Thursday morning UB had a special honor. Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne came as a global peacemaker to speak to the youth of the university. At the age of 76, Ariyaratne explained that although he has not rested since he arrived on the shores of this North American continent, his physical fatigue […]
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40th anniversary of Che’s Death
October 8, 1967 is not a date that sands out in most people’s minds unless you know that Latin America lost a innovative and great man on that day at least to me he was. People see the image on shirts and basically anything else that can be sold to […]
Citizen Bicycle Provides Answer To Student’s Dreams
They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle. I know in my experience I still ride with the same ferocious, precocious attitude I had when I first received my first bike at age 7. It was a lavender two-wheeler with streamers on the handlebars and a plate on […]
Why men can’t find campus love
College life is meant for new things, especially new relationships. Some go with being single for a while but some women are looking for a guy that’ll be real and honest. Surprisingly, you can’t find that around campus that quickly. Men always complain. “This girl doesn’t talk to me” or […]
He Said/She Said
She Said… Congrats! I think you just might be the bravest person to ask us the most awkward question. But, I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t provide you with some sensible advice. Obviously you’re looking for a different experience in your sex life and willing to try […]
The Ruler’s Back
Rapper and CEO of Def Jam Records, Jay-Z, announced on September 20 that he is making a comeback to the rap game. In an interview that he did with the New York Times he stated that his main inspiration for his new album is the movie “American Gangster”, starring Denzel […]
Barry Bonds Home-Run King
On August 7, 2007, Barry Bonds became the all-time Major League home-run king, when he surpassed Hank Aaron’s 755 home run record. Usually when any sport record as prestigious as this is broken, it is met with universal support from journalist, fans and the general public. But in the case […]
The Sad Story of Little Madeleine
The McCann family, as many others, is dwelling on the disappearance of their child. Three-year-old little Madeleine McCann went missing almost four months ago from the family’s apartment in Praia de Luz, Portugal. The search for Madeleine started on May 3. According to Mr. and Mrs. McCann, they were having […]
Movie Magic on Campus
On Monday, September 10, 2007, movie magic came to the Pedestrian Mall here at UB. Disney’s, “College Road Trip,” starring Martin Lawrence and Raven Simone, filmed several scenes in front of Carlson Hall. Due to the filming, students were redirected through Mandeville Hall in order to avoid interrupting filming.The filming […]
Women and College Life
Women should always be respected.Then again, women should always have a certain level of respect for themselves. Let’s go back for a second. In high school, we all have certain judgments of people. Some were the “nerds,” some were the “know it alls,” and some were the ones that go […]