more transparent with the way it spends the students’ money. Whenever a transaction is made, the organization should readily provide that information to the students. After all, it is the students’ money, and officials elected by the students themselves are spending it.

The editorial board urges all students to vote “yes” for the mandatory fee, and we also urge you to get involved with the SA if you are dissatisfied with the way they are using the fee.

Obama proposes longer school years One of many problems with the current education system In an interview with Matt Lauer on NBC’s “Today” show on Monday morning, President Barack Obama said that he was in favor of lengthening the school year for American students in grammar school and high school.

Right now, American students attend school for an average of 180 days out of the year, compared to an average of 196 for nations such as Germany, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, which have moved ahead of the United States in student performance.

Formerly a leader in educating youth, the U.S. has fallen below 20th in certain world rankings and is especially deficient in the areas of math and science. Obama predicts that the only way to remedy the problem is more time in the classroom for young students.

The editorial board endorses extending the school year, but we also think that many other things need to be done about the education system in order for that to be entirely successful.

Firstly, teachers need to be held to higher standards. Those teachers who are not truly qualified (or who do not have a true motivation to help students) need to be removed from the system. In order to do that, tenure rules and procedures may have to be modified so that teachers cannot simply do the bare minimum once they are tenured.

Once we have an improved system in place, though, teachers who are truly dedicated need to be paid better. Young people who have a calling to teach often do not follow through because it is hard to support a family with a beginning teacher’s salary, especially in urban areas, where living rates are higher and good teachers are most needed.

Teachers unions need to cooperate with lawmakers and school districts in making any changes to the system, especially when it comes to the controversial topic of extending the school year. Though summer vacations are very convenient, the unions must remember that the changes are there for the benefit of the students, just like teachers are.

After all, if summer vacation is the sole reason that certain people choose to teach, changes should be made to ensure that those types of teachers aren’t being hired any longer.

Research shows that students who are guided by their parents to read and keep up with other educational activity during the summer do better in their future studies. Extending the school year would close the gap during which many students without that opportunity forget what they have learned.

The impact that teachers make on the lives of young people cannot be underestimated. We all remember a teacher from high school that was especially inspirational or who really helped students understand topics, making them fun to learn.

Unfortunately, we all also remember the teacher that everybody hated to get, who could care less about students’ performance and was only waiting for his or her retirement benefits. The changes that the president is proposing will hopefully eliminate those teachers. With better teachers and an extended school year, American students can get back into competition with their peers from other leading nations.

l e t t e r t o t h e e di t or To the editor, Paul Stephen addresses the parking issue by suggesting that commuters pay for their parking passes. This is, in effect, adding another fee. We already pay for our passes; this is included in the transportation fee. I, as a commuter living in Lockport, do not want to pay an additional fee when I am already paying for transportation services I do not use: the little shuttle buses, the big buses going between the

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campuses, etc. We pay for so many things at UB most of us will never use, especially if we don’t live on campus.

Instead, UB should create more parking lots. There is space for more parking lots on North Campus. There is space to expand the parking lots already in existence. It would need a road crew for a few days — a week, maybe — to create a few new lots.

Another idea is to forbid students living in dorms and other

on-campus housing from driving their cars to the Academic area of the campus. I know this seems draconian, but — it’s a short walk!

And there are shuttle buses! You guys pay for them — use them.

The rest of us who need to drive and need to park our cars should be able to find our parking spaces much more easily.

Polly MacDavid senior, English major

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Little monster till the end Lady Gaga is coming to Buffalo.

Excuse me while I find a paper bag.

There is no denying Lady Gaga’s skill as an artist. She lives her art: the music she performs, the clothes she wears and the very way she moves all mean something. She is an expert in shock value, never doing what is expected unless the expectation is complete and total insanity.

I first became a fan of Gaga with the release of her “Paparazzi” music video, which is so full of figurative depth that each time I watch it is a new experience. When I started coming out to family and friends nine months ago, I found strength in her image and the ideals of equality she represented.

So when I heard my “monster mama” was coming to perform in Buffalo this March, I could hardly contain my excitement. I promised myself I would go, no matter what the cost. When the ticket information was released yesterday morning, I could feel my wallet shrivel a little, but I was still determined to go.

While I continued to swear my attendance, many of my friends balked and backed out. I understood; after all, $80 for a floor ticket is more than a little stressful on a college student’s budget. But many of us stood by our oaths and continued to assert that we were going, no matter how long we would have to survive on Ramen for our choice.

Taking a step back, I realize this is more than a little foolish. It is, after all, a lot of money, especially on a limited budget. So why spend so much? What makes Lady Gaga so worth such a heavy investment?

For me, this isn’t just a concert. It’s not even an “experience” like it is to most other “little monsters.” To me, this concert, a little more than a year after I first began to come out as gay, is a confirmation of the very ideals that have made me who I am today.

Lady Gaga stands for the underdog. She represents those of us who are “different,” who have faced hardship for simply being ourselves, and who are seen by some as “monsters.” She stands to tell us that we aren’t wrong. She tells us we are in the right to be ourselves and gives us the courage to be individuals.

Using her fame as a springboard, Lady Gaga has fought for the LGBT community time and time again. She has given a voice to those afraid to speak, and she has given people like me the strength to be themselves.

Lady Gaga is an inspiring force, and attending her concert next March will be an affirmation that the struggles I have faced for the past 19 years, particularly those of the last nine months, have not been in vain. Attending the Monsterball will bring the “coming out” chapter of my life to a close and push me forward toward the rest of my life. And that experience, right there, is why I feel comfortable dropping $80 for a general admission ticket.

And if you can gather up the funds to go, keep an eye out for me. I’ll be the one fighting my way to the front in a pair of heels.

E-mail: clinton.hodnett@ubspectrum.com

Corrections P 1. There were a few mistakes in the article titled “Breaking down the SA budget.”

Firstly, part-time students do not simply pay $7.90 as their mandatory activity fee. Instead, they pay that figure ($7.90) for every credit hour they take. For example, a part-time student taking one course for three credits would be charged $23.70.

Second, the difference between the funding that the Democrat and Republican clubs receive is contingent upon many factors (financial need, length of existence, level of attendance, community service etc.). Two years ago the Republican club lost a large amount of their funding because they failed to comply with certain criterion, which explains the disparity between their funding.

Lastly, there were a number of errors on the SA Expenditure graph. Here is the correct information that should have been listed: Fall and Spring Fest talent budget: $400,000 Fall and Spring Fest production budget: $250,000 Distinguished Speaker Series: $140,000 Direct Club Funding: $555,022 Sub Board Allocation and Accounting Fees: $500,000 SA Student Stipends: $195,000 SA Professional Stipends: $405,000 SA Non-Stipend Personnel: $30,000

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NICOLAS PINO Asst. Arts Editor

Brightest Day: “The Flash No. 5” Police scientist Barry Allen is in deep trouble. He is, without a doubt, in more trouble than a police officer has ever been in before.

He’s been charged for murder, but not in the 21st century.

Issue No. 1 started the series with Allen’s return to the police force with high tensions around the precinct. He is called to action almost immediately, as the body of Mirror Monarch lies lifeless on the streets of Central City. While investigating possible leads, he is confronted by time-traveling Rogues, a coalition of diverse super-villains and doppelgangers.

Issue No. 5 contains stunning artwork by Francis Manapul and a phenomenal murder-mystery plot by the incredibly clever Geoff Johns. “The Flash No. 5” is a true pleasure to read because of the epic confrontation between the Rogues and their 25th century counterparts, the Renegades. This confrontation turns deadly as Flash is smashed into a three story tall mirror containing the sinister Mirror Lords.

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The fastest man in the world fought the law, and the law won in “Brightest Day: The Flash No. 5.”

In the story’s dramatic conclusion, the Flash faces the 25th century judge who will determine whether it’s life or death for the lightningquick super hero.

This series continues to be a fantastic re-imagining of the Flash universe, which continues to surprise and amuse its readers. It is a must-buy for all the lightning and crimson hero lovers in the comic book universe.

Shadowland: “Moon Knight No. 2” The Shadowland comics have thus far been thoroughly entertaining. From a darker side of Daredevil to Moon Knight’s evil body double, they have kept many Marvelites engulfed in reading.

In “Moon Knight No. 2,” Marc Spector endures incredible hardships because of his refusal to kill in the name of his god, Khonshu.

As it turns out, gods don’t like being told no. In a decisive strike, Khonshu creates a dark entity of Moon Knight, sending the clone after Spector’s pregnant wife and causing her to lose her unborn child.

As rage consumes Spector, he is left with little choice and must now confront Khonshu’s evil avatar.

This entire Shadowland series has been visually appealing, but there has always been something darker about the Moon Knight series.

The sepia tone flashbacks provide excellent graphic contrast to the dual tone black and white the franchise is known for.

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Khonshu proves that gods aren’t to be trifled with.

This series is bloodier than most of its DC counterparts, this issue especially, as readers see Spector’s wife beaten within an inch of her life.

However, some panels contained in the comic are absolute eye-candy.

Plot twists abound, as Khonshu chose his evil avatar wisely, targeting a character from one of the many shady areas of Spector’s life. For those looking for a bit of Moon Knight revelry, this issue is perfection.

The Walking Dead No. 77 For decades, zombies have been used to shock and amuse their audience while demonstrating how human-like the mindless horde can be.

Issue No. 77 is all about the boiling over of relationships, repressed anger and the struggle of living the everyday life that the survivors of the zombie apocalypse must endure.

More so than any comic series, The Walking Dead is a social commentary on how humanity must coexist through all its flaws in order to continue living.

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Robert Kirkman’s epic tale of the Zombie Apocalypse somehow continues to improve this week in “The Walking Dead No. 77.”

Series author Robert Kirkman’s group of survivors tells this story like no one else ever could, and with each passing issue his series improves on its lore. This issue is an exceptional piece of work, as every relationship is strained through the loss of one of the group’s members.

Dead, making every black and white panel come alive, preferably not literally.

This critically acclaimed series is definitely worth a read before its television debut on Oct. 31 on AMC. Until then, however, this series is a mandatory read for comic book junkies and fresh ink lovers alike.

Human emotion literally bleeds through the pages of The Walking

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Friday evening marked the 2010 installment of Beyond/In Western New York.

With over nine different venues to choose from, art lovers from all over Western New York stayed busy while exploring the range of exhibits on display.

just conventional paintings.

Friday’s opening displayed work that ranged from Bibleinspired paintings by Bruce Adams to a “Swinging Suitcase” by Jessica Thompson, which emitted chirping noises when swung back and forth.

Thematically speaking, the artists explored the ability to shape possibility. And as they have shown, the possibilities are endless.

The exhibition has had a vast and diverse history of success. The show was first held at the Albright Knox Gallery in the mid ’60s and has since grown to include artists from not just Western New York, but Central New York, Southern Ontario, Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania as well.

Jessica Thompson, a collaborative artist showcased at the Squeaky Wheel, is popular for her participatory artwork.

On Friday, visitors were able to sign out walking devices and were then encouraged to go outside and take a walk.

The sounds of their footsteps were then amplified through their headphones.

Artists were chosen by curators from over a dozen area galleries under the direction of John Massier from Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center.

Through the simple act of walking, your presence was legitimized, an interesting commentary on the idea of self-importance.

This year, artists were asked to respond to the overarching theme of Alternating Currents. Inspired by the 1890s invention of alternating current electricity at Niagara Falls, the theme was a springboard for more than

Another exhibit showcases Barbara Lattanzi’s film “Songs at Midnight,” a movie that comes with an epilepsy warning. The flashing lights and whirling squares are trippy to say the least, and the film is not recommended for people who get

claustrophobic.

Alternatively, fashion victims and economists alike will appreciate Stephanie Rothenberg and Jeff Crouse’s original investigation into the virtual marketplace.

Titled “Invisible Threads,” the project is a dual-reality clothing line that uses multiple interfaces to create a portal between real life and Second Life, an online virtual world, in which virtually manufactured goods become physical commodities.

These exhibits are only a fraction of those featured.

Photography buffs will not want to miss Peter Dauria and Andrea Mancuso’s fascinating high-speed photos by viricode. Otherwise unobservable phenomena, such as the dispersal of droplets the instant that a water balloon bursts, were captured to let us see what we couldn’t normally see, expanding one’s ability to sense what is around and the ability to give shape to what is possible.

Jessica Lewis, a staff member at Western New York Book Arts Collaborative was not surprised by this year’s success.

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Trust and honesty make a solid foundation for any romantic relationship. However, disclosing every detail is not always necessary, as partners still need their share of privacy.

Relationships are a lot like prison.

From the moment you change your Facebook status from “single” to “in a relationship,” you have basically signed away your rights and your freedom.

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Is texting a member of the opposite sex cheating?

I had an especially paranoid boyfriend who went through my phone when I was sleeping. From pictures to texts and calls, no message was left unread. Thankfully, my roommate saw the glow from my phone illuminate his prying eyes, so I found out about his serious creeping.

Was his peace of mind worth the invasion of my privacy? I’d have to argue no.

Beyond the fact that I didn’t have anything to hide, my phone is my own personal possession.

The only thing more annoying than having your phone searched is having to explain the most minute details of every conversation.

Completely innocent banter could be construed as intense flirting to the uninformed reader.

Why the skepticism? If there aren’t problems, don’t try to create them.

On the other hand, don’t give your boyfriend or girlfriend something to worry about. If you’re constantly texting while the two of you are together, have a little respect and pay attention to him or her.

Do Facebook messages and inboxes equal cheating?

No one can control the Facebook messages he or she receives.

Most of us have hacked our way into our significant other’s Facebook if we don’t have access to them already. My boyfriend and I were both spying on each other’s Facebook, both supposedly without the other’s knowledge.

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Jeremy Renner stars as the on-edge sidekick in the bank-robbing blockbuster, The Town.

Is texting a member of the opposite sex cheating?

Do Facebook messages and inboxes equal cheating?

I remember one boy I used to see who would consistently ask me who I was texting when we were together. I solved this problem by turning my phone off, leaving it in my car or purse or just putting in on silent.

I don’t know about anyone else, but for me a warning sign of trouble in any relationship is when both partners spend more time turning their phones on than each other.

But to go back to the question: is it texting or sexting?

A casual, platonic text every now and then is fine, but if I knew that my boyfriend was constantly hitting up girls, I would consider it cheating.

Oh, and to those guys whose phones are constantly blowing up, we all know that you aren’t getting all those texts out of nowhere.

When I was dating my ex-boyfriend, he was once unfortunate enough to leave his Facebook account open on my computer. Although I realized what I was about to do was entirely inappropriate and sneaky, I began a complete and thorough search of all of his inbox messages from even before we started dating.

Thankfully, for him, there was nothing salacious to be found from any girls, but if there had been, I would have considered it cheating.

I understand that a guy can’t help if a desperate ex sends him a “Hey, how are you?” message. However, messages like those, which I take as “Let’s have sex soon,” should not garner a response.

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Affleck’s big night out on The Town JAMESON BUTLER Arts Editor

Grade: B+

Earning money the ethical way is so last year.

Ben Aff leck gets back behind the camera to show the rich, but not always famous, lifestyle of a bank robber.

With his 2007 directorial debut Gone Baby Gone, Affleck showed people that his lack of acting skills is made up for with his directing capabilities. His follow up, The Town, continues to display his talent behind the lens.

Affleck does a fantastic job helming the camera. Quick cuts and gritty shots make the action in the movie seem less over-the-top, and gives the film a realistic feel to

bank robberies. The excellent camera work adds to the immersion and makes the viewer feel as if they were in the bank.

The f i l m’s open i ng sequence is beautifully shot and automatically engages the audience. The intense five minute scene is not only used to dazzle the crowd, but it also creates the outline for the whole movie.

“The townies,” as they’re affectionately referred to, include Doug MacRay (Ben Aff leck, Extract), James Coughlin (Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker), Albert “Gloansy” Magloan (Slaine, Gone Baby Gone) and Desmond Elden (Owen Burke, May the Best Man Win). They all grew up in Charlestown, • see TOWN | page 8

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“I think the reason that Beyond/ In Western New York works is because of the large range of artwork on show,” Lewis said. “There is something for everyone, regardless of age and preference.”

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The opening weekend may be over, but there are still lots of cool exhibits to check out. Jody Hanson will do liquid light projections onto storefront windows at the new M&T building at 285 Delaware Ave., and on Oct. 2 Jessica Thompson will be running a Bike Hack and Sound Ride at the Squeaky Wheel.

From paintings to sculptures, Beyond/In Western New York offered a bit of art for everybody.

Participants will build their own speakers, attach them to their bikes and then ride around town to create amplified sounds. The cost is $45, all materials are included and you get to keep your speaker at the end of it.

For more information on upcoming events visit beyondinwny.org/ calendar.

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the biggest hotbed for bank robbers in the world.

Proving that some people are truly a product of their environment, the four are first shown on screen planning their next heist.

When the plan is set in motion, a few problems arise, including Coughlin brutally assaulting the bank’s manager unprovoked.

Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall, Frost/Nixon), the bank’s assistant manager, is abducted as a hostage for the crew to get away.

As MacRay and Keesey’s relationship blossoms, MacRay becomes more and more uncomfortable with him and Keesey living in Charlestown. Because of this, MacRay starts toying with the thought of leaving the game for a new life in Florida.

However, with FBI Special Agent Adam Frawley (Jon Hamm, Madmen) on his trail, getting out

of Charlestown proves to be more difficult than MacRay envisioned.

The acting in The Town is what truly sets the movie apart. Every character is played to perfection, something rarely seen in modern day cinema. Even Affleck shines in it, which is no easy feat for him.

Coughlin is excellently portrayed as one man you wouldn’t want to cross. Renner’s performance is guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine as the psychotic sidekick.

Hall shows the side effects of being taken hostage as well as any actress could. From the neurotic tendencies to the full-blown Stockholm syndrome, Hall’s character is one of the most believable performances throughout the movie.

However, it’s the man that stands in opposition of MacRay that is also the one that sticks out the most.

Hamm does a remarkable job portraying the veteran detective

Frawley and shows the deceitfulness that federal agents are able to use when trying to catch a criminal.

Hamm does such a great job in the role that it’s easy to forget that he is an actor and not an actual federal agent.

Throughout the film, Charlestown natives are shown to be, and often referred to as, a family. This is a major motif of The Town. Several times during the film, the concept of family is looked at in a different way to make the audience question what family truly means.

While The Town might not be as good as Affleck’s first attempt at directing, it is a great follow up.

From the acting to the action, The Town is a high intensity thrill ride that will keep viewers on edge until the credits roll.

Hopefully for movie fans the world over, Affleck’s directing career is long from over.

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We both found questionable things, but this is much like the text message argument. On mine, an old friend asked me for my number because he was coming back to town the upcoming weekend. His featured an ex-girlfriend who was trying to get back in touch.

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be some room for concern. Beware of deleted threads; if he or she is crafty enough, they’ll be gone quicker than you can hack.

Are solo hangouts cheating?

As long as your guy or girl is upfront about the upcoming hang out, this shouldn’t be a problem.

There’s a very thin line between jealousy and reasonable concern.

Your boyfriend had friends before you and it’s likely he’ll have these friends while you’re dating, too.

Is dancing with someone at a club cheating?

I was visiting my boyfriend at his school and we went out with a group of his friends. His one female friend wanted to dance, so I tagged along and danced with her while he hung around the bar.

As most people know, if you’re female and have the majority of your appendages, at least 13 guys reeking of Hollister’s latest scent will approach and try to impress you by relentlessly grinding the life out of you.

Her and I behaved and politely told each that we have boyfriends, but one persistent male hung around a little longer than usual. This is where the argument began.

My boyfriend freaked out, refused to speak to me and left the club.

I understand that no one likes to see his or her significant other

dancing with someone else. However, if we’re to be logical, chances are that the person he or she is dancing with is completely random.

Names and numbers will very rarely be exchanged and any physical contact will last no longer than the four minutes of the song.

Do you really think that this one dance was so unbelievable that your boyfriend or girlfriend will drop you and start dating this dance partner?

It may not be the most welcome sight and should by all means be avoided, but it definitely isn’t cheating.

Is it okay to just take a look?

I’m going to be honest. I check out girls a lot more than my boyfriend does.

I look at every girl’s butt as she walks by. I’ll comment if I think a girl has a nice rack. There are beautiful people everywhere and to honestly think that your significant other isn’t going to take a look is a little ridiculous.

Have a sense of humor. Sharing in these comments together could be fun and shows that you’re secure with yourself enough to compliment someone else on their positive features.

However, if he’s constantly comparing you to every attractive girl that walks by in a demeaning way, don’t accept that treatment. Know the difference between harmless comments and insults.

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Even as Clapton enters his twilight years, he hasn’t lost a step in his musical career.

Eric Almighty ANAM AHMED Staff Writer

Eric Clapton has been referred to as a god on more than one occasion.

Being a divine figure comes with a few perks, like not having to listen to anyone when it comes to your music.

As a result, Clapton’s 19th album, simply titled Clapton, is an eclectic mix of blues, country and even a bit of jazz. The record is comprised of 14 tracks, with only one of them being an original piece.

However, this is not just another cover album. Clapton takes songs by old-time greats such as Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer and Irving Berlin, and makes them his own.

On “Rockin’ Chair,” originally performed by Carmichael, Clapton layers world-weary vocals over bluesy guitar chords. He exudes

a mellow confidence that carries through the entire length of Clapton.

It may not have the unabashed passion of “Layla,” but it certainly has the self-assurance of a man that is comfortable in his own skin.

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But Clapton is not all about back porch blues. Bryan Ferry’s “When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful” has a fun, Louie Armstrong-esque feel to it and is bound to put the bounce back in even the most cynical step.

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The album does run a little long, something Clapton fans will not be unfamiliar with. Yet there isn’t a single track that it could have done without. The only exception to this may be the strained ballad “Diamonds Made from Rain,” but even that has a guitar solo that is impossible to hate.

Clapton may be a disappointment to those who have not yet come to

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I don’t want to sound like the Gestapo here, and I wouldn’t freak out if my boyfriend sent an inbox to a female classmate about a homework assignment. But that begs the question: Why does it have to be an inbox?

Why can’t he just write it on her wall, where I can read it, too?

Are solo hangouts cheating?

I’m a firm believer in the fact that guys and girls can be simply platonic friends with no sexual attraction or possibility for something in the future. Barney and all his friends are the perfect example.

However, when you start dating someone, there have to be boundaries on what are acceptable and unacceptable interactions.

I think that no matter what, if you don’t clear a hangout with your boyfriend or girlfriend because you are worried about making him or her angry or jealous, then it’s a form of cheating.

If you’re a guy and you want to meet up in Capen with Bertha, an adult learner from your Statistics class, then you should have no problem getting the green light from your girlfriend.

However, if you are hesitant to ask your partner if you can go for drinks with Barbie, a girl who has wanted to get with you since first grade, then you probably shouldn’t even consider going.

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Is dancing with someone at a club cheating?

If it were 1950 and we all still did the Sock Hop and the Mashed Potato, then I would have to say no, dancing with someone other than your significant other is not cheating.

Unfortunately, we live in 2010, when dancing is more like bumping, squeezing, grinding and humping.

In most clubs, you are likely to be intoxicated and listening to a dizzying techno remix of “Make it Clap” by Busta Rhymes. The guy or girl with whom you are dancing will mostly like have no problem getting a little handsy. How can this not be cheating?

This question brings me back to a recent episode of the Jersey Shore, where a plastered Ron humped and motor-boated countless girls while out at the club and staggered home back to his “girlfriend” Sammie.

Is it okay to just take a look?

I was once out for breakfast with my ex when the manager, a brunette hottie in her 30s, came over and asked us if everything was okay.

It was, until my boyfriend nearly fell out of his chair doing a double take as she walked away.

As a girl, I like to feel that when we are together, you don’t feel the need to check out every pair of boobs that walks by, no matter how perky or big they might be. I feel like an occasional glance is human, but a constant ogling, while not exactly cheating, is most certainly a big no-no.

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terms with the fact that the man himself is 65. In the end though, even they’ll have to admit that Clapton is not a bad record: it’s just different.

Eric Clapton has gone against the odds and produced yet another solid album. It feels more comfortable than your favorite sweater, and it’s rather catchy too. Even if Eric Clapton isn’t a real god, Clapton has proved he has the staying power of one.

Dance, sing rejoice and celebrate the happiest day of the year!

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Heat (who, at the time, only had half a roster filled).

I drew the comparison between the Heat and the Yanks immediately after LeBron announced where he’d be playing. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I now get why so many fans detest the Bronx Bombers.

But I don’t believe my favorite baseball team should be getting as much heat as the basketball team located in Miami.

The Yankees may have the most talent in the MLB, but at least they never danced around on stage like wannabe-rap stars.

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When Frank Turner names you the best band in America, you better produce something special. And that’s exactly what Fake Problems did with its newest release, Real Ghosts Caught on Tape.

Fake Problems is one of the most dynamic bands to crawl out of the scene in the past decade. At first glance, Fake Problems seems like a punk group, but they are so much more than that.

Much like The Clash, Fake Problems is a punk band at its core.

However, the band draws from several different music genres and mixes it all into their punk centered sound.

Real Ghosts Caught on Tape begins with a soothing bass line and drum beat in the song “ADT.” This track would not sound out of place on a Jimmy Eat World album, as the main singer Chris Farren spouts lyrics about rejection and loneliness.

But, as soon as the mellow “ADT” ends, the very danceable “5678” begins. The contrast between the two is like day and night. “5678” will get even the most stagnant person to move along.

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For Fake Problems, the lyrics are what will reel the listener in.

Similar to their current tour mates, The Gaslight Anthem, Fake Problems sports heartfelt lyrics that are very easy to connect with.

On the track “Songs for Teenagers,” Farren belts out lyrics about life and the ways to get through the rough patches that come along with it.

“Looking for drugs in all the wrong places/wanted to be famous but ended up nameless/Love is not the answer/I’m in love with this stuff/I spent every last dime in a stranger’s trunk,” Farren sings.

While it is easy to see many of the songs on the album being played on the radio, the one that stands out the most is “Soulless.” This love song could have been the summer jam for 2010 had Real Ghosts Caught on Tape been released in the first half of the year.

The catchy guitar riffs will have the listener looking for a dance partner, while also perfectly complimenting the lyrics about that one person that comes into your life you need them most.

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Chris Farren of Fake Problems isn’t afraid to dive into uncharted territory with genreblending sound.

“I was soulless, soulless, broken down/I was hollow as a ghost/But you have brought me back to life/And revived the hope,” Farren sings.

Real Ghosts Caught on Tape showcases the skill and potential Fake Problems possesses. Do not be surprised to start hearing the band’s name more often in the near future.

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well, but they got one by us for the first goal and then we kind of lost our heads and that one goal led to another.”

Senior midfielder Julie Dale led all Buffalo players with three shots, but Bowling Green outshot the Bulls, 15-8.

Senior goalkeeper Ainsley Wheldon started in net for the Bulls, but Thomas called for a goalkeeper substitution hoping to add a spark to the Bulls’ mentality. Both Wheldon and fellow senior Courtney McHale recorded one save on the night.

Looking to put an end to a fivegame slide, Buffalo performed more effectively on Sunday against the RedHawks. But despite scoring a season-high three goals on five shots on goal, the Bulls fell to their conference foe.

Freshman midfielder Megan

Abman got the offensive attack started for the Bulls with a goal in the fifth minute of play.

Miami’s Katy Dolesh returned the favor only a few minutes later with the first of her two goals to turn the game into a back-and-forth affair in the first 45 minutes of play.

Buffalo sophomore midfielder Taylor Thompson netted a header in the 34th minute to tie the game at two, but Miami tacked on another goal to take a 3-2 lead into the halftime.

Junior defender Shannon Algoe tied the game at three with her first career goal late in the second half.

However, another goal from Dolesh on a header clinched the game for Miami.

The Bulls will start a two-game road trip this week with the first stop at Northern Illinois this Friday at 5 p.m.

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should’ve scored more goals as a result.

“We had some good opportunities in the first half and we never really capitalized off them,” Astudillo said.

“The score should have been a lot higher than 1-0 at the half, we just missed a lot of opportunities, which we obviously need to work on.”

At the start of the second half, physicality began to take over the tempo of the game as Hartwick’s relentless forced Buffalo into 13 total fouls.

“It was an all around very physical game…we had about three guys with bloody noses,” Astudillo said.

“The most important thing is that we came out with a positive result.”

The brightest spot of the night came at the backend of the Bulls

lineup.

In registering his fifth career shutout, junior goalkeeper Nick Fetterman made a few great saves to keep the Bulls’ one goal advantage.

Fetterman finished with five saves in his first win of the season.

“I thought our goalie, Nick Fetterman, played a super game. He made a couple saves in the first half that kept us in the game,” Astudillo said.

After defeating Canisius (1-5-1) and St. Bonaventure (3-4), the Bulls will now look to sweep the Big Four when they visit Niagara (1-4-1) on Friday. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

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Affordable competition BRIAN JOSEPHS Asst. Sports Editor

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uition, the cost of living and activity fees have been steadily increasing for students at UB. All the while, New York State budget cuts have been adding to student concerns.

In light of the difficult times, the Recreational and Intramural Services (RIS) have been doing their part to keep activities affordable for students.

Strapped with a $63,000 budget, RIS has not increased their fees for intramural sign ups in the past two years. However, this luxury has not come without a cost. According to Michelle Bernas, assistant director for intramurals, RIS was forced to make cuts this year due to a decreasing annual budget.

“There have been a lot of budget cuts going on in New York State,” Bernas said. “But the one way we’re [cutting costs] is just scaling down our staffing.”

A majority of the budget goes to the payroll of staff members and intramural officials, as well as

the cost of training and providing uniforms for their employees.

The amount of participation in each sport directly influences the amount of funding the activity will receive. According to Bernas, basketball had roughly 90 teams participate last year. Therefore it receives the most funding. Basketball brought in a good portion of the $32,000 intramural profit.

Due to the priorities of the budget, there is only around $3,000 left to spend on equipment for participants.

Also, in order to reduce spending, RIS sometimes gets

equipment handed down to them from UB Athletics.

These cost-cutting measures have proven to be satisfactory for students.

According to Bernas, there will be no increase in participation fees for students in the near future.

“If it were up to me and my supervisor [Director Marcus Hutchins], we would love for intramurals to be free,” Bernas said. “Unfortunately, we can’t.”

While the steady cost of intramural leagues has benefited students, the same can’t be said about the officials. RIS has tried to scale back on the number of people they employ, starting with officials.

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Bulls sunk in troubled waters

ZACH FILZEN and MEGAN LEACH Staff Writers

A slow start to the season has carried over into conference play for the women’s soccer team as the Bulls dropped their first two MidAmerican Conference games over the weekend.

On Friday night, the Bulls (1-9, 0-2 MAC) fell to the Bowling Green Falcons (4-6-1, 3-0 MAC), 4-0. The team’s struggles continued into Sunday afternoon against Miami (Ohio) (9-2-1, 2-0 MAC) in a 4-3 loss to drop a sixth straight contest.

Buffalo could not overcome the performance of Bowling Green junior Alyssa Zuccaro, who led the Falcons with her first career hat trick in a three-goal performance.

Zuccaro’s first goal came in the 11th minute off of a sharp pass from

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freshman Madeline Wideman.

Wideman took advantage of a small defensive opening near the goalpost to put the Bulls in a two-goal deficit in the 20th minute.

“Obviously this was not the way we wanted this game to go,” said Buffalo head coach Michael Thomas.

“We started out the game pretty • see W SOCCER | page 10

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No goal results in win STEVE CARR Staff Writer

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The men’s soccer team opened up conference play with a 1-0 win Tuesday night.

It’s never the norm for a team to score the only goal of a game and still come away with a loss. But that’s what happened on Tuesday night as the Bulls opened their Mid-American Conference schedule against Hartwick.

Hartwick (1-7-1, 0-1 MAC) scored the only goal of the game, but the Bulls (4-4, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) came away with their first conference win in a 1-0 victory thanks to the own goal.

In the 28th minute, Hartwick sophomore midfielder Simon Greatwich tried to clear a corner kick that sailed into the box off the foot of

junior defender Tom Beckvermit, but ended up heading it into his own goal.

“I think the pressure made the backs a little indecisive,” said Buffalo head coach John Astudillo. “He didn’t know whether to hit it out or to hit it back to his keeper. It’s the reason why you challenge every ball, no matter what.”

Despite it being the only goal of the night, Buffalo’s offense compiled 15 shots in the game, in addition to recording five corner kicks due to continued pressure on the Hartwick defenders.

Astudillo was happy with the play of the offense, but knows they • see M SOCCER | page 10

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New York heat There are 30 teams in the National Basketball Association, and on July 8 I had my money on 29 of them.

Junior forward Aubrey Stahl and the women’s soccer team dropped their first two conference games to Bowling Green and Miami (Ohio) this weekend.

“In a way, having less referees has put pressure on us to perform better and be more professional,” said Brendon Barnes, a basketball official. “Mistakes will be magnified now… The referee position has become a lot more competitive.

But we do become better referees because of that.”

I genuinely thought that LeBron James was coming to the Mecca of basketball to throw on the blue and orange and bring Madison Square Garden back to its glory days. More than that, however, I was convinced that he wouldn’t end up in Miami, so I bet a friend that he’d sign with any team other than the Heat.

Nine words later, I was $20 poorer and a whole lot angrier when James announced he’d be “taking his talents to South Beach.”

Losing the cash sucked, but I was more upset about the King’s princess-like decision to form a super-tandem with Dwayne Wade.

(Sorry Chris Bosh, you’ve never played a meaningful basketball game in your life – minus the Olympics – and you’re not a superstar.)

Bron’s announcement was cowardly, distasteful, intriguing, unfair and evil. But it was also enlightening.

Some learned that James doesn’t have what it takes to win on his own, others realized that Wade was the real gem of the 2003 draft class and many discovered that professional athletes love to party.

But as I watched the Thursday night television special, I gained perspective on professional baseball.

Typo?

Nope.

I finally realized why so many Major League Baseball fans hate the New York Yankees.

ANDREW WIKTOR

Editor in Chief

Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano, Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, Mariano Rivera and C.C. Sabathia shouldn’t be allowed to play on the same team.

It’s almost unfair.

Almost.

What’s important to remember about the Yankees is that they’ve attracted big names since the 1920s.

There’s a history embedded in the Bronx and a certain pride that comes with wearing the blue and white pinstripes.

With that being said, who are the Miami Heat? They’ve won one championship in their meager 22 years of existence and are coming off a first-round exit from the playoffs.

LeBron simply wanted an easy trip to the championship and the opportunity to party in South Beach with his friends from the 2008 Olympic team.

At least A-rod signed with a prestigious organization when he sold himself out. Plus, he didn’t conspire with other players from around the league and make an announcement on national TV. Watching the decision debacle unfold helped me appreciate the anti-Yankees sentiments felt across the country, but it hasn’t stopped me from hating the Heat.

Two of the three best players in a sport shouldn’t be allowed to manipulate their free agency to create a seemingly unstoppable team.

Bosh shouldn’t have received half of the attention he was given this offseason, and James shouldn’t talk about how the game of basketball is about the “team” and not centered around three of the league’s top players when he signed with the • see WIKTOR | page 10