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The '93 World Games
On December 2, 1988 Buffalo
was chosen by the United States
Collegiate
Sports
Council
(USCSC) to represent the U.S.
in biding for the 1993 University
World Games. The competition
was between Buffalo and the Tricity area of Raleigh, Durham,
and Chapel Hill N.C. Jeff Farris, president of the USCSC, rated Buffalo as an A + for the location.
The team of negotiators for the
final decision making conference
consisted of Burt P. Flickinger
Jr., Dennis Gorski, Ronald Stein,
Alfred H. Savage, Ronald Ferguson, Stephen B. Sample, William P. Hart, Nelson Towsend,
Samuel F. Isaacs, Jr., Robert
Fine and Robert Peirre. These
eleven men went to Duisburg,
West Germany to accomplish

the task of bringing the games to
the U.S.
Buffalo, New York, Shangai,
China, and Fukuoka, Japan gave
presentations to the International Federation
of University
Sports. President George Bush
sent a letter to the committee
that read, "The city of Buffalo
offers a substantial audience for
sporting events, a population of
great ethnic diversity, as well as
proximity to sites of enormous
natural beauty and cultural interest that appeal to visitors from
around the globe." Along with
Mario Cuomo's letter of support,
these two letters, plus the outstanding job of the negotiators,
won Buffalo the seat of honor to
host the seventeenth anniversary
of the games; the decision was
announced on June 16, 1989.

The Buffalo Delegation was
elated by the decision. Steven
Sample said the games would
be the biggest boost to Buffalo's image since the Pan
American Exposition in 190 1.
Nelson Townsend said having
the games in Buffalo will
greatly increase the University's chance at going for Division 1.
Buffalo will gain many economic benefits from hosting
the games. Over 200,000 people will come to Western New
York for this international
event. An average of 2,000
jobs will be made. The state
will collect close to 10 million
dollars in tax revenues alone.
Approximately 40 million dollars in renovations
will be

., As we compete more and more in the
world market for the very best scholars,
not only nationally but internationally,
I
think the improved recognition for the
University of Buffalo that will come
from the World University Games will
assist us in that effort." President Steven
B. Sample

World University Games '93
University At Buffalo
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made to get ready for the games,
but Buffalo will still prosper
from it all. Come back to Buffalo
in '93.

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The State Of Our Nation

Every year the University of
Buffalo runs a Distinguished
Speaker Series. Last year, the
theme for the series was "Power and the Presidency". The
speakers were former President Jerald R. Ford, News
Correspondent
Lesley Stahl,
and former President Jimmy
Carter. All of the speakers
spoke on the election process.
Leslie Stahl shed light on the
election process from the side
of the press as opposed to the
two presidents who could only
shed light on the planning and
execution of the election process.
This year, the theme was
called "The State of Our Nation". The speakers were former Speaker of the House
Thomas "Tip" O'Neill. News
anchor Tom Brokaw
and
closed with News anchor Bryant Gumbel.
Thomas O'Neill has been in
government since 1936 and a
member of Congress since
1952. He has served under
eight Presidents: Eisenhower,
Truman, Kennedy, Johnson,
Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Rea-

gan. He showed up Congress for
the Nixon impeachment
hearings, and blasted President Reagan's budget reforms. He retired
as the Speaker of the House in
1986, adjourning the 99th Congress and ending an era.
Tom Brokaw has been in journalism since 1962 in KMTV in
Omaha. From there he went on
to WSB- TV news in Atlanta and
then onto KNBC news in Los
Angeles. He went to New York
to do the "Today" show and he is
now the anchor, writer, and chief
correspondent
of NBC News
with Tom Brokaw. An acclaimed
political reporter, Tom Brokaw
has covered Presidential
elections since 1976 and in December 1987, he interviewed Mikhail
Gorbachev in a live interview.
Tom Brokaw has received honorary degrees from his Alma Mater, Syracuse University, as well
as from Washington University
in St. Louis
and Hofstra
University.

globe, Gumbel started working
in TV journalism in 1972 with
KNBC- TV as the Los Angeles
station's sportcaster. In 1975 he
was part of the divisions NFL
pre-game show. He then moved
on to the Today show by way of
thrice weekly sports reports
which he presented from 1980
until he became anchor. He has
received the NAACP
Image
Award for his coverage of the
1988 Olympics in Seoul, South
Korea, the Edward R. Murrow
Award for Outstanding Foreign
Affairs Work, as well as the Edward Wintal Prize for diplomatic
reporting for his work in Moscow
and Geneva.
The series is designed to give the
speakers an opportunity to "pass
along" what they have learned to
the listener, as well as to allow
the listeners to draw from the
speaker's well of knowledge.

Bryant Gumbel is well known for
his versatility. He has anchored
NBC News, Sports, and Entertainment from all over the United States and from around the
UB Newsmakers

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Year In Review

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tude of problems for the academic world. Students living in the
cities find it almost impossible to

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Weng Dan, Wuerkaizi, and Chaj
Ling were the influential forces
behind the mass protest. The students first began protesting the
conditions at the universities and
then broaded the area of concerns to include basic political
and economic reforms.

such as the cultural revolution.

The students were getting world
media attention for such a well
orchestrated protest. Philip G.
Altbach wrote in an article in
The Reporter, "Yet ideas do
have power and students, more
perhaps than any other group in
society, have the ability to focus
attention on societies ills." The
Chinese government did not
agree with the students ideas.
Officials called them "counterrevolutionary".
The students
ideas would force the government to accept policies that
would "westernize" China.

This revolution was one that had
been implemented by Xiaoping,
the man that ordered the massacre. His ideas had been part of a
radical movement in his day. He
made the rural areas a main area
of concern. By building up and
almost "industrializing"
these
areas, he forced inflation to rise
in the cities. This causes a multi-

The Beijing students saw the corruption of the government and
told the world about it. The government would shoot a person
for a crime, kill them, and charge
the family for the bullet. N epotism and social as well as judicial
injustice filled the seats of the
government offices.

One student tries to stop the armed forces from entering the Square.

June 4, 1989 Chinese troops
moved into Tienanmen Square
and opened fire upon thousands
of students. These students were
protesting against inflation, lack
of products, and lack of freedom
of speech. The government acted
in this manner because the students made Deng Xiaoping "lose
face", or insulted his power.
Students all across China began
protesting after the death of Hu
Yaobang, former Communist
Party General Secretary. Yaobang was one of the only government officials who supported the
academic world. His death
prompted students to take to the
streets.
The first day of occupation of the
square was on April 15, 1989.
Students mourned Yaobang's
death while shouting, "Down
with Li Peng", a strong rival of
the democracy movement. The
students showed their support for
their favorite leader and showed
dismay for the officials that still
held on to old party ideologies,
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The people in Beijing use the mass bulletin boards that are located in the square to post
information about the Democracy

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talking with Dr. Halpern than he
did his own colleagues. The two
spoke candidly with one another
about the fearful situation in
China. Zhao told Halpern, "I am
hopeful that things will change
over the decade or so . . . one
never knows . . . one never
knows." Little did he know about
the major change that was going
to happen only a few days later.
Gregg, Dr. Halpern's eleven year
old son, convinced his father to
take him to Tienanmen Square.
Zhao accompanied
Halpern,
Gregg, and Isabell Marcus, a UB
law Professor, to the largest
Square in the world. Professor
Halpern said, "It was an event, a
happening ... It was a nice feeling. I lost any sense of apprehension when I walked about twenty
yards into the square." Isabell
Marcus just wept when she saw
the great white statue of Liberty
and Democracy. The location of
the statue was only two-hundred
feet away from the picture of
Mao. Just beside the picture of
Mao were government speakers
that droned across the square,
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feet from the portrait of Mao .

During this time of social and
political unrest, Dr. Steven Halpern was engaged with other UB
professors in an exchange program. Halpern was asked to give
twelve lectures on the American
legal system at the Beijing
Teachers College. At first, he
was uncertain what materials to
bring. Three of the lectures were
to be on American civil liberties
and the rest would focus on commercialla w. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences wrote to
Dr. Halpern, and asked him if he
could lecture more on American
rights and civil liberties. He
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which stands only two hundred and fifty

Dr. Halpern finally arrived the
Tuesday before the massacre.
His guide and companion was
named Dr. Zhao, who was an extremely well versed individual on
many philosophies of political
thinking. He wrote his masters
dissertation on Jeremy Benthem
and he had also read works of
John Locke and Montesque. His
high level of western thinking
amazed Dr. Halpern. Zhao said
there were many professors like
him at the universities. This was
surprising to Halpern because he
had been told that these books
were ones that were tabu to read.

Migilla Schaus attempts to swim from
Crystal Beach, Ontario to Buffalo,
York to raise money for the Chinese

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Democratic

Magilla Schacks wanted to swim handcuffed for
10 miles across the Erie Bay from Crystal Beach,
Canada to Buffalo in order to raise money for the
fund. Cheng Ming, Zhag Wendong and Zhaig
Xianlong were also participating
in the swim. A
styrofoam replica of the Goddess was going to be
towed in front of them. This was to symbolize the
struggle for freedom and democracy. The swim
had to end prematurely because the boat sank.
The Chinese students all over the United States
came together to help their friends and family
back home. They wanted to set up a radio station
in Hong Kong to broadcast democratic messages
to main land China. They wanted to try to set up
newspapers to spread the ideas, too.

The sea of flags, each representing a department of study, cover the Square.

they are creating

anarchy."

Halpern said the students had everything under
control. Looking out across the square he saw a
sea of tents. Each encampment represented a particular department at the university and each department flew its own flag. The tents were not
only to keep the students dry but they were also
useful for blocking the strong sun. There was a
hospital/first
aid tent along with a press area,
where the students spoke with Dan Rather. The
restroom facilities were minimal. Halpern said if
the wind blew the wrong way one would be overcome by the smell of human exriments.
The events that occurred in the next few days
shocked the world. First was the young student
who tried to stop the tanks by standing in front of
them unarmed. The troops were harassed by the
students. Then the second group arrived; this time
with orders to shoot. The students were told to
leave. When they did not move, the armored
tanks began firing into the crowd. Some students
fell dead to the ground. Others stood in shock
while many ran for their lives.
Halpern was afraid for his life as he slept because

he could hear the gunfire from where he was, but
he did not know from where it was coming. There
were so many different factions in the government. Many officials had differing opinions about
how to deal with the students. The people themselves had different feelings about the protest,
although many were in support. Halpern said,
"I'm a political scientist. I can figure out that you
don't want to be in the middle of a civil war."
Halpern did not know if there would be any
chance of getting out alive. The U.S. embassy was
unable to help. News reports were non-existent in
Beijing. The only way to find out information was
to go to the Square and read the bulletin boards
set up to disseminate
information
about the
movement. Halpern was able to find out information from people in the U.S. by leaving the phone
line open for nine hours. He finally was able to
pay someone money to drive him to the airport for
his safe return to the U.S.

During the same day of the swim, scholars from
UB held a fundraiser at the Erie Basin Marina for
the June Fourth Memorial fund which is for the
continued struggle in China. The activity showed
a solidarity for the Democratic cause.
Everyone has been affected by the bloodshed in
China. Fellow students across the world took up
the fight against the Chinese government to show
the Beijing students they were not alone. Solidarity was in their favor.

A special thanks to Dr. Halpern and his son for
the color photos in this section.

Meanwhile, back in the U.S., Chinese students
went to the Allentown Art Festival to sell teeshirts that had a hand making a peace sign with
blood splashed in the background. These students
were also asking for donations. Over 10,000 dol-

Students sit in front of the Government Building and block people from entering.

Tents and blankets were used to keep the
students shaded from the hot sun.

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of great concern for some time at
VB. Activists banned together
during the '89 spring semester to
fight many forms of discrimination. These activists formed the
Anti-Discrimination
Coalition
which consists of students from
the undergraduate and graduate
levels and law students.
The Law School issue was the
first barrier for the coalition to
tackle. The Law School decided
to have a policy which followed
Executive Order 28. This policy
would ban employers from using
the Law School's facilities to recruit if the employer discriminated on the basis sex, race, national
origin, handicap, age, or sexual
preference. President Sample did
not like the idea of the Law
School taking jurisdiction over
this matter. He decided that the
Law School's policy was null and
void. The coalition has been feverishly working on this issue for
some time.
LGBA, Lesbian Gay and Bisexual alliance) held an annual
"Coming Out" Day on the eleventh of October, the second anni-

versary of "The Gays March on
Washington", One of the signs
read, "Closets are for clothes,
not for people". This rally was
one that tried to bring a sense of
pride, and solidarity to gay, lesbian, and bisexual students.
During this day many students
did show their support but a few
outsiders
did not. Reverend
Daren Dryzmala came with a
group of men to disperse a newspaper called The Lamp Post Gazette. This paper blatantly harassed gays and lesbians with its
anti-homosexual
propaganda.
Lori Hartman,
a member of
LGBA, said, "It promotes hatred and violence just by its very
existence."

solidarity rally for the eight black men from Suny
New Paltz who were harassed by Public Safety to
turn down their music. Reports say that these
students were not being louder than anyone else
and they received the harassment because of the
colorof their skin.
The rally turned into an all encompassing
one.
Students from many different ethnic backgrounds
came together at founders plaza to discuss the
violence. hatred and discrimination
that goes on
at UB.
People from NAPA,
Womyn's
center,
BSU,
JSU, and many others participated
in the rally.
SASU provided materials, food, pop, and music.
This organization has always been an instrumental force in organizing such motivating and educational rallies; thanks to Todd Hobler, the regional coordinator
from SASU central.

Students called Public Safety
and asked if they would remove
Dryzmala
from the campus.
Public Safety refused to do so.
Students then chased him off
campus because his presence was
offensive to the people involved
in the rally.
The fall of '89 the Coalition held
a "Stop and Hate" rally which
was originally intended to be a

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Downtown
If one hits the right spots, downtown can be filled with lots of
excitement. Shea's is one of the
oldest theaters in the district. It
is a national historical landmark
too. Its exquisite beauty has
charmed native Buffalonians and
visitors alike. One can enjoy seeing anything from ballets and
beauty pageants to musicals and
concerts.

The Auditorium is another place
of entertainment that most students have visited. It is the home
of Sabre's ice hockey games and
it hosts many concerts such as
Heart, Ringo Star and the All
Star Band, and The New Kids
On The Block.
The BiJou Grille, Keystone Kellys, Shooters and Crawdaddy's
are places in which people can
dance, drink, and eat with
friends. Shooters is the newest of
these establishments.
Main Place Mall is a place to
grab a bite to eat while browsing
through a few stores. It is easily
accesable by Metro.
Pilot Field can be great for an
afternoon of fun during the summertime. This is a place where
people go to "feel that Bison's
Beat." This ball park went
through many renovations to be
able to stay open; since it is in the
heart of Downtown Buffalo.
The Liberty Building, The Goldome Savings Bank, City Hall,
and the U.S. Court House are all
pleasing to the eye. These buildings also serve a purpose in the
employment of a majority of
Buffalonians. Since Buffalo is no
longer a booming industrial
town, it has turned to more of a
Finance and banking for its revenue.
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architecturally diverse. In Lafayette Square
there is a statue of Kazmierez Pulaski, A
polish immigrant who was instrumental in
the revolutionary war. Right next to this
statue is a sign commemorating the first
Greek Settlement set up in 1893, almost a
century ago.
The Wilcox mansion (left middle) is designed in a Greek revival style. This is the
place where Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated after McKinley's death during the
Pan American Games in 1901.
The last picture on this page is the Butler
mansion designed by Stanford White. It is
located at 626 Delaware Avenue, and is currently owned by Jeremy M. Jacobs, Chairman and Executive Officer of Delaware
North Companies. Mr. Jacobs renovated
the building to' fit its original style and contributed a million dollars for the school of
management. The Jacobs building at VB is
named in honor of Jeremy's father, Louis
M. Jacobs, the late co-founder of DNC.
Paul Snyder is the owner of the building
next door to the Butler mansion. (found on
page 27; left bottom) This mansion is also a
design of the great architect White. In comparing the columns of both mansions, one
can see the similarities. This mansion houses
the Snyder Corporation.
The top left picture is of Buffalo's most
famous building, known as the Guaranty
building or the Prudential building. This
building is one of the first Skyscrapers. This
one of Louis Sullivan's designs. Frank Lloyd
Wright considered Sullivan to be a master
of architecture. When viewing the Terra
cotta facade of the building, one can not
disagree with Wright's statement.
The Buffalo Historical Society is the only
huilding still standing from the 1901 Pan
American Games. This Building is also a
national historic landmark. There are many
manuscripts and documents from the history of Buffalo contained within it.
The picture tour ends at the Chinamans
lighthouse. This lighthouse guided the ships
during the war of 1812. Today it is a national historic sight that is a perfect touch to
Buffalo's waterfront.

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The Buffalo Zoo
The City of Buffalo had some
funding problems in the 1989
budget. The Zoo's budget was
going to be cut drastically. A
U.B. club, Don't Panic, took up
the cause to save the Zoo. Chris
Invidia ta was one of the main
people behind the organization
of a 48 hour camp-out in front of
Seven Eleven to raise money to
keep the Zoo open. This club
raised 1,500 dollars. Thanks to
the students, the Buffalo Zoo is
still a part of the Buffalo community.
The Buffalo Zoo is the home of
over 1,600 animals that include
over 272 species. Habicat, the
latest addition to the zoo, offers
14,000 square feet of no-bar environment for lions and tigers.
The Children's Zoo features llamas, goats, ponies, and magic
shows which are offered JuneSept., daily at Ipm and 3pm. The
Zoo offers fun for people of all
ages, young and old.
Just in case some Seniors have
not taken the opportunity to
check out the sights of the Zoo,
here are some photos to enjoy.
Buildings are open May-Sept.
daily lOam - 6 pm, the grounds
from lOam - 6pm; buildings from
lOam - 6pm the rest of the year.
Call 837-3900 (Delaware Park)
for more information.

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The Albright Knox
The internationally renowned
Albright Knox Art Gallery is the
main feature in the areas array of
cultural spots in Buffalo. The
Gallery is located on the Elmwood Strip at the edge of Delaware Park across from Buffalo
State College.
The building, funded through a
donation by John Joseph Albright, was completed in 1905.
The Gallery gained its reputation
in 1962 when Buffalo Enterpeneur Seymour H. Knox donated
his vast collection of modern art.
The concentration is post-WWII
and displays a wide range of
genres, from paintings and sculptures, to graphics and photography.
The museum pieces feature
works from Picasso, Matisse,
Van Gogh, Gauguin, Warhol,
Pollack, and Motherwell. Excellent examples of impressionist
and post-impressionist art, as
well as famous twentieth-century
paintings are housed in the sculpture court, and in the new wing,
which displays the most recent
modern works.
The museum annually holds a series of openings featuring well
known artists. Other attractions
include a 3000 B.C. "Statuette of
God," the museum's oldest piece
Jane Picasso's glass figurines
and a Roman sarophagus.

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The Elmwood Strip offers students an alternative to the Main Strip. It has exotic restaurants, interesting grettitti on the sides of buildings, and shops with a flare
[or the unique. The bars along the Strip offer music and dancing to new wa ve and top forty. Their specials appeal to students from Buffalo State CoJlege and VB

alike. It is truly an experience that should not be missed.

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Buffalo Bars
Bar hopping seems to be a way of life for
most UB students as well as college students
everywhere. There are many bars in Buffa10, due perhaps to the once-large crowds of
blue-collar workers. It makes no difference
what mood you are in, there is a bar that will
suit you.
Most VB students choose bars that are close
to where they live ~ "the Main Street bars".
Most of these bars
P J Bottoms, Third
Base, The Steer, Molly's, Paddy-O's, Sut>

ters, and Wise Guys are located directly
across the street from the Main Street campus.
Other students prefer alternative bars which
are a little further away. Nietzsche's offered

great jazz music, and The Pink Flamingo
and the Continental offered new wave music
in a 'hard core' environment. From top 40 to
new wave to a quiet place to talk with
friends, Buffalo has a bar to suit you.

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Attending U.B. means more than merely COn_
fining yourself to the university grounds. It
means becoming a member of the Buffalo
Community. Most students become active
members by walking across the street from the
South Campus to the Main Street Strip,
which offers everything a student could ask
for.
Remembering the strip, it had everything:
hair Cutters, restaurants, record and clothing
stores, and, of COurse, bars. The University
Plaza, directly across the street from the
South Campus dorms, containes most of these
attractions. One major aUraction in the Plaza
was Tops ~ "a supermarket plus". It sells everything from food to pharmacuticals to notebook paper. If a student needed it, Tops sold
it. TwentY-four hours a day, seven days a
week. Students truly found out that "Tops
never stopped" - particularly in the bulk food
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Libraries
UB's library facilities are vast and varied. Different
libraries cater to different groups of people. The SEL
(Science and Engineering Library) caters to the engineers and computer science majors. It contains the
VAX computer system (which most people use to
talk with their friends and not do their projects), as
well as technical journals and related books. The
SEL is part of the Oscar Silverman Undergraduate
Library, located on the second and third floors, and
used by most undergraduates.
It has tables for groups
to study, desks for individuals, and study rooms for
groups to meet without distracting others. Although
it seems the ideal place to learn, there is always
someone chatting, no matter where you try to go and
study.
The Lockwood Library is the place to go to find
information. It's a lot quieter than the UGL, and the

people who go there are generally more studious. It is
home of many periodicals, and has many floors on
which to study.
The Charles B. Sears Law Library is a place for
students to seriously study. Since law students work
hard, the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. It proves
to be the place to get your work done, while hiding
from your friends to do it.
The libraries at UB are great for studying, as well as
meeting your friends. Group study sessions are frequent, although it tends to be less productive than
studying alone. Yet it is still more fun and a great
tension reliever. No matter what kind of information
you need, you could most likely find it in one of UB's
many libraries.

B. Sears Law Library- This library, one of the eleven specialized libraries throughout the University, contains 250,000 books. The
Law Library is located on floors two through seven of 0 'Brian Hall. Its
facilities are open to faculty, students, as well as the local legal profession.

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Information can be easily obtained due to the library's system of
classification for different legal texts.

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These two students relax in the quiet atmosphere of the Science and Engineering Library. Students of all types can find a good
spot to catch up on assignments, or studying
for the next exam.

A friendly individual, whether it 's a librarian
or anotherstudent, is always available to help
students find information.

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Homecoming '89

r---------------Homecoming-the
last game the Bulls play at
VB. It signifys the end of the football season
and a time when students should, even if
they've never seen a Bulls game, come out and
see our team in action. This year, Homecoming
occurred the same weekend as Parents week-

end. This only boosted students morale, and
was proven by attendance at the game.
Homecoming festivities began on Friday night,
a full twelve hours before kickoff. The carnival,
held outside the University Bookstore, offered
games of chance and skill at which one coud

win prizes. Then the bands hit the stage. Scary
Chicken opened the evening of dancing and
great music. The main band, Roy G. Biv, really
got the crowd moving. Playing music from the
Grateful Dead and old, classic rock and roll,
the crowd sang and danced the night away.
Parents partook in these events as well as students, but most students took their parents to
VVAB'S Saturn 5 Laser Show in Slee Hall.
The lasers shone through a thick cloud of
smoke, which emanated from the stage and
spread throughout
the audience. The music
rocked for a full hour and a half, while the

lasers beamed across the audience, inviting
them to reach out and touch them. All those
who attended the laser show were in agreement
that the show was nothing less than spectacular. Yet there was an air of anticipation as the
game was only a few hours away.
Saturday morning, bright and early, the Homecoming parade began rolling from South Campus to their destination·
the Bulls stadium. It
began on a positive note - the weather was
sunny, and there were no clouds in the forecast.
As the floats pulled into the stadium parking
lot, all stating their desire to become Division
one, it was evident that the students were anticipating a victory.
As spectators entered the gate, there was a
booth at which they could have their faces
painted - blue and white, of course. Some only
had a "VB" painted on their faces, while others
had their whole faces painted - a true sign of
school spirit.

--five hundred, the Pep Band finely tuned and
instigating the crowds to cheer, the cheerleaders jumping, cheering and getting the crowd
involved with the game. The Bulls could do no
wrong on the field, and didn't. They easily won
the game, ending the game with a 45 - 6 win
over Mercyhurst.
At halftime,
there was a postuve attitude
among the team and the crowd. Everyone was
expecting a lively show, and they got more than
they bargained
for. The new Homecoming
Queen, Cindy Repici of Chi Omega sorority,
was crowned by the outgoing Queen in traditional style. There was another award given
during halftime- that of the Ugliest Parson on
Campus (UPOC).
Organizations
on campus
were taking money as votes for the UPOC contest. This money went to charity, and people
could choose from Derek LaMarche and N unzio DiGregorio of SA, the 1989 Birth Control
Baby, or the victor, Christine of the Pep Band.
It was an innovative idea, and hopefully will
become a tradition at VB.

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Parking was probably one of the
most hazardous things to a UB students' health; next to eating the
food from Food Service, of course.
Parking time had to be calculated
into the stdents early morning
schedule. Waking up late would
turn out to be devestating even if
one was only fifteen minutes late.
This difference in time would cause
one to have to wait an extra half an
hour in line for a parking space.
Dr. Claude Welsh definitely would
not accept parking a car as a legitimate excuse for being late to class.
HE said in a special Buffalonian
interview, "Parking is a privilege,
not a right." He told us that he
rides his bicycle to class almost ev-

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is raining, snowing or cold. Otherwise he car pools to work. In the
NI neteen years of riding his bicycle
to school, he has only had two accidents.

freshness. During the winter, students would sweat while on the bus
because the layers upon layers of
clothing people had to were to keep
warm in the Buffalo cold. The stagnant smell was one that was a mixture of sweat and sickness. Well, no
When asked if students should uti- matter how one travelled to camlize the Bluebirds, his reply was, pus, it was always an experience.
"WEll, hell yes! We spend a million
dollars a year on them." Some students have a strong sentiment
against using the Bluebirds. Any
time there were a lot of people
waiting for the bus, THe driver
would tell the people on the bus,
"Make like a family back there."
People would be jammed into the
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Dorms
Virtually all students have, at one
point or another, lived in the
dorms. If not, they probably knew
someone who did. Whether you
liked dorm life or not, the U.B.
dorms did have a lot to offer.
The Ellicott Complex on the Amherst Campus frequently seemed
more like a maze than a dorm. To
get from one place to another you
needed a map for the first three
weeks. The rooms were small,
cramped, and institutional in nature. The heat was always turned so
high that in weather 30 degrees below zero, you kept your windows
open. The bathrooms were shared
by everyone on the hall (usually

about 15 people). Ellicott was truly
a unique experience because of
these features, coupled with the
fact that it was located four miles
from the rest of the world. Without
a car, people in Ellicott were

stranded. It was not the place to be
if you enjoyed going out.
The Main Street

Dorms were

slightly better. Just four people
shared one bathroom, and the
rooms were slightly less institutionalized, but the heat was always kept
on high, just like in Ellicott. There
was an improved night life in these
dorms; across the street is Tops for
food, and bars such as PJ Bottoms
and Sutters for drinking. Even
without a car, you were not stranded or cut off from civilization. A
plus in most people's books, and a
convenience to all.
On whatever campus you lived the
dorms were a place to meet people
and develop social skills, as well as
learn to tolerate your roommates
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Everyone has to eat, although some had their own specialities-the
SAC's pizza, Norton's hot entrees,
VB students thought this unfortuand Talbert's Kosher section and
nate. The viewed dealing with Food
Service as a necessary evil. It sandwiches.
should be noted, however, that the
You could eat a sub at any of these
cafeterias on campus have provided
centrally located cafeterias. Maybe
"nutritionally
sound" food. After
you had the urge for a hot dog with
all, cooking food for the thousands
cheese and bacon, the 'cholesterol
of residents, commuters, and faculty and staff who need to eat on special; maybe you were a pizza
campus has always been a difficult . lover and tried desperately to find a
slice of pizza on campus. This was a
task. Food Service did the best they
difficult task. The dough was more
could, but they just couldn't make
it taste like Mom's.
like cardboard than pizza crust.
Cafeterias on campus such as the
Walkway Cafe, the SAC, Talbert
and Norton were easy to get to, and
therefore, usually crowded by people looking for a quick bite. Each

These were the learning years, and
the food on campus was an experience students will never forget or
want to remember.

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Oh, those dreadful
days of drop/add.
Although it only occurred once a semester, the repercussions
lasted a lifetime.
If you wanted to be
one of the first people in line, you needed to be at Alumni
Arena the previous
night and sleep outside on the sidewalk.
By sunrise, there
were at least two
hundred students in
line waiting to hand
in their course slips
only to find out that
the classes
they
wanted were at room
capacity, closed or
cancelled. The students who added the
classes they needed
for graduation were
considered "the fortunate few." Most of
us had to settle for
classes that were
tenth on our list of
preferences.
Drop/ Add days and
long lines have become a tradition at
V.B. Many students
were forced to come
to V.B. the day before
Drop/Add
started to prepare for
these lines.
Even though the
days of standing on
drop/add lines are
over, the memories
of them are imbeded
in our minds forever.
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dice three times, but doesn't matter because nothing will
work. On your third turn, pay $50 for your freedom and
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giant, AT & T, and National Fuel Gas ("We'd love to freeze
your assets") replaces the relatively harmless Electric Company. If you own both utilities, your first victim pays 10 times
the roll of the dice, the second pays 11 times, and so on.
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monopoly.
If you build hotels, you have to pay an additional $20/hotel

for bribing the housing inspectors and for contributions to
various political campaigns.
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spare Properties for the fire insurance (double face value).
These properties are turned over permanently and not even
the scummiest landlord can collect them.

Landing on No Parking will cost-you $15, but you don't have
to pay if you don't want to.
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With an undergraduate enrollment exceeding 13,000, there is
bound to be wide variety of students. Many foreign students attend the univeristy to learn from
western technology and culture.
Students from the states, (mostly
New York) find VB to have a
great diversity of people. No
matter what your likes or dislikes
are, or from where you come,
there is always someone who
shares similar views as well as
someone who disagrees with
them.
The Student Association is an instrumental part in furthering diversity by sponsoring 32 clubs for
students of such cultural heritages as Turkish, Scan dana vian,
Punjabi, French, Korean and African. V.B. may be large, but being so big means there are more
people from different cultures to
be friends with and learn from.

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everyone has purchased a piece
of University of Buffalo memorabilia. This memorabilia has always been a part of U.B. spirit.
One could always find people
wearing UB sweatshirts, sweatpants, sweaters, tee-shirts, jackets or hats.
The University may not have
been the most verbally spirited
school, but deep down inside students felt the University warranted their recognition.

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59

At a V niversity the size of VB,
there is a place to study, whatever your method. Whether it's in a
carrel in a library, outside on the
grass, or at a table in a cafeteria,
VB students find a variety of
places to do school work.
Studying is the main activity in
college, and every student has
different needs to fill. Some enjoy having music in the background, others need total silence.
At VB, all these needs are somehow met. You could be a "library
person" and always study in total
silence or you may need to be all
alone and occupy a classroom all
night to cram for your exams.
No matter how you needed to
study, there is always a means of
obtaining the precise conditions.

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Buffalo is a city that seems to cater to "mallaholics". It seems as though you can't drive
four blocks without seeing another mall.
Malls are appealing more and more to the
younger crowd, and

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Academic

Paula Conley, Diana Dijo, Brian Fix. Scott Frank (President), Clifton Ganyard (Vice·Pres.), Michelle Hanna, Holly
Hussey (Treasurer), Risa Keen (Secretary), Daniel Maguire, Matthew McDevitt, Kelly Rembas, Brian White.

82 Clubs/ Academic

URe
The Undergraduate History Coun·
cil is an academic oriented organization with a twist. Although
nominally committed to a scholarly interest in history, the club's
leaders have used this interest as
a springboard for activities beyond the narrow scope of academia. 1989·90 proved to be a ban'
ner year for the Council as it
sponsored numerous speakers,
dances, holiday parties as well as
the annual Milton Plesur benefit
concert. Yet, the club holds very
seriously its role as a representative body for undergraduates to
the History Department. It begins
its involvement early in the academic year through orientation
and open house and continues
that engagement in the History
Department's
commencement
ceremony. The graduating Seniors extend their gratitude to the
department's faculty and staff
and wish the best of luck to next
year's members.

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neers is a professional society
that provides an introduction to
the productive profession of industrial engineering and professional enrichment through association
with peers. Members
develop initiative,
communication skills, and leadership qualities through interaction with all
levels of undergraduate
and
graduate students as well as faculty.

Tadd Adams, Ton Ainey, Gail Alderdice, Gregory Bela. Mark Barbopoulos, Susan Beam. Tim Bennett, John Berggren, Sheryl Berkts,
Thomas Billings, Renee Biondi, Scott Brennan, Brian Brigman, Maria Campuzano, Amy Carey, Hui Yang Chai, John Chang, Jim
Christian, Terence Coughlin, Scott Crtno. Jeanette Daile, Mark Dash, Katia Defazio, Patrick Dempsey, John Devore, Mark Dickerson,
Dan Dimicco, Glenn Everetts, Kevin Everts, Jodie Filler, Jody Fisher, Bryan Foulke, Angie Fragale, Anthony Friona, Lisa Fronczak,
Brendan Gallagher, Michael Gallo, Tobert Germann, Supriya Ghosh, Mike Glades. Seth Goldfarb, Jill Ann Harris, Erica Harzewski, Bill
Heap, John Hendricks. Doug Hettrtch. Wende Huehn, Mark Hue!s. Dave Hunter, Christine Jandreau, Lisa .Jelenovlc, Francois Juhen,
Cindy Cayyod, Robert Kenney, Greg Kersten, Vasa nth Kumas, Chris La Goy, Don Lare, Gardy Larochelle, Mark Legrett, Michael
Leppitsch, Karen Love, Paul Manley, Julie Manzari, Steve Marquard, Elizabeth Mayne, Brian McNamara, Jennifer Meyer, Alicia Miller,
David Mills, Rajesh Mirchandani, Michael Moretti, Steve Moretto, Anne Mullen, Linda Nicosia, Raida Nazi, Theodore Oberlies, Michael
Palmiero, Deirdre Pascale, Ket Phou. Robert Picco, Alan Pincus, Kenneth Pizzuco, JoMarie Poquadeck, Dalna Pupons Jim Reilly, Andrea
Rizzo, Curtis Roberts, Mark Rosato, Tom Roy, Jeffery Salleh, Tom Schneider, Michael Scolnick, Rob Simanole, Amrit Singh, Steven
Smith, Jennifer Springborn, Holly Stanek, Doug Stoddart, Michael Strom, Anthony Sucato, Chris Surra, Ronald Trackey, Dan Universal,
Derek Vendersteur, Rocco Venuto, John Voit, Kurt Voniget, Lloyd Va, S.F. Wang, Todd Wegerski, Craig Weissman, Patty Wong,
Makmumr Wongosari, Jay Wood, Tony Yannotti,

Robin Yaskulski,

The US Chapter is very dynamic and extremely active. We are
in close contact with the senior
chapter of liE, which gives us a
competitive edge upon entering
business and Industry. WE hold
many social events including
traditional
industrial
engineering departmental
picnics and
banquets
along with
happy
hours, as well. We even hosted
the lie regional conference this
past spring. But, what makes
liE unique is the strong sense of
togetherness
and comreder y
amongst our members.

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Vice President: David Beck
Treasurer: Alan Pavese
Secretary: Dan McCurry
Activities David Snyder
Publicity: Ed Dylag

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The National Society of Black Engineers
with almost 6000 members nationwide,
is one of the largest student-managed
organizations in the country. The Society is dedicated to a better tomorrow
through the development of intensive
programs for increasing the recruitment,
retention, and successful graduation of
minorities in engineering.
The National Society of Black Engineers/ Minority Academic Society (NSBE/ MAS) is the University at Buffalo chapter of the national organization. Through
various programs such as study groups,
workshops on personal and professional
development, career fairs, and conferences NSBE/ MAS is working to provide
minority students the opportunity for academic, professional, and social growth
and development.
Through our High
School/ Junior High School Outreach
programs we are working to increase the
number and quality of minorities pursuing technical disciplines.

84 Clubs! Academic

Alston, Ray Bailey, Tanya Ball, Patrick Birmingham

(Campus

Events

Coordinator), Jacques Civil, T. Cornelius, Juan DePena, Brian M. Dillard, Reedy
Feggins, Sabrina Flagler, Sean Garrick (Newsletter Editor), Wilson JeanBaptiste,
Dexter Johnson, Kern Jolibois, Gardy Larochelle (President), Karen Love, Eric
Lucas, Paul Mason, George Mathews, A. McMillan, David T. Mills (Secretary),
Jaynitah Peacock (Communications
Chairperson),
Andre Pollard, Sharon Roberts,
Sandra Sam, Glend Sealy, Emily Simon, Curtis Smith (Region [ Treasurer), Thorn
Smith, Yudesh "Charles" Sohan (Treasurer), Yvette Stephenson, Leonid Thenar,
Letitia Thomas, Allan Thompson (Corporate Liason), William Washington (VicePresident), Mike Wilson, Raynard Woods.

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Academic
The Undergraduate Physics Club
was founded for the purpose of
bringing together
people of the
university

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Joe Adams, Stephen Brad, Kristan Corwin, John Ellis, Pat Ferrick, Shachar Gonen, Donald Henk, Tom Hughes-Lampros,
William Hurst. Michael Mack, John Neumann (Vice·Pres.), Ed Pardo, James Perreault, James Richmond (Treasurer),
Mattew Schildkneckt, David Snyderman. Chan Takwah, Christopher Terpin, David Werth (Secretary), Martin Williams,
Steve Zelazny (President). Faculty Advisor: Michael Naughton

community

who share

a common interest in physics. In
the past, the club has voyaged to
exciting places like the University
of Rochester's Laser·induced fu·
sion lab, the Ontario Science Center, and that hydroelectric wonder, the Niagara Power project.
We also coerce department faculty into talking to the about their
insights into physics and research
experiences. To top off these funfilled experiences, we even throw
in a party here and there- and if
we're lucky, a softball game.
Overall, the physics club provides
a meeting place where people can
share their interest in physics. So
if you ever have an insatiable need
to talk about chaotic motion, frac·
tals or wacky relativity paradoxes,
stop by our office in room 337
Fronczak. Future plans include
the design of the UBLAC, the can
struction of a laser, isolation of the
magnetic monopole and the com·
pletion of the in-orbit parking lot.

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President: Kevin M. Wales
Vice-President: Kelly Klingbeil
Treasurer: David Hansen
Secretary: Flora Torquato
Faculty Liaison: John Carberry
Law School Liaison: Carmen Mosier

Academic
The Political Science Undergraduate Student Association is an organization of un·
dergraduate students within
the department of Political
Science. The purpose of the
organization is to promote
student interest in relation to
their studies, to provide information
and advisement
to political science majors
and interested students, and
to act as a liaison between
students,
the University
community, and the department. The Political Science
Undergraduate Student Association has weekly meetings and sponsors many
events for its members and
the student body.

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Academic

UPA

The Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA) is an active organization whose members
include
any person
accepted into the Psychology
Department.
UPA provides
members with both informative and social opportunities, A
filing system is made accessible to those interested in pursuing future academic goals in
Psycholoqy. Social events are
scheduled to enhance the interpersonal relationships among
Psychology majors. The UPA
officers welcome any member
to visit the office located in
211 Park hall and urge Psychology majors to get involved
with UPA_
President: Danielle Stento
Vice-President: Amy Houis
Treasurer: Emilie Schneider
Secretary: Chris LaRose
Activities Rep.: Kavita Munjal
SA Rep.: Tina Aqugia
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Charles Behling, PhD.

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Society Of Woman Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an
educational service organization of both men
and women engineering students. Here at UB,
SWE plans activities that assist all engineering students in their career advancement and
education. SWE arranges an annual speakers
panel, a sibling program which pairs underclassmen with upperclassmen in the same
discipline, and high school recruitment seminars in which engineering careers are discussed. We participate in community service
activities such as Red Cross blood drives and
visiting nursing homes during the holidays.
Our Buffalo chapter enhances student life
with September Welcome parties, socials,
and workshops on topics such as stress management, resume writing, and interviewing
techniques.

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President:
Vice-Pres.y
Recording
Corporate

Francine Battaglia
Treasurer: Amie Redmond
Secretary: Robin Buseck
Secretary: Jim Argento

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Academic

Our organization is for the
benefit of students in the
Communicative Disorders
m ajo r . Among
other
things, we acquaint de'
partmental students with
their faculty and provide
information regarding vol,
unteer opportunities and
graduate school criteria,

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Carolyn Bek. Julie Bregman, Terri Cinotti, Elizabeth Cody, Dawn Conduit (Public Relations), Judy Daniels, Nanette Epel (VicePresident), Ivy Garbowitz, Maria Grassi, Sharman Gregor, Terese Kozera, Kristine Lauko, Najwa Maouad, Karen McNamee,
Richerd MusieJak, Nadine Oleksy, Jennifer Petruski (Secretary), Barb Racoski, Mary Jo Salomon, Carolyn Schulman, Kristen
Smith (President), Debbie Soloff. Ron Stepowski,
Neerja Suri, Christine Ulrich (Treasurer), Katie Wilson.

Academic

USA - Statistics

The Undergraduate
Statistics
As soc iation is a small group
of students interest,
ed in the field of statistics. Membership
is open to anyone,
Not just statistics
majors,
The Club
sponsors
several
speaker each year
who lecture on a vari·
ety of topics including statistics in indus'
try and the actual
profession.

John Barbone, Sandra Chang, Hsienq-Hu! Chen, Jill B. Fiedler-(President) Samantha Friedaman, Jerry,
Dong-Vue Liu, Wayne Schuck. Taymond Schwartz. Katy Walsh (Treasurer/secretary)
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87

Academic

Tau Beta Pi

Tau Beta Pi is the National Engineering Honor Society. Its primary goal is to "mark in a fitting
manner those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship
and exemplary
sharater."
The
Beta Pi Association was founded
at Lehigh University by Edward
Higginson Williams, Jr. in 1885_

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The New York Nu chapter at UB
invites juniors in he top one
eighth of their class and seniors
in the top one fifth of their class
to become members. As members, these students participate
in community, professional, and
social activities including an Annual Employment Dinner, free tutoring service and student-faculty
mixer.
President: Eric J. Kauffman, External Vice·President: Daina Pupons, Internal Vice-President: Anthiny Steward, Recording Secretary: Kennety Pizzuco, Corresponding Secretary:
David Mintz, Treasurer: Jennifer Record, Cataloguer: Geoffrey Burr, Publicity: Paul
Cocca, Tutoring:
Raj Reheja, Chapter
Development:
Christina
LaPeter,
Recruitment:
Hanif Khalak.

Academic

Women In Management

Women in management is a student organization
within the school of management which has three
stated objectives as follows: (1) Promote professionalism, (2) Provide practical insight into job skills and
career opportunity for women, (3) offer an opportunity to network and develop connections in the business world.
Activities which Women in Management sponsor:
(1) School of management reception, (2) Women in
Business Day, (3) Happy Hours, (4) Time management seminar, (5) Christmas Party

President: Caroline Weaver, Vice-president: Barb Gesl, Treasurer: Skue Norris, Secretary: Janet
Wojtpwocz, Membership coordinator: Chris Ernst, CDS Liaison: Ellzabetb Glass. Michelle Barnes,
Margret, Bradley, Lynne Bogdan, Cathy Catalino, Lillian Chen, Ellen Chesler, Marianne Coffinet,
Paula Collins, Elizabeth Colome, Elizabeth Dourigan, Lynne Eisenhart, Cheryl Glose. Laura Grammatico, Amy Gulkis, Leanne Herkey, Robyn Huynh, Kim Kaiser, Megan Hastings, Diane Kim,
Karen Krane, Patti Kurpisz, Suzanne Lattuca, Cheryl Lickfeld, Felicia Loi, Fawn Loi, Krista Marion,
Pamela Morrison, Kelly Morgan, Lisa Nasiak, Heather Noone, Maureen O'Conner, Lynda Olszewski, Lisa Patterson, Mary Rath, Denise Savannah, Terri Sekelski. Karen Schleef Beth Slick,
Lori Sobotka, Susan Steiner, Lily Stoyanouski, Sandra Szymanski, Diane Vannozzi, Christina Vo,
88 Clubs/Academic

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Casey Appel, Erik Baker. Dawn Brennan,
Roy Sullivant,
Mark Butcher. Jeff Butler. Andy Cripps, Hcmant
Dandekar. Bill Elflein, john Elliott, Kevin Everts, Bill Garbacz. Mike Godscn, Alex Kelly. Mati Kuzmack. Scott
Lerner, Jim Liptak. Jeff Mannillo.
Denis Maroney,
Jeff Matt, Dave Meltzer,
John Miktuk,
Kirk Nelson,
Deborah Newman, Phil Noah, Jeff Sapko, len Scott, .lim Quintus, Brian Zcruis.

The US Amateur Radio Society was founded in 1969 by Ed Mellnik and received
a
public service award
for its operation during
the Kent State disorders. This public service attitude is strongly
reinforced as we complete the reconstruction
of an on-campus ham
radio station. At the
same time, ham radio is
a friendly, fun hobby,
This we never forget as
we meet people from
every corner
of the
globe through
that
magic we call radio,
There is no fee for the
club and you don't have
to be a licensed amateur to belong, We are,
however,
more than
happy to help those
who want to be licensed
achieve their goal.

VB Strategists And Role Players Association

Hobby
The US Strategists
and Role Players As·
sociation is the offi·
cial gaming club on
campus.
We enjoy role·playing
games
(like Dun·
geons and Dragons),
strategic
board
games (like Squad
Leader), and pretty
much anything else
that simulates events
in the form of a
game.
The club sponsors
weekly gaming, trips
to conventions, and
our very own gaming
convention here on
campus.

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Dan Goupil,

Rich Hamburg,

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Membership for the
89·90 academic year
was over 100 particlpants.
89 Clubs/Hobby

International

Brazilian SA

The Brazilian SA is
one of the oldest inter-

national

clubs at UB,

founded

David

in

1883 by

Rodrigues

(no

relation to the current

president). The BSA is
most famous for its

Feijoedas at its Carneval, which brings Rio
to US. We also sponsor screenings of several Brazilian films of

international

acclaim.

If all this sounds interesting to you or you

just want to meet others interested in Brazil

at all, come to our
meetings.

PICTURED:

Tasha Turan.

David Rodriguez,

International

Caribbean SA

The Caribbean Students Association of
the State University of New York at Buffalo provides a meeting place for students
who are interested in learning and sharing
their knowledge about different nations in
the Caribbean. During the academic
school year, CSA provides many cultural
functions such as the annual Carifest; a
weekend extravaganza featuring live entertainment, a cultural show, dinner and
dance, and the crowning of the Caribbean
Queen.

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For Caribbean Awareness Day, being held
this year in November, we direct our efforts in informing and educating the community about famous Caribbean personalities and proving information
on
Caribbean life and culture.
Bus trips, picnics and smaller social and
educational events featuring dance, food,
music and film from the region supplement these two major events. Membership is open to all.

90 Clubs/International

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MEMBERS: Umar Adeola, Sha·King Alston, Marvin Archer, Ronald Baptiste, Denise Bartlett,
Michael Baxter, Carl Belmontes, Robert R. Bennett, Rupert A. Bennett, Rosemarie Black, Warren
K. Bowlen Lance Brown, Amy Burtless, Cecille Cargill, David Collins, Cheryl Constable, Dorian E.
Davy, Rohan A. Dawes, Desmond D. Dawkins, Downe Barrington, Karen Elliston, Carlson Flow,
Pedro Fonseca, Lisa Michelle Francis, Nicole Fraser, Michael Gobin, Joel M. Green, Cheryl Harper,
Charlton, Melissa D. Hester, Hayden Hollingsworth, Mauricio Hooker, David Hosten, Camille
Huggins, Sonny Jean-Baptiste, Jassete Johnson, Wil Jourdain, Romig Lamothe, Judith A. Lewis,
Marcia Lewis, Sharon V. Lezerna, Romane Louis, Brian Lovelock, Anita Lynch, Baron Marshall, Ian
B. Matthew, James Lee Minter Ill, Andrea Napier, Randi Nelson, Justina Nixon, Francis K. Nyarko,
Marcia Parks, Andre Persaud, Chanda Pilgrim, Lynell Pippen, Ophelia Power, Robert F. Ramirez,
Robendranauth, lvor Reid, Maxine Ruddock, Kendall Rush, Glenda Sealy, Sonia Simpson, Natalie
Stephenson, James R. Tadal, Nicole Thompson, Brenton Walker, Winston E. White, Desiree
Whyte, Mikal C. Wright, Jennifer Young, Kurt A. Young, Audreya Loaft.

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Italian SA

One of the best ways to meet
people is to get involved at this
university, and at the sane time,
make this school impersonal is to
join a Student Association.

President: Sandra Leni, Vice President: Mike Caruso, Treasurer: Jay Wood, Secretary: Sean
Sedacce. Art Director: Joe Turnino, Publicity Director: Kristen Blabber, Co-publicity: Elizabeth
Herrera, Assoc. Publicity Director: Johnanne Johnson, Tressa Aboujoadude, Jorge Albarran,
Francesca Arena, Terry Baldassare, Mark Cassella, Tom Ceria, Sergio Citriniti Peter Collafranci.
John Contrata. Mark Curio, Tony D'Angelo, Jim DeRosa, Valerie DiRocco, Raymons DiVasto, Mike
Dresnick, Lucia Fabbozi, Marilyn Ferrentino, Lisa Ferrera, John Giattino, Martin Higuera, Tony
luvino. Risa Keen, Jennifer Keeney, Bonnie Lange, Flavis Laviosa, Dr. Licastro, Dana Martin, Dr.
Massaro, Hamid Mehrdad, Eilleen Molles, John Neumann, Massimo Pietrantoni, Colum Sheehan,
JoAnne Sorrentino, Frank Thrailkill, Nick Triantos. Gary Voyt. Elisa Wareham, and others.

What is a Student Association?
We are students, like you, and we
try to make you aware of another
culture, and campus events. We
work with other S.A.'s and organizations to form a certain unity
among all students. Our plans
during the year are: The Annual
Winery Trip, Volleyball Tournament, Opera Nights, Trip to toronto, The Annual St. Joseph's
Dinner, picnics, Movie Nights,
dinner receptions, Feast before
Finals, Christmas party, and any
other suggestions that anyone
may think of.
The Italian S.A. as in any Student
Association, has lots to offer and
is open to everyone.
Ciao! Ciao! (Italian S.A.)

International

Japanese SA

We belonged
together
the minute we were born.

President: Minora Tanigushi, Vice President:
Michi. Hire, Liu, Aki. Chak.

Toshio Yasuno, Secretary:

Sin-chak

Lam, Treasurer:

Jonathan

Ho,
91 Clubs/International

Korean SA

International
The Korean Student Association at US is one of the larg-

est

international

clubs

on

campus. We have been serving the students of US and
the

community

for

over

a

decade.
We provide
st udents, Korean and non-Kore-

an, a social atmosphere

as

well as an emphasis on tradition, culture and history.
Some

of

clude:

parties,

naments,

our

activities
bowling

intramural

intour-

sports,

Korean movies, discussion
groups, end-of-the-year semi-

formal, and

OUf

annual Kore-

an Night cultural show. All
students who express an in-

terest in Korea and it's cui·
ture are welcome to join.

OFFICERS: President- Danny Kim, Vice-President- Mike Kim, Treasurer- Soojin
Lee, Secretary- Diane Kim, Social Coordinator· Douglas Lim

The Latin American Student Association is an organization created to inform, educate, and encourage
the interface of native Latin American students and
the rest of the University through language study,
cultural and social activities that will foster bilingual interactions of students, as well as to promote
friendship and understanding among the fellow students through an educational and fraternal program. In addition, the language and culture centered interactions of the club will improve greatly
the participant's ability to achieve fluency and confidence in speaking and also include the encouragement of personal and intellectual
development
among our culture and the rest of the University
community.

Latin American SA

President: Joffre Maguez, Vice President: Georgette Emmerling,
Secretary: Humberto Wu, Treasurer: Lucas Montes, Maria Cano,
Benito Flores, Willie Genao, Giovanna Gomez, Evelyn Guzman,
Arturo Otarola, Olivia Ramirez, Hector Rodriguez, Juan Carlos
Rodriguez, Porfirio Rodriguez, Mel Santos Nelson Soler, Lourdes
Ventura, Regina Weitzman.

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SEASA, the South East Asian Student Association of the State University of
New York at Buffalo, have seen the need to promote the general welfare of
South East Asian people and their cultures within this school and the sur"
rounding community. Our goal is to preserve and perpetuate South East
Asian culture dignity, and pride. OUf organization works toward improving
student life by building a sense of unity through social and cultural events
between students and the entire US school community. While trying to help
South East Asians assimilate to American culture and society, we also help
them maintain and preserve their native culture values.

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SEASA Club Advisors: Mary Brown
SEASA Student Advisor: Jane Chin
President: Vikki Tang
Vice-President: Peter May (acting VP)
Treasurer: Ngoc Dao
Social Coordinators: Anthony Steward
Tim Mercado
Doughlas Rath

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International/Clubs

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Sri Lankan Association

International

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Sri Lankan Association at Buffalo was formed in order to give the
university community an insight into Sri Lankan culture, and
promote understanding of the cultural heritage of one of the
oldest civilizations in Southeast Asia. The Association strives to
promote friendship between Sri Lankan and non-Sri Lankan members of the UB community. It also provides the UB community an
opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the marvelous scenic beauty
of the lovely Sri Lankan countr ystde through slide, photo presentations, etc.

MEMBERS: Channa De Silva, Lakpriya De Silva, Meneka Rajapkse, Nalin Wijetileke.

Ukranian SA

International
The Ukrainian Student Asso
elation is an organization of
university
students who
want to learn and share in
the Ukrainian culture. The
students put on an annual
event in April to exhibit
Ukrainian art, dancing and
poetry. The club of approx.
30 students is lead by Alex'
andra Wojchak who states
as the clubs goal "to further
the awareness of the UB
community of the Ukrainian
heritage and its multifaceted
culture". Other officers are
Vice President Ulana Grass'
man, Treasurer Zenon Wojchak and Secretary Myron
Deputat. The club holds nu·
merous
social
events
throughout the year and
joins other international
clubs
in their
varied
activities.

Renata Bejger, Roman Bejger, Roman Bodnarsky, Mark Boedo. Leeann Burner, Juris Deputat, Andrew Dmitriuk, Joy
Dowalski, Ivanka Enders, P.J. Enders, Boyan Guran, Adrian Hreschyshyn.
Danko Kobziar. Zenon Kulyk, Mike
Lubchenko. Eugene Markow, Annette Poseluzny, Jessica Poseluzny, Adriana Prawak, Roman Prawak, Katrusia
Pystrak. Victor Stecenko, Martha Wittosch, Joseph Zaraszczak, Peter Zimmerman.

94 Clubs/International

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The Turkish Student Association is made up of enthusiastic Turkish and Turkish-American students, striving to
present their Country's culture to the US community.
Their activities include Turkish Night; an event which
embodies a cultural dinner and entertainment such as
folkdancing, a fall and spring semester Turkish-Greek
Coffee Hour, and an end of the year picnic. Each year the
Turkish SA is growing and so are the number of their
activities.

95 Clubs/International

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Vietnamese SA
The
Vietnamese
Association
(VNSA) was established
in
1981. The primary objective of
the VNSA is to develop a cohesive

relationship

Vietnamese

among

students,

the

and

be-

tween Vietnamese
students
and others. The VNSA's activities are aimed a preserving

and

cultivating

the Vietnamese

cul-

tures

traditions.

and

However

since 1981 the VSNA's goal is
to harmonize
er

and join with oth-

student

organizations.

welcome

other

We

students

who

in VNSA's

activi-

ties and the Vietnamese

tradi-

are interested
tions.

AASU
The

Asian·American

Student

unite Asian-American
and to promote

increased

issues (the Model
etc.). We Xstrive
attending
lications
AASU

AASU

from

Sue Lee

Treasurer: Eddie Hua
Publicity Coordinator: Mike Lubchenko
Acting Office Manager: Vikki Tang
Presidential

Advisor:

96 Clubs/International

Douglas

Rath

speakers,

quotas,

having

infor-

to Asian-interest

pub-

Times).

of ECASU,

and networking

the East Coast
helps facilitate
with groups like

all over the East Coast. In addi·

sponsors

attended

Of course,

Merry Yuen

colleges

to

these goals through

Union. This organization

exchange

ECASU

usually

President: Peter May
Co-Social Coordinators:

hosting

New Asian

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of important

admissions

meeting

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information

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Myth,

and subscribing

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Asian Student

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toward

(AASU)

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understanding

Minority

conferences

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Union

students

an annual

by about

800

we also have events

so you can socialize

conference

that

is

students.
like parties

and meet other

and movie
people.

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PODER

One of the most enthusiastic

and spir-

ited clubs at US is PODER: Latinos
Unidos, the Puerto Rican Organization
for Dignity, Elevation, and Respect.
PODER is some what of a misnomer:

the club welcomes all students, especially those of hispanic origin, not just

Puerto Ricans. Whatever the name,
PODER is a service organization pro·
moting positive attitudes and personal
empowerment.

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Specifically, PODER tries to promote
a positive atmosphere
in which the
roles of Latino students are emphasized. It also deals with the potential
problems that the Hispanic student
faces in college. The organization offers advice and counseling about professors, course registration,
career
planning,
and financial
aid. Free
course tutoring is also available.

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President: Rosa Camacho, Vice President: Camille Munoz, Treasurer: Jorge Albarran, Office Manager:
Carlos Lugo, Activities Coordinator: Mitchell Matpica, Ricardo Buitrago, Manuel Caceres, Mario Davila,
Victor Gutirrez, MayTa Lopez, Oscar Lopez, Maribel Mota, Lucas Montes, Moises Nales, Bernarda Ova lies.

Black Student Union

PODER's
social activities,
which
sometimes
feature traditional
food
and music, are geared towards creat·
ing a more familiar cultural atmo·
sphere
for Hispanic
students.
Through its social activities, which all
students
are welcome
to attend,
PODER tries to introduce the Hispanic
culture to the University community
and help non-Latinos understand the
Hispanic culture. All in all, the primary goal of PODER is to contribute not
only to the unification of Latino students, but to that of all students.

Minority
"Pamoja
Tutashinda"
means "together
will
we win",
This symbolizes
the
manner in which the
Black Student Union
goes about its day to
day struggles that are
persistent in society as
well as the University

community.
The BSU has four major principles: to work,
to study, to create, and
to build. Incorporating
the goals in our organization has given the organization the vehicle
to continue its drive for
social change.

President: Allen Sha-King Alston
Vice president: Umar Adeyola
Treasurer: Kurt Carrington
Secretary: Desiree Hopkinson
Activities Coordinator: Scott Norman

Over three hundred students attend
the biweekly
meetings
to
learn about issues affecting them as people
of color on campus.
97 Clubs/Minority

Service

Community Action Corps

Ch
Mo

The Community Action Corps (CAC is one of UB's largest student organizations, existing for more than twenty years. CAC
places approximately 150 students in community outreach programs throughout the Buffalo community each semester. Students learn about different fields of occupations, our society,
and as a result, a great deal about themselves. CAC offers
volunteer programs in various divisions: health, education, older
adults, counseling, and our most recent division, the homeless.
By aiding in a hospital, helping a child to read, befriending a
lonely senior citizen, or aiding the otherwise forgotten members
of our society CAC makes the quest for personal growth possible for countless individuals who have no other source of assistance.

98 Clubs/Service

Executive Director: Andy Gates
Treasurer: David Mills
Internal Affairs: Amy Wecker
Transportation Coordinator: David Lippa
Older Adults Director: Amy Sigona
Health Director: Laura Henry
Counseling Director: La'Keshia Mingo
Education Director: Shawn Gaylord

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Service

VB Rotaract

Christen Civiletto, Paul Corey, Christine Geibel, Tom Grabowski, Fred Greco, Marni McKeon,
Mosier, Lori Sheperd, Steve Skoff, Susan Steiner, Anne Stuffel, Suzanne Wolf, Gene Zadzilka.

Carmen

Student Dorm Patrol

UB Rotaract, founded in
1987, gives all members a
chance to work together
in active service projects
in the community.
In
1968, Rotary International
initiated Rotaract as a
plan by which Rotary
clubs throughout
the
world become sponsors of
a service club for young
adults (ages 18-28). Rotaract, from the beginning,
has reflected the spirit of
its sponsor. The purpose
of Rotaract is to develop
leadership and responslble citizenship through
service to the community,
to advance the cause of
international understanding and to promote recognition and acceptance of
high ethical standards as
a leadership quality and
vocational responsibility.

Service
President: Stewart J. Kohnberg
Vice President: Roy Siegel
Secretary: Joe Buonagurio
Treasurer: Noah Christian
Advisor: Lt. Richard Linde
The Volunteer Student Aide Dorm Patrol is a
non-law enforcement division of the Department of Public Safety at UB. By involving
students in matters concerning the safety
and security of our campuses, a better relationship is established between the campus
community and the Department of Public
Safety. Our goal is to serve and protect the
University community while enhancing stu·
dent life.

Ken Abramowski, John Berggren, Tim Biehler, Mark Blawski, Nadine Brown, Rob Burstein, Erik Bush,
Russ Canfield, Mike Cermak, Mark Chang, Brian Cherkaner, Carla Danielson, Kevin Davidson, John

Delvecchio, Victoria Earle, Brad Edwards, Yadira Edwards, Joe Farrell, Dorian Faust, Carolyn Ferrier,
Craig Forget, Mark Furie, Michael Giarella. Ken Scott Harvey, Julie Hazeltine, April Howard, Dan
Jackson, Lisa Jelenovic, Brian Jones, Tracey Kelly, Greg Knicley, Steve Lee, Margarita Martinez, Khari
Mayfield, Cheryl McFadden, Marni McKeon, Ellyn Meisel, Rusty Metzgar, Greg Mintz, Greg Mollik, Mario
Montero, David Nemo, Cassandra Oliveri, Annette Poseluzny, Danette Ramos, Brandy Rosenshein, Mike
Ross, Mitch Ross, Ron Rusczyk, Kendall Rush, Karen Salem, Adam Sayer, Judith Scales, Lisa Schumaker, Tim Schwab, Andrew Seligman, Lynn Siegel, Mike Sirotkin, Katertna Soto, Mehran Soudbakhsh,
Rob Tardell, Aaron Taylor, Heidi Tell, Greg Tobin, Brian Tricbell, Jim Walsh, Eric Wilbur, Peter Zimmerman, Amy Zoller.

As a dormitory non-intervention patrol, we
employ an "eyes and ears" methodology.
The main function of the club is to report
and deter crime in the same manner as a
local neighborhood watch program works.
Crime prevention is one of the major areas
of service performed by the volunteers.
These services include a walk service, operation identification, postering programs and
information in Crime Prevention areas. Members learn to work with University departments including Housing, Custodial and Pub'
lie Safety while being involved in a friendly
club atmosphere.

99 Clubs/Service

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IV Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship was chartered
at UB in 1948. It is a non-denominational, student-led organization which is based on the national InterVarsity Christian Fellowship vision
statement to build collegiate fellowship which
engages the campus in all of its ethnic diversity
with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to develop
disciples who embody these Biblical values:
Spiritual formation, the church, human relationships, righteousness, vocational stewardship
and world evangelization.
In order to reach these goals we have weekly
meetings which include a time of worship and
presentations concerning various topics pertaining to the Christian faith. InterVarsity also
conducts Bible studies both on and off campus,
as well as mission projects and social events.

Trish McDonell Baker-staff worker, Timmy Bremer-socia! coordinator, Tom Cookmember, Cathy Davis-publicity, Mary Fleiq-associete staff worker, Rob Gllharn-Treasurer, Mark Keating-worship leader, Joe Klein-member, Julie Martin- small group
leader, Curt Roberts-large group coordinator, Judy Talman-President, Tracey Thompson-secreta ry.

WE are dedicated to seeking God's will for His
kingdom.

Special Interest

Don't Panic!
Don't panic! is the UB fan club of Douglas
Adams, a British science fiction/comedy
writer. The club focuses on Adam' trilogy,
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,
which was originally a radio show. The
club was formed in January 1989, after a
number of radio episodes had been performed live on WRUB, the college station.
After the club was recognized by SA, its
membership increased significantly, mostly due to advertising in student publications. An ambitious, though uncompleted,
project of the club last year was to professionally record an episode of the 'Guide'.
The club also does some community work;
over $1000 was raised for the Buffalo Zoo
during its camp-out at the 7-11 last year.
This year the club is continuing its broadcast of the radio show. We are also hoping
to complete the professional recording this
or next semester.

Greg Bondar, Melissa Douglass, Jim Dugan, Dave Ennis, Larry Fein, John Feinberg, Greg Gershowitz, Laura Greenberg, Valerie Hammerl, Dan Harkavy, Joe
Hauser, Don Henk, Olu Howard, Matt Kolokowsky, Brian Lewis, Tom Moore, Jeff
Mussin, Phil Noah, Ron Odde, lIana Rosenshein, Pat Salsbury, Michael Vickery.

100 Clubs/Special

Interest

Special Interest

LGBA

There are over 27,000 undergraduate students at UB. An estimated
2,700 of them are either lesbian or
gay students, one student in ten.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual AlIi·
ance is sponsored by the Under-

graduate Student Association to
address the concerns of these students.

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a heterosexual world. We are sur-

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rounded by heterosexual couples
and social events designed only for
heterosexuals.
Homosexual concerns are almost never addressed.
The LGBA offers bi-weekly coffee
houses where lesbian, gay, and bi-

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cialize. We address the issues of

homophobia and anti-gay activities
on campus, plus offer an office
and lounge with resources that gay
students can take advantage of.

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The LGBA's purpose is to equalize
the situation for homosexual students on campus. We will do whatever we can to help students deal
with problems related to their homosexuality and adjustment to being gay in a straight world, Our
office is in 207 Talbert, an office
we share with the Gay Grads
we are open to all students.

Special Interest

VB Pep Band

The UB Pep Band is an
organization devoted to
promoting school spirit.
In it's seventh year, the
Pep Band has over one·
hundred members and
continues to grow. They
play at all home basketball and football games,
some away games, and
other events on campus,
including
an annual
spring concert.

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Chris Acquisto,

Diana Albert, Rich Alberth,

Michele Aldridge, Garth Anderson, Joel Arandia,

Mona Bahouth, John Baldanza, William

Banas, Charles Banas, John Bews, Michelle Bizzarro, Kathleen Bllek. Marc Boffardi, Clayton Bolnontes, Ann Bradley, Neil Bruins, Susan Busek, Laura
Cannarozzo, Susan Carhart, Geoff Cashman, Ben Cavanagh, Victoria Chemtcb, Melissa Chizzonite, Matthew Cline, Jacque Clunie, Karyn Cornell, Chris Cornwell,
Sonya Cropley, Debra Davis, Chris Deliacqua, Brad Dreier, Cindy Eckstein, John Einstman, Dan English, Carl Ewing, Neil Farley, Jill Fiedler, Chris Foreman,
Sean Gorman, Christine Graff, Michael Grant, Daniel Greene, Michael Guilbault, Lara Haberbuger, Jennifer Hanna, Daniel Harris, Julie Hazeltine, Henry Hein,
Chrissy Hesselbech, Rochelle Hosley, Lori Hosmer, Stephen Hoyt, Debbie Jackson, Lynda Jaeger, Rejiv Jain, Tim Janish, Glenn Josefiak, John Joyce, Craig
Kazial, Donald Kinsey, Barbara Kinsey, Michelle Koe, Paul Koehler, Joe Korzelius, Zenon Kulyk, Scott Lambrecht,
Joe Leuner, Brian Lewis, Mike Liviqni,
Adrianne Lockhart, Ian MacDonald, Gary Mahan, Michael Makashay, Khari Mayfield, Sandra McAvay, Yolanda Melendez, Jovencro Mercado, Mark Meyerhofer,
Peter Miles, Cory Mohr, Doug Moore, Kevin Murphy, Michelle Muserlian, Kevin Nicolellis, Allan Nixon, Tammy Noody, Lori Notaro, Paul Ostrowski, Todd Panek,
Mark Percy, Danielle Plouffe, Michael Ramo, Chris Randall, Paul Reid, Jean Reilly, Paul Renfn, Elissa Rettke, Sarah Rider, Matthew Rider, Sudeep Ross, Rob Rothkopf, Craig Ruskin, Michael Saxon, Wes Schmidt, Norman Schwagler, Todd Simmermacher,
Mike Simpson, Mary Skinner, Joe Slater, Jeff Slater, Heather Smith,
Janet Snyder, Lily Ann Snyder, Daniel Snyder, Robert Stein, John Stiver, Todd Stowell, Steven Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Robert Titus, Nick Totaro, Michole Tur of,
Andy Tyminski, Christine Ulrich, Kiera Vaughan, Edgar Walker, Kelly Walters, Debby Ward, Peter Weber, Karen Weber, Thomas Wegman, Michael Wilson,
James Wilson, Amy Yaro, Tim Zuber.

101 Clubs/Special

Interest

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ARTF

Rape is a reality, and to contrary popular belief, it is not an
uncommon crime. Worse yet, according to FBI statistics, it is one
of the least reported crimes. Only by increasing public awareness
can society effectively deal with the problem of rape. The Anti-

Rape Task Force was formed for that purpose.
The UB Anti-Rape Task Force is a group of concerned
students
which, with the support
of the UB community,
faculty, and students, seeks to:
* increase public awareness of rape and related problems
• create an environment in which there is less opportunity for rape
to occur.

* provide personal
for those already

support
affected

and easier access to needed services
by a rape or sexual assault or harass'

ment.

While continuously trying to improve the quality and efficiency of
its services, it is established that the UB Anti-Rape Task Force has
one of the most in-depth and comprehensive programs of its kind,
and is called upon state-wide by collegiate institutions looking to
initiate a similar orqanizatlon. The Anti-Rape Task Force at UB
remains the largest credited, non-academic organization in the
SUNY system.
Executive Director: Chris Larcadc. Asst. Executive Director: Suzanne Huber.
Education Directors: Sarah J M Kolberg, Chris Hughes, Advertising Director"
Adam Walters, Advertising Asst.: Rick Pytlik, Public Relations Director
Mark Bonita. Asst. Public Relations: Alice Rothman, S_H_A_R.E. Director:
Ronald Schindler. S.H.A.R.E.
Asst.: Constance Cornell. Service Dircctor:.
Kevin Deluca,
Asst. Service Director: Meta Warren. Accountant:
Susan
Norris, Service Coordinators:
Jennifer Burt, Tom Dippolito, Jeff Gilhool,
Jerry Grandquist, Olu Howard, Joelle Lebert. Erik Rittstuer. Heather Smith,
Chris Solari, Aaron Taylor.

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Baird Point Volunteer Ambulance Corps, INC. has been providing emergency care for the
Amherst Campus since 1980. We operate 7 days a week, 24 hours per day when the dorms are
open. The operations of the corporation are overseen by a seven member Board of Directors. The
corps is staffed entirely by volunteers, most of whom are students. BPVAC responds to 450 calls
per year, ranging from sports injuries to heart attacks. Our major accomplishment for the 1989-90
academic year was the culmination of a two year fundraising project. With donations from many
varied sources we were able to purchase a new ambulance to replace the older two we had been
using.

Cindy Adoniz, Mike Baretela, Mike Behringer, Carol Ann Bezio, Brian Bixler, Mike Bond, Paul Bowers, Steven
Bradley, Tiffany Burke, Anthony Castello, Danny Chan, Kevin Cooke, Renee Cooper, Diane Corrie, Pete
Coughlin, Don Dever, Susan Dickie, John Dugan, Cindy Eckstein, Gary Elliott, Dara Fell, AI Fiorello, Sue
Gallagher, Aaron Gary, Chuck Geaey, Steve Gianello, Gary Goodman, Rachael Goss, David Housel, Debbie
Janiga, Betty Judge, Kevin Kartzman, Paul Katzer, Eric Kauffman, Rosemarie Lanza, Larry Lee, Benjamin
Leslod, Alex Lynn, Anita McMillan, Mark A. Mendola, Lisa Montgomery, Rebecca Nawrot, Gail Nowacki,
Colleen O'Neill, Tammy Ophardt, Maria Penetrante, Scott Rothberg, Eric Rubstein, Tom Sonnemberger,
Katerina Soto, Eric Stryker, Stephen Weryer, Mark Wexler, Heather Wood.

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Schussmeisters Ski Club

Buffalo and the surrounding area has always
been the bull of jokes for all of its snow. Those
of us who live here know that the snow is our

advantage. That is what Schussmeisters Ski
Club is here for. Anyone affiliated with UB can
join

for a low

price.

We

count

affiliation

as

students, alumni, faculty, staff, or the family
members

of the previous.

Club members are able to ski at the two major
areas in the Buffalo area, Kissing Bridge and
Holiday Valley. These areas boast some of the
finest,

most

exciting

skiing

in Western

New

York. Advanced snowmaking machinery allows these mountains to provide excellent conditions from early December to late March.
Schussmeisters

members

are able to ski four

nights a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,
and Saturday; and two days a week: Monday
and Thursday. There are also four Sunday excursions

to Bristol

Mountain

and other

,

I

such

areas. Transportation will be provided for all of
the night skiing plus a few of the sundays.
Schussmeisters has a reputation for throwing
awesome

parties

the Blizzard Bash, Carnival Night, And the End
of Year Party, we even open the parties to nonmembers. When the skiing's over, our End of
the Year Party is a great way for our members
to get together and reminisce about the good
times of winter, and look forward to another
season. Last year we held it at Darien Lake,
even though the weather was on the chilly side
it was a great time for all.
We have several

r

and some of of our best our

Paul Calandra, Bill Coles (faculty), Dave Gore, Vivek Mohan, John Mordini, Luann Nowatarski.
Aaron Taylor, Seth Young, Ed Youskevich.

out of town trips for sun and

snow. You can go skiing, whitewater

rafting,

or

take a trip down south for some real sun. We
won't

run a trip if we can't get a good price, so

you know

we are doing our best for everyone.

This year our out of town trips included Lake
Tahoe, Banff /Lake Louise, Ml. St. Anne, Quebec. Schussmeisters loves to take advantage
of water in any form. First with a trip down
south and then two whitewater rafting trips.
We run a trip in the sun during Spring Break
for those of you who can't wait for the sun. A
full week of partying in the sun before you get
back to reality and final exams, so not to de- ,
stroy too many brain cells.
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All in all, Schussmeisters is the best club on
campus, and promises to keep gelling better.
For those of you who are graduating, congratulations and remember

that Schussmeisters

is

open to all alumni of UB.

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USAB was founded to promote the general welfare of the University. OUf goal is to improve the quality of life throughout the campus
community by providing
programs which benefit students, thler

selves dirty participated in volleyball, tuq-of-war, and a scavenger
hunt in a prepared mud pit.

parents, faculty

Each spring USAB recodnizes students who have contributed to
the welfare of the campus community, particularly those who have
contributed to enhance student life. This is done in the form of
merit awards. The awards include four honorable mentions and
four $250 awards.

and alumni.

Along

with

sponsoring

our own pro-

grams, USAB also participates in the Alumni Association's Homecoming program. Another USAB event is the Blue and White Spirit
campaign to promote
school spirit. At each Home football and
basketball game USAB conducts a free raffle for students who wear
blue and white.
Probably the most popular USAB event is Oozefest. Last year more
than 300 students and others who weren't afraid of getting them-

USAB welcomes everyone to participate in the program it sponsors, and if you would like to help out in improving student life,
they welcome you to join USAB in helping to run their program.

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Buffalonian

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The Buffalonian is UB's undergraduate yearbook. This yearbook, for all undergraduates, preserves the memories of different activities, functions, and friends at the University. It includes a large proportion of Greeks, graduating seniors, clubs,
organizations, and sports. The Buffalonian recaps all the
events that occurred during the academic school year. If you
participated in any event, you could very well likely be in this
yearbook.
A hardworking, volunteer staff, with special help from The
Spectrum, and Generation for extra pictures and the SlumopoIy game, respectively, made this yearbook possible. Your participation as an active student at this university determines, to
a degree, the quality of your yearbook. Please participate and
support your yearbook.
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Editor's Note

GENERt1TION
Volume 6, Issue 14

A Busing Break

Editor-In-Chief
MichoelliVigni

EDITORiAl

F

or those of you who needed to travel between campuses over the
break, perhaps to go to work, use the library, and maybe for some,
even take care of school work, you undoubtedly noticed that you were
greeted with nothing but hassles and inadeq uate service when attempting to
use the campus Bluebird shuttle system.
with one bus ru ling on
the hour. VYhen I say one bus, I mean one bus. While no classes were in
session, Iguess no one thought the shuttle would be necessary; so we only
needed one bus, right? Wrong. Lines for the first and last buses were huge
and if you missed the first bus you were one hour late for whatever you
needed to do. If you missed the last bus and didn't have money £01 're Metro
bus ($1.20), then·you either walked or spent the night at the lovely, desolate,
and closed Amherst Cam pus.
The bus service began at Sarn and ran until5pm

Overcrowding of the buses became so bad that bus drivers, exasperated
and with hands tied, urged people to leave the Amherst campus early. Most
of us have used the bus service between campuses and know that pushing and
shoving occurs La an extent. especially on cold or rainy days, but the pushing
and shoving to get on the bus so as not to be left behind was so bad over the
break that it became utterly ridiculous and at many times dangerous. Iswore
at limes that someone was going to fall in the crowd and be trampled over, or
that someone would yet again try to gel in front of everyone else by standing
in the middle of the street. in front of an oncoming Bluebird. Admittedly this
is the stupidity of individuals and can not be blamed on the administration.
Or can it?
Who, in fact, is to blame? Is it the Bluebird Corporation, who UB pays
approximately one million dollars each year, or the UB administration, for
not having the foresight to schedule or request more buses for the break.
This is not the first time this problem has occurred and this is not the only
time of the year that problems with shuttles arise.
The inadequate service that occurred over the break is actually Jnly the tip
of the iceberg for a much larger and ongoing problem. Scheduling of the
Bluebirds is notoriously erratic, with waits of up to twenty minutes occurring
while classes are regularly in session. It is not uncommon to see five or six
buses arrive at the same time and then depart at the same time to the same
destination.
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lori A. Chiorilli

Senior Editor
Jonathon Feldman

Campus Editor
Jennifer Gidman

Pulse Editor
Julie Watts

Features Editor
Peter Forzan

literory Editor
leigh Ann Florek

Copy Editors
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