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UB RISING IN TOP 50 UB has earned a top 50 ranking from U.S. News & World Report for the third year in a row. U.S. News & World Report releases rankings of the top schools in the country every fall.

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BEST COFFEE SPOTS Whatever you look for in a coffee shop – be it hot coffee or the right atmosphere – a coffee shop is a cornerstone to the collegial experience.

Thankfully, Buffalo has all kinds to offer.

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FOOD ONLY IN BUFFALO Although Buffalo may appear to be an average city, there are a variety of products that are only sold and manufactured here and talked about by the entire country.

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TOP RESTAURANTS UB has a variety of options on campus, but off campus is an entirely new world. Elmwood Avenue and Allen Street provide downtown goodies and Amherst has gems hidden amongst suburban neighborhoods.

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THE BEST GAY NIGHT CLUB Club Marcella is the oldest and largest gay nightclub in Western New York and has been open for 22 years. The club is located on Pearl Street right off of Chippewa Street in the heart of downtown Buffalo.

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Checking out Buffalo nightlife can either be an occasional occurrence or a weekly staple. There is a wide variety of bars and clubs, from outdoor dance clubs to pubs with U.S. history trivia.

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BEST ATHLETES FROM BUFFALO UB recruits athletes from all over the world but some of the best come from the Queen City. Check out UB’s top athletes from all around the city of Buffalo.

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BUFFALO NIGHT LIFE

PLACES TO WORK OUT FOR FREE Alumni and Clarke are staples, but it’s nice to move outside of the ordinary. Once the weather changes, the options move indoors, so take advantage of some free workout spaces before it’s too late.

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UB climbs in rank among ‘top 50’ public colleges University rankings continue to improve MADDY FOWLER STAFF WRITER

The communities of excellence, updated general education requirements and hiring of more UB faculty have made the university a standout school.

UB has earned a top 50 ranking from U.S. News & World Report, for the third year in a row. U.S. News & World Report releases rankings of the top schools in the country every fall. UB was ranked No. 43, which is up two places from last year’s No. 45. UB was also ranked among the top 100 universities in the nation ranking at 45.

Seven weighted measures are used to determine a university’s ranking: academic reputation, student retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate and alumni giving rate, according to Craig Abbey, UB director of Institutional Analysis.

Abbey said U.S. News surveys academics, presidents, provosts, undergraduate admissions advisers and high school counselors to gather data that determine rankings.

“Some of it is [based on] how much money you spend per student,” Abbey said.

“Which, of course, is maybe the opposite of what students want, which is a low cost education.”

The primary purpose of university rankings is to help college selection process

for prospective students and their families.

Rankings serve as a guide for students and parents to compare the academic quality of schools, according to U.S. News.

Charles Zukoski, UB provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, said the recently updated UB curriculum – the general education requirements for all UB undergraduates – attracts students and parents to UB. Zukoski also attributed UB’s rise in ranking to the establishment of “communities of excellence.”

The communities of excellence address issues such as global health equity and sustainable manufacturing, according to Zukoski. They serve as an example of a “growing public good,” which Zukoski said is one of UB’s chief institutional goals.

Zukoski said efforts to improve educational quality at UB are ongoing. The university is currently seeking ways to improve offerings in the humanities and social sciences.

“There’s an observation that students are moving out of humanities and humanistic social sciences as majors,” he said. “We don’t think that’s good for society or good for the students.”

He said the university is working closely with the dean of College of Arts and Sciences and with the chairs and faculty in those units to continue to deliver “in-depth knowledge.”

Zukoski also said the university is always aiming to build on the strength of the faculty. In the past year alone, the university has hired approximately 50 new faculty. The engineering and medical schools benefited from the largest faculty increases.

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UB was ranked No. 43 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of top schools this year. The university is up two places from last year’s ranking.

In the future, Zukoski said he hopes to see more major infrastructural growth, such as transportation, water and electric systems.

Currently, the majority of the funds allocated for infrastructure are used for routine maintenance. Zukoski would like to see an increase of funds to allow for larger projects, like the recent $44 million renovation of Hayes Hall, home to the school of architecture and planning.

Alison Rogers, a sophomore biology and computer science major, said the ranking matters to her as a current student because it will make her graduate school applications more competitive.

“It’s comforting to know that UB is

thought highly of by other schools,” Rogers said.

Jeremy Rojo, a sophomore political science major, said that thanks to UB’s improved ranking, he’s “even more prideful” about attending UB. “I feel like I’m getting a good education at UB because it’s a research-run university. Most or all faculty do research, so they’re literally creating knowledge,” Rojo said, “Plus, the faculty seem genuine. They seem like they’re teaching because they do enjoy teaching.” email: news@ubspectrum.com

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A lack of interest and information leads to uninformed decision making Students must be properly engaged before voting In the age of information, our generation is incredibly misinformed and underinformed.

The debate Monday night between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is just one example of this – the highly publicized event was essentially a chance to Tweet the most notable and quotable phrases. Students were more concerned with drinking games and memes rather than the policy platforms the candidates discussed.

It seemed as if people watched the debate like they watch the Superbowl; they have no idea what’s going on, nor do they care. They feel they have to watch it because millions of other people are and no one wants to miss out on the debate of the century.

Whether or not people watched the debate, it’s vital to stress the importance of voting. We at The Spectrum understand people have a right to not vote just as much as they have a right to vote. If you’re knowledgeable on both parties and don’t feel you can support either candidate, then don’t force yourself to choose between the “lesser of two evils.”

But many people have made the decision not to vote without taking the time to educate themselves on each candidate’s platform.

We do not feel the debate itself was very informative and both candidates had a lot of missed-opportunities to appeal to the public. Neither candidate spoke about policy enough nor did they refrain from personal character attacks.

But what you do after watching the debate is what’s important.

Instead of looking at the factchecked updates, people took to social media to post memes and Snapchat filters of the candidates’ faces, which is the biggest distraction from the election altogether.

Social media has become a guide to filter information. It tends to ignore the wordy, meaty parts of politics, like specific policies or complicated economic plans. This information is important, yet it takes digging and research to get into it.

But it isn’t just social media, UB professors need to do more to educate their students.

Many professors have yet to mention the election at all and failed to initiate a meaningful discussion about the debate, candidates or anything of the sort. Po-

litical science professors may speak about it in class, but based on experience from editors at The Spectrum, they have told students that their singular vote does not matter in the grand scheme of the election.

This is factually accurate, sure.

One vote out of the 3 million people who are eligible will not sway the election, but this sort of rhetoric will dissuade an already passive audience.

Professors should be taking time to guide misinformed students.

What many people do not understand is that Gary Johnson and Jill Stein are two other candi-

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dates in the race. Students who were split between Clinton and Bernie Sanders have choices in the leftist Stein and liberal Johnson.

It is far too common that students “hate both candidates” and refuse to vote for either. Let’s face it, whether you vote or not, one of these people will be elected as the next U.S. president on Nov. 8.

Don’t take yourself out of the conversation. email: eic@ubspectrum.com

Money Talk: Buffalo’s economic resurgence How Buffalo is returning to prominence in New York and the Rust Belt

KENNETH KASHIF THOMAS SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

It’s no secret that Buffalo is a shadow of its former self economically, but what isn’t as well known is that Buffalo has been making a steady comeback in the region.

Buffalo was at its height when it had a booming manufacturing industry along with the Rust Belt. Opportunities in the manufacturing industry and the capital outflow caused resources to become scarce. Over the 16 years, Buffalo has begun to make a comeback and that is primarily because of politics and its focus on comparative advantages.

Politically, Buffalo received help from the state with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion project, which resulted in $1 billion dollars being allocated for the revitalization of the metropolitan area.

With this money, Buffalo has looked to where it has comparative advantages.

Comparative advantage is having the ability to produce a product or carry out an economic activity more efficiently than another economic entity.

If your competitor can produce faster or cheaper, it doesn’t matter if another country can produce more.

But what industries does Buffalo have a comparative advantage in?

Those industries are primarily healthcare and green energy.

In healthcare, UB’s decision to move Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences down-

town allows for an increase of wealth and property in the area since UB is the largest employer in the city of Buffalo.

While the indictment of LPCiminelli, the general contractor of the medical school, has worried some people about the construction process, the contractor has made an attempt to ease fears.

Louis Ciminelli, the contractor’s CEO, said that any result of the indictments will not impede the construction of the building.

Nearly a third of the graduates of UB’s medical program will remain Buffalo residents, which will result in capital inflow for the city as a whole.

When it comes to Buffalo’s green energy initiative, a Ciminelli indictment might not bode well for that industry.

The construction of Solar City would bring 3,000 jobs to the Buffalo area in the form of a

$5.8 billion solar panel manufacturing plant called Riverbend – of which LPCiminelli is the general contractor for.

This project is a direct result of the Buffalo Billion initiative, which garnered pledges and support for other industry giants, like IBM. IBM is bringing 500 jobs in a state-owned CIT center to invest in the future of energy, health, defense and other industries, according to The Buffalo News.

While economic globalization has seen jobs go to markets that have comparative advantages in certain areas of manufacturing, Buffalo seems to be the shining light signaling the return of the Rust Belt’s prominence. email: kenneth.thomas@ubspectrum.com Twitter: @KenUBSpec

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Buffalo’s best coffee shops that aren’t Starbucks A quick run-down of Buffalo’s coffee culture SARAH CROWLEY

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Whatever you look for in a coffee shop – be it hot coffee or the right atmosphere – a coffee shop is a cornerstone to the collegial experience. Thankfully, Buffalo has all kinds to offer, below are just a few.

Tipico Best place to blog 128 Fargo Ave. Lower West Side Open: Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This brick-exterior coffee shop is well on its way to becoming a Buffalo icon. Strong, if not a little over-priced coffee, meets a simple but effective menu featuring “stuff on toast.”

The interior is industrial and minimalist, making it unique from many other local coffee shops. Tipico boasts a broad range of coffees and their signature drink is worth trying. They blend real coconut milk with espresso over ice.

On a warm summer day, you’ll find people sprawled across the large open windowsills, adding a whimsical note to the otherwise severe interior. The perfect place to talk loudly about the evils of our political system – just try the avocado toast and coconut milk-cold brew first.

Buffalo Rome Best hospitality 388 Porter Ave. Hours: Mon. through Friday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If your loveable grandparents opened a coffee shop, it would be Buffalo Rome. It’s a little less hip but plenty more cozy than Tipico. NPR is always playing which gives it that familiar feel, like you’re in someone’s house.

The owner is always behind the counter preparing the food and engaging with the customers. As you can imagine, the result is pret-

ty delicious. Their menu includes classics like the cinnamon buns but also sophisticated takes on breakfast sandwiches, featuring the melted Brie cheese and asparagus.

The downside to this place is its hours, which are not very generous to the average student lifestyle. The best way to enjoy all that Buffalo Rome has to offer is to wake up early on a Saturday morning and make a day out of it.

SPoT Coffee Best of Buffalo 765 Elmwood Ave. Hours: Monday through Thursday: 6 a.m. to 11p.m., Friday: 6 a.m. to 12a.m., Saturday: 7a.m. to 12 a.m., Sunday: 7a.m. to 11p.m.

It may be less exciting and new to read about, but there is a reason SPoT is usually my first thought when I want to go somewhere to study and get coffee. The Elmwood Avenue location seems to recall the best aspects of Buffalo.

The mismatched furniture and splashy murals make for an eclectic vibe. Tables and benches accommodate larger groups, but given its popularity and location, it can be tricky to land the table you’d like.

For reasonably priced, good-tasting coffee, SPoT always delivers. Its salads and paninis are also very good, so it’s a nice place to meet up with a friend for lunch. This is not a place for dessert – it’s possible they just can’t turn over desserts fast enough to sell fresh, but until they figure it out, save yourself the calories.

SPoT reminds us of the best parts of Buffalo: on the coldest Buffalo nights, inside is a warm buzz of people and culture. Whether sitting on the patio on a gorgeous August afternoon, or searching for the bathroom in a state of helpless inebriation on a 40-degree St. Patrick’s Day, SPoT is there to bear witness to Buffalo in all its quirky splendor.

Caffe Aroma Best place to casually get

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SPoT Coffee located on Elmwood Avenue is the perfect coffee spot all year around. From the drinks to the mismatched furniture, it’s easy to get comfortable.

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Daily Planet Coffee Co. Best new coffee on the block

957 Elmwood Ave. Open: Monday through Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.

1862 Hertel Ave. Open: Monday through Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Saturday: 7 a.m. -10 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Situated on the corner of Bidwell and Elmwood Avenue, this little gem is the essence of the Elmwood Village. Caffe Aroma is the longest-standing locally owned coffee shop in Buffalo that features Italian-style coffee, food and desserts. Visitor’s discretion: it’s right next to Talking Leaves bookstore, so between that and its encapsulating Eurocharm, the hipster presence is definitely felt.

But come on, it’s a coffee shop.

During the warmer spell, people-watch on the patio late into the evening or get the espresso to go and hang around Elmwood for a few hours. Boutiques, yoga, tacos – whatever you’re feeling, Elmwood’s got it.

Another reason to fall in love: whether you need to get your life together or just feel better about it falling apart, you’ll be taken care of at Aroma since they serve coffee and hard beverages.

The first thing you notice when you walk into Daily Planet is the beautiful wooden stage for performers, who play regularly Thursday through Sunday. The atmosphere is not pretentious, but rather warm, inviting and relatively spacious.

The coffee itself is well-roasted and the baristas seem easy-going and willing to chat with customers, while still remaining sincere.

Finally, the defining difference between the decent and the delicious coffee shops is fresh desserts. It is the single most disappointing experience in this life to eye up a pastry for ten minutes, only to realize it’s three days old and still full-price. None of that nonsense here – the desserts are moist and flavorful and they offer many glutenfree and Vegan options. email: sarah.crowley@ubspectrum.com

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Buffalo exclusives The best food and drink found only in Buffalo MIRANDA ALBINI

STAFF WRITER

The city of Buffalo and the surrounding region are very unique and packed with history. Although Buffalo may appear to be an average city, there are a variety of products that are only sold and manufactured here and talked about by the entire country.

Chicken Wings Arguably the most famous food from Buffalo is the chicken wing. There is an ongoing competition between Anchor Bar and Duff ’s, which forces Buffalonians to pick a side.

Whichever recipe or sauce you prefer, there is no denying that Buffalo is chicken wing crazy.

In 1964, a snowstorm left a few people stuck inside the Anchor Bar restaurant. The only things left to eat were wings from chickens, which would normally be discarded.

Teressa Bellisimo decided she was going to take the wings and throw them into the deep fryer to cook them. Thus, the chicken wing was born.

Restaurants around the world serve chicken wings with “Buffalo Sauce,” a mixture of hot sauce and butter, but Buffalo is known for producing the best wings around.

The restaurants are starting to branch out of Buffalo and build locations in other states. Duff ’s now has locations in both Texas and Canada, while Anchor Bar has made its way over to California.

Chicken finger subs Alongside the chicken wings, another Buffalo classic is the chicken finger sub.

These sandwiches are unique and seem to be only made in delis and pizzerias around the Western New York area.

Typically, you can order the chicken fingers with hot, medium or mild Buffalo sauce – Buffalonians like to add hot sauce to everything.

Some of the best places to get these sand-

wiches are Jim’s Steakout, Mayback’s Deli, Mike’s Subs and DiMarco’s.

Sponge Candy Buffalo also makes a statement in sweets. One of Buffalo’s hidden charms is sponge candy.

This delicious chocolate treat is a Buffalo gem that people outside of the Queen City have probably never heard of.

Sponge candy was produced in the mid20th century. It is unclear who created this confectionary chocolate, though many companies throughout Buffalo that have been producing sponge candy for over 50 years.

Watson’s, Parkside Candy, Ko-Ed Candies and Fowler’s Chocolates are some of the big companies in Buffalo known for their sponge candy.

The chocolate is fairly pricey at major stores, so grocery stores such as Tops or Wegmans often sell them in bulk.

Loganberry Loganberry is a drink few outside of Buffalo are familiar with. Even some people who live here have no idea what it is.

Loganberry is in fact an actual berry and is essentially a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. This berry is a hybrid and was created in California by Judge J.H. Logan in the late 1800s.

Although the Loganberry was created in California, it did not take its beverage form until it came to Western New York. The drink is noncarbonated and syrup based with a very sweet and unique taste.

Loganberry is a popular drink around Buffalo and can be found at a lot of locally run restaurants, like Ted’s Hot Dogs and multiple pizzerias. Both loganberry syrup and bottled loganberry are sold at local grocery stores around the Buffalo area.

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Chicken wings and Loganberry are some delectable treats that can only be found in Buffalo.

store, something you may have never noticed is Weber’s mustard and relish. This condiment brand has been locally manufactured since the 1930s.

The family owned and operated company has supplied a variety of local delis throughout Buffalo.

They serve various products, including different kinds of pickles, mustard and olives. Joseph C. Weber is the pride and joy of this company and the man who created the famous horseradish mustard.

Weber created a slogan for his mustard – “A Pickle in the Middle and a Weber’s on Top” – that still remains on the package labels today.

Weber’s has found success and ships their mustard to other parts of the country. It is sold in abundance in Buffalo and can be found on the shelves in every grocery store around WNY. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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restaurants The Queen City’s great original food establishments

ANDREW SAFE

STAFF WRITER

We’re supposed to eat three square meals a day – but where? UB has a variety of options on campus, but off campus is an entirely new world. Elmwood Avenue and Allen Street provide downtown goodies and Amherst has gems hidden amongst suburban neighborhoods. Here’s The Spectrum’s roundup of the best food to satisfy any appetites.

Best food truck Amy’s Food Truck Amy’s place has what college students are looking for in a food truck: a large menu, low prices and big portions.

Amy’s has been serving up Lebanese-style comfort food near South Campus since 1981. Vegetarians and vegans rejoice at the menu options, which offers the most extensive list of meatless food of any restaurant in Buffalo.

The truck serves up homemade food at many big local events, including Food Truck Tuesdays. The lines are usually long, but the food is well worth the wait.

Some of the most popular items on their menu are the Vegan Lentil-Berry Sandwich, the Biff and the Falafel Sandwich. Amy’s isn’t only for vegetarians; it has plenty of meat dishes to offer as well. The Dan Kabobs and the Margie Meal are sure to satisfy your carnivorous cravings.

Best sit-down restaurant The Left Bank This restaurant is on Buffalo’s West Side on Rhode Island Street and has been a staple of fine dining for years. The Left Bank focuses mainly on Italian cuisine but offers plenty of variety.

The atmosphere is intimate and warm.

Dinners are eaten under candlelight and noise is never an issue despite the small size of the building.

The Left Bank has been near the top of Trip Advisor’s list of best restaurants in Buffalo for years. The menu doesn’t change much, but the quality of the food is consistently exceptional.

The only catch is that you might have to make your reservations more than a week in advance since this establishment is in such high demand. There are many expensive options but this restaurant does offer a few lower priced meals, including $12 pasta dishes.

Best vegetarian food Merge Merge, located on Delaware Avenue in downtown Buffalo, offers a lot of variety for different eaters.

The prices at Merge are very reasonable and the staff is accommodating. There are many healthy options that won’t break the bank. Some of their popular choices are the vegan seitan wings, vegan pancakes and the udon miso bowl.

The inside is adorned with art and colors and the tall ceiling gives it a grand ambiance.

There is also an expansive dessert menu, which also has options for vegans such as a vegan peanut butter cheesecake.

Merge gets hefty amount of business since it is situated near a downtown hotspot.

Fortunately, there is plenty of seating so reservations aren’t needed. On some nights, there’s live music to add to the lively and pleasant ambience.

Best breakfast Five Points Bakery and Toast Cafe

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Amy’s place, only a short walk from UB’s South Campus has some of the best homestyle cooking in town. Every dish is uniquely named and has a Lebanese twist.

Located in an up-and-coming section of Buffalo’s West Side on Brayton Street, Five Points Bakery serves up the best toast in Buffalo. Toast doesn’t seem like an adventurous or particularly great food to base an entire restaurant around, but don’t make that assumption until you try it.

Five Points sources their ingredients locally and all of their food is homemade. The toast is thicker than any you’ve seen and the delicious cinnamon rolls are made on whole wheat bread.

There is indoor and outdoor seating and the restaurant offers a 10 percent discount for anybody who walks or bikes there. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating and the employees will offer a dish of cold water for your companion when they bring out your food.

You can’t go wrong with any of the toast here, but the power bread and the volkornbrot are especially impressive.

Most underrated Don Tequila

Don Tequila arguably serves the most authentic Mexican cuisine in Buffalo. Located on Allen Street, the restaurant is packed on Friday and Saturday nights, yet still flies under the radar compared to other restaurants in the Allentown area.

The portion sizes are generous here, so you’ll leave feeling satisfied. Your server starts you off with complimentary tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa is incredibly thin, but very garlic-heavy. The menu is the largest of any Mexican restaurant in the area.

There’s a vegetarian section on the menu.

Many of the dishes are centered on yellow rice and pinto beans topped with melted cheese. The combos are very affordable and the options are endless. Their $ 30 margarita tower isn’t too bad either. It’s a perfect drink to share with a group for a night on the town.

This place is best for dinner or late night and it’s open until 3 a.m. for most of the week and weekends. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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Buffalo’s Best on the big screen ture “Sharknado 2: The Second One.”

A look at the notable films and television shows filmed in the “Bruce Almighty” (2003) A better-known instance of Buffalo starQueen City ring as itself came five years later in “Bruce DAVID TUNIS-GARCIA ASST. ARTS EDITOR

Hollywood may be miles away, but Buffalo is no stranger to the silver screen. Many film and television productions have taken advantage of the city’s unique metropolitan architecture and landmarks.

Buffalo adds instant production value to any project, whether it be the actual setting of the film or standing in for another city.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows” (2016) “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows” is not the greatest, but is certainly one of the biggest productions to shoot in our city.

Film crews shut down the 33 expressway in the summer of 2015 to shoot the film’s opening action sequence. The film may not have won any Academy Awards, but “TMNT 2” grossed over $240 million at the box office.

In this film, Buffalo portrayed a convincing New York City, but not for the first time. Buffalo was the stunt double for NYC in a slightly smaller production that debuted a year before: the Syfy channel original fea-

Almighty.” In this picture, Jim Carrey stars as a field reporter for Buffalo’s Eyewitness News at WKBW-TV who gains the powers of God (naturally, played by Morgan Freeman) after insisting that he could do a better job at playing God than God himself.

The aforementioned TV station is featured prominently. The film also includes scenes shot at Niagara Falls and the thennamed HSBC Arena.

“Buffalo ’66” (1998) Buffalo was not content to forever play the understudy and had one of its breakout roles in what Empire ranks among the best independent films of all time: “Buffalo ’66.”

Vincent Gallo writes, directs and stars in the film. The Buffalo native is best known outside of this film for receiving real onscreen fellatio from Chloë Sevigny in his film “The Brown Bunny.” He currently offers his “personal services” as an escort on his official website for a paltry $50,000.

As one may assume from the title, Buffalo is featured prominently in the film, particularly the Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center and deep-cut landmark Recckio’s Bowling Center located in South Buffalo.

Co-star Christina Ricci performs a tap

dancing solo in one of the film’s most memorable scenes. The film’s plot is centered on a Buffalo in-joke in which the protagonist Billy Brown (Gallo) is hunting down the man who he feels is responsible for his imprisonment, Scott Wood. The villain is a thinly veiled reference to Scott Norwood, a former Buffalo Bills kicker who missed the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXV against the New York Giants in 1991.

“The Natural” (1984) Academy Award winner Robert Duvall and Academy Award nominee Glenn Close star in “The Natural,” which was nominated for four Academy Awards.

The film chronicles the life of Roy Hobbs, the titular “natural” baseball player. Many of the film’s scenes take place in the War Memorial Stadium that served as the home location for the Buffalo Bills from 1960-1972 before they departed for Rich Stadium.

The film’s key scene was shot in Buffalo’s All High Stadium, which is the current home to the FC Buffalo soccer team and one of three high school stadiums in regular rotation. All High was altered to portray a convincing ’30s era Wrigley Field where Hobbs hits his game-winning homer and shatters the scoreboard with the ball.

The small screen Buffalo’s stints on the small screen have been brief, but notable. In a post “Married… With Children” role, Christina Ap-

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This TV series ran for two seasons from 1998 to 2000 and featured Applegate as a single mother raising a 9-year-old boy and running a German bar in Buffalo where the series was partially filmed.

The hit TV series “The Office” mentions Buffalo by name a number of times throughout the series. It is more of an honorable mention as it did not film in Buffalo.

The series also filmed on-location in Niagara Falls, New York for its most anticipated episode featuring the marriage of Jim and Pam. The two had their ceremony on the iconic Maid of the Mist ship ride in the Falls. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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Pride and purpose

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Friday and Saturday nights are for sipping drinks while watching drag queens dance under Marcella’s purple lights.

Club Marcella is the oldest and largest gay nightclub in Western New York and has served its patrons for 22 years. The club is located on Pearl Street right off of Chippewa Street in the heart of downtown Buffalo.

Doors are open every Friday and Saturday night to everyone 18 and older with proper ID. But there is something more engrained in the club’s walls and floors: a home.

Joe “Marcella” Guagliardo, owner of Club Marcella, has a personal story attached to the club opening.

“I remember back in the day, being gay was hard,” Guagliardo said. “We didn’t have places where we could go and just have a good time. I opened Club Marcella so that everyone who didn’t feel accepted or wanted in the Buffalo nightlife had a place where

they could be themselves. I wanted them to have what I could only dream of at the time.”

In the eyes of the owner, the club staff and many patrons, Club Marcella has filled a void in the LGBTQ community like no other nightclub had before.

Marcella provides a safe space for anyone who passes through their doors, while encouraging individual expression.

Club Marcella’s weekly drag shows bring in big numbers.

Kevin Wagner, a show director and drag queen by the name of “Jayme Coxx,” talked about the importance of student involvement.

Club Marcella held a drag competition between colleges every Thursday night that went on for about six years.

“It was great to see all these schools come together to compete and have a good time,” Wagner said. “It wasn’t one of those competitions where only the big schools could win, because all the little schools saw it as a huge challenge and won just as much as

A spotlight on Buffalo’s biggest and oldest gay nightclub

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Club Marcella is the oldest and largest gay nightclub in Western New York and has been around for 22 years. The club is located on Pearl Street right off of Chippewa Street in the heart of downtown Buffalo.

them. My heart is in those college nights and I’m glad I could be a role model and a mentor to those kids.”

The College Wars may have ended but the Club Marcella staff has kept all its collegiate visitors in mind.

Richard Lindner, the club manager, explained why it’s so important to hold onto their younger patrons and is thinking about bringing back Thursday night College Wars.

“Even though it was a really great thing for everyone involved, we remember what it was like being young and that there are all sorts of problems college kids have when it comes to going out,” Lindner said. “Sometimes they travel pretty far and of course they have to find a way home, sometimes going out every week gets expensive and we know this.”

Thursday night events will likely take place once a month to make it easier for col-

lege students to attend and there will still be Friday and Saturday night shows.

Russell Colosimo, a member of the Marcella security staff says that all people are welcome, not just those in the LGBT community.

“I’m a straight guy so I get why some people might think twice about coming here, but it’s great here and the thing I love about this place is the atmosphere,” Colosimo said. “I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s a lot to take in your first time around, but you find out pretty quickly that everyone is really cool no matter [what]. Everyone here has three jobs: to make it safe here, make it fun here and make you feel like family and that’s what we’re all about.” email: features@ubspectrum.com

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Sky Bar and The Steer among students’ favorite bars and nightclubs

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Dressing up and traveling to one of Buffalo’s vibrant bars or nightclubs can be an occasional occurrence or a weekly staple for some students.

There is a wide variety, from outdoor dance clubs to pubs with U.S. history trivia.

For some students dressing up and traveling to one of Buffalo’s vibrant bars or nightclubs can be an occassional occurrence or a weekly staple.

No. 1 The Steer Location: 3151 Main St. Open until 4 a.m. every night Cover: Usually around $3 Few, if any, UB students are able to make it through their college experience without hearing about the torch-laden pillar of South Campus known as The Steer.

The Steer is located within walking distance of South Campus and its surrounding neighborhood. The Steer serves as the local choice for students who wish to go out with their friends on Friday and Saturday nights.

At night, The Steer features an open floor anchored by a stocked bar located in its center. Music is loud and dancing is permitted, but the bar gets packed very quickly, so one should plan arrive early to claim an open table or space. It is the perfect place to meet other UB students.

In addition to its nightlife scene, The Steer is open daily for lunch and dinner and serves brunch on the weekends. The Curtin family owns the bar and Lake Effect Diner next door.

Students under 21 can head across the street to Surrender, an 18-and-over club.

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The Steer is located on Main Street and it is within walking distance of South Campus and its surrounding neighborhood.

No. 2 Slick Willie’s Sports Bar Location: 2316 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Open until 4 a.m. every night Cover: None Slick Willie’s (known affectionately by many students as Slick’s) is only a sevenminute drive from North Campus.

The student-dubbed “dive bar” is the place to be on Thursday nights. It has become immensely popular within the last few years for students who wish to begin their weekends one night early.

On Thursdays, every female customer pays only $1.50 for a large variety of drinks.

Its proximity to campus makes it accessible for those who don’t want to pay hefty taxi prices to travel downtown.

No. 3 Founding Fathers Pub Location: 75 Edward St.

Open until 2 a.m. on Friday and 4 a.m. on Saturday Cover: None One of Buffalo’s hidden gems is located on Edward Street: Founding Fathers Pub. Founding Fathers is featured on both Buzzfeed’s “19 Bars In America You Should Drink At Before You Die” and Esquire Magazine’s list of the “18 Best Bars in America.”

It is an eclectic bar where people can sit with friends and enjoy a cold beer or a meal. The pub also serves free nachos and popcorn.

The bar is covered from ceiling to floor in American history décor, from pictures of the Founding Fathers to former U.S. Presidents.

The bar also features U.S. history trivia and a very social owner who may know more about the nation’s past than many history teachers.

Founding Fathers isn’t just a pub for the U.S. history buff. It is perfect for any UB student looking to unwind on the weekend.

No. 4 Sky Bar Location: 257 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 Open until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday Cover: Usually between $5 and $10 Sky Bar is a seasonal nightlife experience unlike any other in Buffalo. The bar only opens during the warmer months and closes when cooler temperatures approach.

Sky Bar is a multi-level establishment that features a main bar, an upstairs bar, private cabanas available for VIPs and dance floor enclosures.

The official closing date for the season has not yet been announced. Students should take advantage of the bar while they still have a chance. email: news@ubspectrum.com

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Top spots to visit in Canada Great places to tour in the great north LINDSAY GILDER STAFF WRITER

While at UB, many students have had the chance to go to Canada for a “staycation.”

If Buffalo doesn’t quench your thirst for fun weekend activities, Canada is always a great place to have a night out on the town with your friends. For those who haven’t been, there are many opportunities and places to tour and explore, only a short car ride away from campus. Options range from wine tours, professional sports games and The Olympic Stadium, just to name a few.

Niagara Falls

The best-known spot across the border is Niagara Falls. With attractions on both the U.S. and Canadian sides, there are many options if you’re looking for a quick getaway.

This past summer, the Canadian side of the falls debuted their MistRider Zipline that soars over the falls in the warmer months and will reopen for the season after the winter.

Also on the Canadian side is Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, a restaurant-resort chain known for its tropical themed décor and delicious margaritas. Less than an hour away, it’s a great escape for some tasty

drinks and a little bit of the tropics, especially in those cold winter months.

Students of age, which in Canada is 19, can also take advantage of wine tours. Niagara County is home to some of the best local wineries and breweries that offer vineyard tours and tastings.

A great winery to visit is the Ice House Winery, which offers samplings of their special “Ice Wine” and their wine slushies.

This winery is less than an hour’s drive away making it a quick, convenient trip.

The Niagara Falls Botanical Gardens, specifically their Butterfly Conservatory, are a fun and unique experience that is also just a short drive away. The Gardens’ climatecontrolled greenhouse is home to over 2000 tropical butterflies of over 60 different types of species.

This greenhouse gives visitors the opportunity to not only see, but also interact with butterflies that are not naturally living in these climates.

Toronto

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Price-wise, it is most definitely not the most economical, so plan accordingly for travel expenses as well as dinner.

Toronto’s hockey team, the Maple Leafs, play at the Air Canada Centre, which is about two hours away from Buffalo. The Air Canada Centre is also a venue for a variety of different concerts and artists. In the next month, Adele, Drake, Sia and The 1975 will hold concerts at the venue.

Montreal

Montreal is a great destination if you plan on staying for a longer time period.

The artsy city is only a six-hour drive and three-hour plane ride from Buffalo. This Quebec city has many attractions, including a Six Flags park and one of the best nightlife scenes Canada has to offer.

The Olympic Stadium, the Parc Olympique de Montreal, is also worth a visit. You can get tours of the facilities and an opportunity to see a breathtaking panorama of the city from the stadium’s Montreal Tower.

The tower itself breaks world records for the tallest inclined tower in the world at 165 meters and a 45-degree tilt.

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The CN Tower holds the record for the world’s tallest structure at an incline. It is one of many attractions Canada has to offer for UB students.

Until the end of October, Montreal’s Botanical Garden offers a beautifully unique light show at night, known as the Gardens of Light. Each garden is decorated and tells a story of its cultural past. The Chinese Gardens, for example, recount the life of one of ancient China’s past emperors, known as the Son of Heaven.

Canada is also a well-known destination for many kinds of winter sports, including skiing, curling, hockey, snowmobiling and the luge. For those of a more athletic inclination, a sports lesson could be a fun activity for a group of people as the weather gets colder. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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(1)Jordan Johnson, football

Before he was the focal point of UB’s offense as a running back, Jordan Johnson was the quarterback at Sweet Home High School. He went 33-2 in his career. After struggling with injuries early in his career, Johnson has become the next name likely to be remembered among UB’s long line of great running backs this century.

(2)Carissima Cutrona, women’s soccer

Before she led UB with six goals so far this season, Carissima Cutrona starred at

Williamsville South, where she was named a high school All-American. At Buffalo, she has lived up to the hype and behind her clinical finishing ability, UB women’s soccer has a chance to return to the national psyche at some point before Cutrona graduates.

Stu Riddle. Since then, Scales has become one of the key cogs in the men’s soccer machine. Scales is one of the team’s captains and holds it down for Buffalo on a team full of players from all over the world.

(3)Demone Harris, football

(5)Luke Otto, swimming

UB defensive end Demone Harris is a former walk-on from Bishop Timon-St. Jude and has developed into not only a starter on UB’s defensive line, but an emotional leader.

The local has become a fan favorite at UB.

(4)Braden Scales, men’s soccer

Lockport native Braden Scales was once nearly cut by UB men’s soccer head coach

Canisius high school attendee Luke Otto has developed into one of UB’s very best swimmers. He qualified for the US Olympic Time Trials this past summer in the 100 breast with a time of 1:03.57. He was a twotime All-Catholic Champion in high school.

(6)Madison Clark, volleyball

Sophomore Madison Clark received interest

from a number of big-time sport programs, but chose UB due to its proximity to home.

She has become one of UB volleyball’s best players in her two years at the school.

Charlotte Miller, softball (not pictured)

Junior Charlotte Miller was a former three-sport standout at Kenmore West high school. She has now developed into the ace of UB softball’s pitching staff, throwing 114 innings last season while leading the staff in ERA, complete games and strikeouts. Head coach Trena Peel hands her the ball with more confidence than any other starter. email: sports@ubspectrum.com

UB men’s, women’s basketball on Big 4 Pre-Season Awards List MICHAEL AKELSON SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

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Men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats talks to the team during a timeout. Players on both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are on the Big 4 Pre-Season Awards list.

UB senior guard Joanna Smith was named the Big 4 Pre-Season Player of the Year, cementing her place as the must-see act in Western New York women’s basketball.

Big 4 media day was held Wednesday at the KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo. The Big 4 consists of UB, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure – the four premier institutions in athletics in Western New York. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams placed four players each on preseason All-Big 4 squads. UB men’s basketball placed more players on All-Big 4 pre-

Free workout spots in Buffalo THOMAS ZAFONTE STAFF WRITER

A few weeks into the school year, we’ve fallen into a routine. It’s easy to eat at the same places, see the same people and attend the gym at the same time. Alumni and Clarke are staples, but it’s nice to move outside of the ordinary. Once the weather changes, the options move indoors, so take advantage of some free workout spaces before it’s too late.

Fitness 19 free pass Fitness 19 is located on Elmwood Avenue and is a top of the line gym in Buffalo that offers classes, personal trainers and a variety of membership opportunities. If you are looking to get away from the crowded Alumni gym or for something off campus, Fitness 19 can help. Fitness 19 has oneday free guest passes available on their website, which allows newcomers to try out the gym and see if it’s the right fit.

Places to go for a different exercise experience Swim in Alumni Arena The pool in Alumni is available to students to use for specific public hours. Swimming is a great way to exercise that’s outside the normal gym setting and offers a full-body workout. It breaks the pace of the often-crowded gym with the convenience of the on-campus location. Hours vary on weekdays and it is open from 12 to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

Run downtown Downtown Buffalo is full of parks and other public spaces perfect for a run when the weather is clear. Canalside is one of the most beautiful scenic spots alongside Delaware Park, around the Albright Knox or the Burchfield Penney.

For those unfamiliar with Buffalo, it can be a great way to get familiar with the area and ex-

plore. Canalside is located on Prime Street, Delaware Park is right of Meadow Drive and the Albright Knox is right on Elmwood Avenue.

Personal trainer routine Exercise can be done anywhere, including the comfort of your room or apartment.

Local trainer Kris Hollie has a program for those looking to stay in shape and stay inside.

Hollie has posted his beginner, intermediate and advanced routines online for easy access that fits participants’ needs. The routine only requires a dumbbell and an optional pull up bar. This is perfect on days that don’t provide enough time for a gym trip.

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season squads than any of the other three schools.

Senior forward Blake Hamilton and sophomore guard C.J. Massinburg were named to the preseason first team. Senior wing Willie Conner and sophomore forward Nick Perkins were both named to the second-team.

For the women’s team, Smith and junior point guard Stephanie Reid each picked up first team honors. Senior center Cassie Oursler and sophomore forward Brittany Morrison were both named to the secondteam. email: sports@ubspectrum.com Twitter: @mikeakelson

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It also offers information on related topics including meditation and core exercises.

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