If you ever have a spare minute type in “failure” or “worst president ever” in a Google search and click “I’m feeling lucky.” The autobiography of George W. Bush appears. You may be thinking this appears at some far left-wing website, but the White House’s official web page is the […]
Other News
UBCC Assistant Professor Writes National Exam
Shortly after the last edition of The Scribe was posted online a submission was accepted that appeared to be a bio of Dr. Jonathan Lavelle*. It turns out that Dr. Lavelle had been written up in the National Chiropractic Board’s newsletter, in UB Highlights and the Chiro Post. Well, Dr. […]
Expansion in Design Department
As part of the university’s five year plan to improve and expand its facilities and programs, several of its schools are implementing changes to keep up with UB’s growing population. One such department is the Design Department located in the Arnold Bernhard Center. According to department chairman, Richard Yelle, the […]
Volleyball Seniors
Shilla Omuriwae, a 5’6″ defensive specialist from Kampala, joined the UB volleyball team this year as a graduate student. Though it was only her first season, Shilla’s impact was felt both on and off the court. Shilla is currently ranked 6th in the NYCAC conference for average digs per game […]
Alcoholic’s Conrer
Well, midterms are over and the world is back to normal (or as normal as its going to get for us college-going elite) but with the closing of one door I dub “anxiety” opens another called “outright terror” or what our professors would call “finals.” So with all the preparations, […]
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Her head did not do a 360 and there was no scary, disgusting vomit scene, but the flashback scenes of Emily’s possession in The Exorcism of Emily Rose are horrifying enough that you wouldn’t want to watch the movie alone. The possession scenes were all told in a series of […]
UB Volleyball: Playoff Bound
On October 20, in a must-win situation, The University of Bridgeport Women’s Volleyball team squared off against second ranked Queens College in a NYCAC battle. The Lady Knights came into this game having already clinched a berth in the NYCAC playoffs, but the mindset of this team is still, “NCAA […]
Pitch Black
On Wednesday night at 9:47 pm, the power went out. This was the second blackout this semester and the longer of the two. The first occurred Sunday night, and lasted a few hours (it was caused by a squirrel) affecting only a handful of buildings. The second occurred the night […]
Hopeful Start for Tae Kwon Do
Eleven students in UB’s Martial Arts Studies program of the International College entered the 2005 New York State Governor’s Cup Tae Kwon Do Championship Tournament on Sunday, October 15. With over 200 participants, they competed and took back a total of 9 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals in […]
UB Volunteers
On October 22, 2005 from 1 to 6 pm, Service for Peace sponsored Make-A-Difference Day. Volunteers from Black Student Alliance and CARP joined the effort. The project involved working with residents of the Ella T. Grasso Respite Center in Stratford, an institution for mentally challenged individuals. One project involved redecorating […]