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All our lives people have told us
that these are the days to remember.
Most of us have taken this advice
with a grain of salt/ because it was
sometimes hard to imagine the truth
in those words. But as we venture
into the "real world," scared and
unsure/ we realize how precarious
the future can be. in times of doubt
we may need a reminder of a more
carefree time/ a time of laughter/ a
time when we were young and hopeful/ and a time when our lives
stretched out before us/ full of possibility. So we at The Buffalonian
dedicate this book to the graduating
seniors in hopes that lIAs Time
Goes By/I you will remember fondly
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For thousands of accepted freshmen j the first glimpse of the University at Buffalo was a slew of
cars, parents, and other floundering freshmen in the overflowing parking lot outside Wilkeson Quadrangle in the Ellicott Complex (hopefully someone told them to get used to it because it gets worse
during check-in). Whether these U B newbies were out of towners or Buffalo natives, they all had one
thing in common - they were all clueless and here to experience the phenomenon known as "Freshman
Orientation."
Every surnrner, these new students come from all parts of the state, country and the world in
hopes of becoming familiarized with life at the University.
The basic premise is to take a large
number of strangers in an unfamiliar environment, place them in a small enclosed area for a number of
days, and eventually rhev 'Il be forced to make friends if not for the fun of it, then at [east for survivaLThe
three day orientation includes tours of the campus, programs about various aspects of the school, and
what might be the most vital component - registration.
BIRD WI is the crash course taught to all
orientees as they prepare to try and pick and choose their first semester classes.
The friends that were made during this time and the memories of their shared expriences lasted
through the rest of the summer and into the fall semester; making their first college semester a little
bit easier and setting them in the right groove for success at UB.

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In an inspired move/ the annual Homecoming Carnival was transported to the North Campus. Events included a beer tent (finally!) sponsored by Molly/s Pub and Third Base/ two familiar Main Street bars. In
additon to the standard rides and games sponsored by S.A. clubs/ there
were several main events held in the large heated tent behind the bookstore. Several bands performed/ including the popular and talented Buffalo Chips/ a male acappela group/ and the ... interesting musical group/
Mexican Session. Those who witnessed the latter performance had the
added bonus of witnessing the musicians taking off their clothes/ with a
few overly enthusiastic audience members following suit. Other attractions included food tables hosted by local Boy Scout troops and the Community Action Corps/ IIBabes for Bucks" auction. All proceeds (thank
you Melissa Devlin/ for raking in 76 dollars all by yourself) were donated
to a women's shelter. After several attempts and enough time to make the
crowd give up hope, the bonfire was lit. If they were standing down wind/
innocent bystanders were lit. up as well by wayward sparks/ embers/ and
the occasional flaming newspaper.

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Midnight Madness kicked off the
beginning of Spirit Week on Friday October 17; 1997. An annual event; Midnight
Madness is the first official basketball
practice. It is the one day out of the year
when at least two students (besides the
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spirit.Thousands of crazy fans showed
up in hopes of receiving prizes. One
guy went so far as to climb up on the
basket/ bouncing on the rim before the
guys in the white uniforms coaxed him
down. l guess he found the beer tent
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This year's Homecoming game was a battle between U .B. and Hofstra University. ln a disappointing
loss, the Bulls fell only II points short, leaving Hofstra to
win 37-26. Events prior to the game included a pumpkin
decorating contest; a pumpkin smashing contest Icongratulations to all for resisting the urge to wing pumpkins
at your enemies, no clubs lost privledges], an Austin Powers retro dance, and the traditional window painting contest and clubs fair. Needless to say the 1997 Spirit Week
stood out amongst those of previous years because it was
packed with a variety of fun ·~vents that appealed to all
types of students. The highlight of the half time show
was the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queenj
Jude Francois and Naniette Coleman.

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Saturday May 3! 1997 was a typical
dreary! rainy day in Buffalo. Consequently!
music lovers and people watchers alike were
treated to an all female Springfest inside the
oh-so-luxurious
Alumni Arena.
Although
promises of a beer tent were abundent prior to
the event! it seems its appearance is fated to be
an eternal rumor. Most people came to see
headliner Ani Difranco. However there were a
few of us "old-timers" who were also interested
in hearing the ex-Bengal! now ancient! Suzanne
Vega! sing "Tom/s Diner/ thereby reliving a
small yet significant portion of our youth. Of
course! she sang it last! consequently forcing the
audience to listen to her babble on about how
she used to baby-sit for Ani.
Other acts included Michelle Lewis! Inspector 71! Crosstown! Total! Patti Rothberg!
Lunachicks and Bread Cone Wry.

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kicked off with an early Fall Fest. Once
again there was no beer tent/ but the
absence of mind altering fluids was not
enough to keep spirits down during the
few hours of sunshine. The melodic
tunes of Beanie Man and De La Soul
floated on the warm breeze as Buffalol s
perpetual black cloud rolled in and
washed the fun away. In this town/
when it rains it pours, and man did it
pour. Still, ail-in-all, good music and a
few friends are enough to brighten even
the dreariest of days. Oh yeah/ Cypress Hill was there too [likeyou didn/t
know that already).

Brendan Keane and Fernando Maisonett appear on stage
to kick off the fest.

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March 15/ 1997 dawned blustery/ cold/ and gray in
Buffalo. Yet for some inconceivable reason the entire
psychopathic population of UB seemed to be drawn
to the volleyball court for the umpteenth annual
Oozfest.
This year's games were the first to be played on
official Oozfest territory/ a.k.a. "The Mud Pit.1I As
usual/ there was lots of mud. People got quite creative this year/ some of them even bringing their own
props and costumes.
Why the hell anyone would want to roll around in
the mud like a damn pig is beyond mel but [ hear it's
pretty fun and it must take a lot of talent. [do know
from experience that what is not fun is trying to take
a shower/ turn a door knob/ or do some laundry in the
donns the day after the tournament.

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Coffee plays an important role in the day to day lives of
many UB students.
For some/ it/s the caffeine kick that
keeps their weary/ bloodshot eyes open during agonizingly
early morning classes. Others require some stimulance to
keep their mind awake and attentive during their night
classes (should they decide to attend). And of course/ the
daylight hours in between are open to any motive a coffee
drinker has/needs/can invent in order to grab a cup of java.

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students can not only down their favorite variety of
coffee}but can do it in the company of friends and other
aficionados of fine taste. Groovy music can always be
heard permeating the air in any of the focal cafes. Pastries or some such foods are usually available for those
with the munchies. And} the variety of coffee blends
is seemingly endless.

The atmosphere/ however} is one of the greatest attractions.
Whether walking through the
entrance with a group of friends or conversing
with total strangers over a hot brew/ or perhaps
if studying is the prime objective for the evening}
the ambiance is always an upper. It will never
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As most all UB students find out soon after their first
semester begins/ the Main Street bars are a good place to
unwind after a hard week lor day/ depending on your tolerance). Whether you're there with a large group of friends/
ready to dance the night away/ or you and your closest bud, dies just need to take a quick study break/ there's a place for
everyone seven nights a week.
Mol[y/s Pub is kind enough to have happy hour Thursdays and Fridays/ 5 dollars all you can drink from 7 to wpm.
Many a poor college student has stumbled home with
enough time to write a paper for tomorrow rnornings class.
Unfortunately/ an old friend's doors have remained closed
thus far. The neon/ cigar smoking/ overgrown mouse marking the location of Mickey Rats (which contains Main
Streees only dance floor) has/ alas/ remained dark. The year
1997 also saw the traditional "[rcshman bar/ P). Bottoms/
transformed. Although the outside remains the same/ those
of us who are not freshman had quite a surprise when we
stepped through the front door [sort of like in the Wizard of
Oz. when the movie changes to Technicolor).
In 1996/ Main Street regulars and non-regulars alike/
were blessed with the opening of Salls Pizzeria conveniently located directly across from South Campus between P). Bottoms and Third Base. Salls brings a little peice of New york City to his University at Buffalo clientele. Plus/ he/s kind enough to stay open Itil the wee hours of the morning/ so that
before you go on your drunken/ merry way you can fill your stomach with the best pizza this side of
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There is always
something new and exciting to do at UB. The
fun and frolic to be had
at our university knows
no bounds.
While some of the
activities
are traditional/ such as the
annual picnic held during the September Welcome or Parents Weekend/ other events are
special treats. The skydiving simulation held
on September 9 behind
the University Bookstore was one of several
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funded-by-our-mandatory-s tu dent-activi tyfees events held periodically throughout the
school year.
Slee Hall and the
Center for the Arts
contain concert halls
and theater stages where students can see everything from an S.A. Cultural Night to a Fiona Apple Concert. Student artists are able to put on
shows as well, On a rare sunny day in early fall/ lucky passersby may be
treated to a free concert outside of Slee Hall. Also/ the basement gallery in
the CFA showcases the work of students in the art department.
Lees not forget the little things that bring joy to a collegiate's small existence. Remember the feeling of excitement you used to feel upon seeing
the bright tents of the CBS College Tour whipping in the balmy Buffalo
breeze? And how about Exam Survival Kits handed out by the UB Alumni
Association? A bunch of stressed out 2O-somethings running around hyped
up on Vivarin -- there's gotta be some fun in there somewhere.
The kind generous natures of the University at Buffalo administration
made sure that not only were we given the opportunity to expand our education/ but our horizons as well. Thanks guys/ it/s nice to know you cared.

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A dedicated student takes advantage of a rare
sunny day; and studies outside Governors.

Get fit in your
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Life at the University at Buffalo can be as topsyturvey as getting from Slee Hall to the Computing
Center without going outside. Students often need a
safe haven; a place where they can meet people with
the same problems; the same interests; the same fears.
For many there was a time when that place was the
dorms. Sure the residence halls had their drawbacks.
The bathrooms were usually fairly nasty; the food was
over priced (but under cooked], and the guys next door
to you only played their music at top volume when you
were trying to sleep. But; there was always someone
to eat with; always a place to hang out; and there was
always something to do. Whether it was an activity
set up by your R.A.; a group of buddies going down to
shoot pool; or you and your bestfriencllroomate chi lling
in the room watching a flick on the University Cable
Channel; life was never boring unless you wanted it to
be; and you made memories that wi II stay with you forever.
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For every student; there are one or two things they automatically
associate with their alma mater. Points of inspiration; symbols and mascots are things we carry in our memories as we go into the world and
live our lives. The University of Buffalo;s graduating class of 1998 will
have fond recollections of summer days spent beside the pillars of Baird
Point; the time and date of the Union message board (which eventually flashed reminders of upcoming events); and the tasty gourmet meals
served by the campus dining services. Every time a Bluebird Bus passes
by on the road of life won't a little part of you smile at the thought of
countless rides between campuses?

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In support of rape awareness; the 8th annual Linda Yalem
Memorial run took place September 28; 1997. The five kilometer 13.1miles) race is run in memory of Linda Yalem; a
U B student who was raped and murdered on the Amherst r
bike path behind the Ellicott Complex while training for
the New York City Marathon. This past year had a record
turnout with 1/644 UB students and faculty/ and members [
of the Buffalo community taking part in the event.
The course began and ended near Alumni Arena and took I
the participants around The Spine; across the Audubon
Parkway and encircling the Ellicott Complex. After the race/
awards were distributed to the top male and female runners
overall; and in five-year age categories; as well as the top
wheelchair time.
The winning male and female times were 15:22and 1T36
by Bob Carol] and Rebecca Heuer respectively. Trevor
White and Katy Spotts were the winning UB students with
times of 15:58and 19:54.

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President: Becky Guglielmi
V. President: Kristen Houghtalen
Secretary/Treasurer: Jennifer
Wittman
Nicole Antozvlides
Michelle Brown
Erin Chudy
Elizabeth DiPasquale
JiU Hadley
Mindy Schneider
Samantha Stevens
Krista Sutton
Hee-Jung Wang
Paula Wicks
Kenisha Wiggins
The UB Dazzlers Dance Team is an organization in which UB students come together to promote
school spirit and enthusiasm through dance. The Dazzlers are affiliated with the Student Association and
are dedicated to providing the UB community with
exciting and captivating entertainment.
So far this
year the Dazzlers have performed at Midnight Madness and at a number of football games. The dance
team wi IIalso be showcasing their talent at both men's
and women's basketball games; games of various dub
sports; and at other university events.
The UB Dazzlers Dance Team is a student-run
organization; now in its third year. ln addition to performing at university functions, the dance team is involved in fundraising such as bake sales; candy sales,
and events with businesses in the Buffalo area. The
Dazzlers are also committed to community service and
participate in various service activities throughout the
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Arthur Cho, Nina Choi,
Sung-Hwan Lim;Hyunhui
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Sung-Won Lee; Carol Lee;
Stephan Kim; Seung Yon
Choi, SeunghoShin;YunJ in
Ahn, Hae Young Lee;Tom
Son; Sayan Chci, Mimi
Park; Tae Kim; Dan Kim;
Minhi Ah n, Andy Vun,
Mira Song; David; Yuri
Hwang; Young-Min Cho,
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The Korean Folk Art Club is an SA
recognized club at the University at
Buffalo which mainly deals with
Poong-mool [a traditional Korean farm
dance], Koreas past and modern history/ and other kinds of Korean dances
such as Tal-choorn (Korean traditional
mask dance).
ln 1996/ KFAC was recognized';s
a permanent SA club: however/ its history climbs back to 10 years ago when
a group of cultural minded students
formed a group to find out more about
the Korean culture and heritage.
Throughout the years/ KFAC has been
very active/ and searching for connections to other universities.
The first week of every month we hold a gener al meeting. Every Monday and Wednesday/ we have
a meeting for practicing traditional Korean instruments. We also have Tal-choom [mask dance) meetings on every Tuesday. We have performed for many events in our school such as the Homecoming
parade/ Club Fair/ Summer Freshmen Orientation of ;97/ and many others. We have also performed at
other universities such as the lnternational Fiesta at Buffalo State College and Korea Night at
Binghamton University and the Festival of Nations at Syracuse University. Every year KFAC join
upwith the Korean Student Association to perform for the annual Korea Night that has been held at
UB for many years.

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The Indian Student Association is a very properous
organization of undergraduate Indians. For the past
several years [SA has shown a consistent growth in
membership and attendance at their events. One of
[SA's biggest and most popular events is "India
Night.1I This cultural show, which occurs during the
middle of the second semester, is a play [ike event with
dances and song incoporated into the show. Another
event //Muqaba[a// (meaning competition], is a recent
addition to [SA's event line-up. This year is our second annual intercollegiate talent competition. After
the competition, everyone is invited to a very classy
evening, at [SA's semi-formal.
The purpose of [SA is not only to have events, but
also to help unify the Indian community at UB.
Through smaller projects such as the Big-Brother and
Big Sister program, ISA has helped many students
with dai ly problems and questions that may arise. ISA
is a quickly growing club that won last year's Club of
the Year award and has many future goals.

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We; the Italian Student Association;
are an undergraduate student group that brings together all
people at the University at Buffalo interested in
ltaly or in any aspects of Italian or Italian-American culture. Undergraduate and graduate students;'
faculty; and staff interested in Italian art; music;
film/ language; fashion; or food are welcome to join.
Those who have been to Italy or who would like to
go; people from Italy or of Italian descent are all
welcome to join as weI!.
We are not an ethnic group restricted to people
from Italy or of Italian descent. Even though Italians are welcome to join/ what the members of this
group share is not a common ethnic background;
but rather a love for Italy and its culture. We will
organize activities for members who speak or are
studying the Italian language and wish to improve
their skills; but most of our events are targeted for
the University community at large.
President:Geoffrey Catalano; V. President: [oseph l.eta, Treasurer: Elena Vertino, Secretary: Stephanie Perutti, ML:
[oelleFalzone;Amy Akulin, Tamiko Bell; Guy Cappuccino; Christine Consiglio; Scott Darling; Antonio DePaolo, John
DiMarco; Joseph DiPaola; Andrea Douglas; Stacey Falzone; John Faso, Julie Firnberr, Susan Halstead; Beth Kenny;
LisaLaTrovato;Christian Lombardo; Francesca l.of'orro, Chris Mancinelli; Christian Manfredi; Leann Mangano; Rich
Marino;Joe Modicamore; Antoinette Montagna; Jean Morisset; Aaron Piccirillo/ Frank Pietrantoni, Richard Porcaro;
SalvatoreSalrnone, Sarina Santino/ Nick Sauro; ltalia Senese/ Dan Siciliano; John Sunara, Christina Torre; Michael
Turnbarello,Adrian Turri/ Michael Venezia/ Sabrina Zanowick
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President: Tan Seng Teck
Vice President: Azizul Hakim Adinan
Secretary: Suzana Ahmad
Treasurer: Suzanna Maria Mahayuddin
Activities Coordinator: Siew Tien Leng
Activities Coordinator: Khoo Ee Soon
Public Relations: Liew Hui Ann
Reestablished in 1996j the Malaysian Student Association IMASAj started out with a small group
of students who shared a common goal: to establish an awareness of our country, Malaysiaj in the UB
community. Over the past year; the Malaysian population at UB has steadily risen. And so has the
Association. Currently numbering dose to 60 members, a second generation of leaders have taken over
the challenge of continuing the legacy.
In our continuing effort to provide you with an understanding of Malaysiaj we have established a
homepage ihttp://wings.buffalo.edu/sa/masalj
which is dedicated to you for making it possible. As of
Fall 1997j we have herd a Barbecue Gathering for our first meeting for the purpose of welcoming new and
returning members. We have also participated in the various dub fairs and activites herd during Spirit
Weekj such as "window painting" and the Homecoming parade. We also look forward to your support
during our first Malaysian Bazaar and IIMalaysian Night 19981/
Throughout the past year, MASA has acquired many acquaintances from the Multicultural Counci], the International Council, the SA Board and especially, the UB community. They would like to
thank everyone form the bottom of their hearts for your belie], confidence and support for making their
association a success.

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Food & Housing Director: Vicky
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Executive Director: Cori Chu
Office Director: Beth Costello
Education Director: Donna Decker
Co-Events Director: Charlene
Dickerson
Co-Pres. Habitat for Humanity: Dan
Dickerson
Co-Pres. Habitat for Humanity: Rich
Dombkowski
Transportation Coordinator: Nick
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Counseling Director: Marc Etienne
Older Adults Director: Kristin Litz
Co-Events Director: Sheila Metcalf
Health Director: Sasha Pavlov-Shapiro
Publicity Director: ltalia Senese
Treasurer: Michael Wells

The Community Action Corps is a studentrun volunteer group. Our main function is to c0l!nect the students at the University at Buffalo to
the Buffalo community. There are many places
around the city that need help and welcome the
time and talent that volunteers provide. CAC
places students in over 80 agencies under the following divisions: Food & Housing, Counseling,
Health, Older Adults and Education. We also
have our own campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Community Action Corps also organizes two events per semester with the intention of raising money
and awareness for various causes. In the fall semester we held Jam Fest '97- a benefit concert for Cancer
and the Hunger Banquet. The spring semester will bring about two more of our annual events- the
Children's Carnival and Night On the Town, a banquet for older adults. Some of our other projects
includeNational Service Week and Project America.
Established over 35 years ago, CAC is dedicated to student involvement in community service. Student volunteers are always welcome to visit our office and find out more information on how they can
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were the 17th century Polish knights who
defended and saved Europe from the invading Turks at Vienna; and like them,
our organization is designed to preserve
and protect the Polish culture within UB
and beyond. The PSA is a community
oriented club that cooperates with the ~
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on every aspect of the Polish culture; including holidays; customs; language and
more. One of our annual events is the
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hosting fund-raisers to benefit various
causes. We also know how to have fun
by having Polish folk dancing lessons and
performances; presenting the latest in
Polish films and attending Polish dances.
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President: John Skonecki, Vice President: Teresa Kaczynski/ Treaurer: Anna Klimaszewski/ Activities Coordinator: Kasia
Kumor-Gadek, Erika Patricia Agudelo; Amanda Andrew; Eric Baker; Jennifer Bishop; Katherine Bojarski/ Geoff Catalano;
Catherine Chalenski, Erika Cherko, Krzysztof Chmiola, Savario Cimini/ Jon Clippinger/ Diane Czeladzinski, Tim
Duch, Kristy Gronski/ Jennifer Martin-Guerra/ Rasheeda Hatten; Harold Hotchkiss; Xin Hu, Nicole Hutton/ Artur
Stefan lgras, Gary Jakubowski; Timothy James Jankowiak; Lori Kanrorow, Kyoko Kakeshita, Peter Kaszvnski, Ava
Karpinska, Magdalen Kawinski, Przemyslaw Kobialka, Isabel Kornornicka, Jack Krakowski/ Stephen Krawiecki, Melissa Krzanak, Margaret Kubiak/ Andrew Kubiec, Margaret Kurtyko, Tom Labecki, Joe Leta; Andrew l.ewczyk, Jason
Majewski; Tony Markiewicz; Timothy Martynowicz/ John Matyjas/ Jackie Musca; Wojtek Mydlarz/ Jaroslaw Myszewski;
Anthony Noody; Jason Naylor; Radoslaw Ostrowski; Tony Pawlowski/ Jeffrey Pietrzyk/ Nicholas Shoot; Shanna Snider;
Kasia Sobczuk, Dorota Slojan; Michal Stepien; Carol Szczepanski; Anetta Szumowski, Alinka Wadolowski; Ryan
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The Ukrainian Student Association of the greater Buffalo area; formed an association for the purpose
offostering education relations in members and encouraging the study of Ukrainian culture. We work
togetherin friendly spirit and mutual cooperation.
Our dub's objectives are to: represent in organized form the Ukrainian-American
students of Buffalo;
encouragethe spiritual; intellectual; and moral development of its members; and to sponsor student culturalacrivites, congresses; meetings; and lectures.
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 pm in room 373 Student Union. Each year; the club
workson sponsoring two big events: the annual volleyball tournament and Echoes of Ukraine lour big
cultrual performance). In addition; the club has a traditional Ukrainian dance group; which regularly
meetsand performs for the University and greater Buffalo community.

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the campus; and the community of Buffalo about the myriad of cultures that comprise the single FilipinoAmerican culture. Through trips; cultural events and personal support; this association seeks to move
closer to its prime directive; which is to unite the Filipino population and those interested in the culture
into one common heritage; to eradicate all misconceptions and derogatory stereotypes that have been
imposed on the Filipino people; as well as to educate others of the unique issues that Filipino/FilipinoAmericans face. Since its conception; FASA has always worked hard to achieve these goals and has done
so with success.

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This year we are still carrying the momentum forward with events like "eat with your hands" potluck
dinners; educational workshops; our trips to various colleges (namely; Binghamton University and Ceorge 1
Washington University) for the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue; the establishment of our (
own dance troope /fpuso Ng Philipinas" IHeart of the Philippines); as well as the contuinuance of our
infamous cultural productions. Our Fall show this year commemorates the rcoch year anniversary of the
Philippine Revolution; our gain of independence from Spain and America; as well as the Filipino heroes
who fought for Filipino freedom. These are only a few of the events that everyone is invited to participate
in. FASA is open to everyone who is interested in having a good time; meeting new people and broadening
their horizons by learning something new about our Filipino culture. If you are interested in joining FASAj
don't hesitate to stop by one of our meetings; events or practices.
President: Emy Solomon
Vice President: Ray Serrano
Treasurer: Dillon Leano
Secretary: Cristina Montelibano
Publicity: Brian Febiar
Cultural Chair: Alex Cambronero
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fromthe Middle East and other countries become rnore comfortable in this society. Some of our events include discussion groups in regards to women in the culture/ religions of
the Middle East/ and dinner parties where a broad range of
ethnic dance and ethnic foods are experienced.
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we were able to rent the Alumni pool for our members/ and
raise money for Bosnian chi ldren through ethnic bake sales.

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Rebecka Davidson
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Therese Davidson
Akita Feliz
Alicen Sosnowski
Andrea Hoffman
Andrea Morotta
Andrea Somogyi
Anju Visweswaraiah
Annette Nack
Becky Marshak
Becky Scalon
Corinne Conza
Cynthia Whitten
Ellie Zambrano
Heather Pleskow

Jen Chiang
Jen Teluk
Jennifer Dispenziere
Ioelle Field
Kristen Pietrzak
Laura Mills
Laurie Darling
Leslie Uku
Lisa Zambri
Mari Marschall
Mary Musso
Mary Rusinski
Natalie Sauer
Noel Kerley
Sara McGrath
Sarah Dolbeck
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In 1997/ the UB Womeds Lacrosse
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diligently/ recruiting new members
with the desire to learn the sport/
in order to make the team stronger
before competition began in the
spring. The veteran players have
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an overviewof events & parsonalitles of the Mear

Thousands converg,d on Calcutta

to
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winning humanitarian Mother Teresa,
who died Sept. 5 of a heart attack.
She was 87.

Mir. the

12·year·old space complex,
suffered a host of mishaps during a
joint Russian-American venture,
including a near-fatal collision in
June that punctured one of its scientific research modules. The aging
complex is a test-bed for the international space station Alpha, the first
components of which are due to be
launched in 1998.

Comedic star Chris Farleg

was
found dead in his Chicago apartment
Dec. 18. Farley, 33, who spent several seasons on NBC's "Saturday
Night Live" and starred in several
movies, including "Tommy Boy," died
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The Florida Marlins

capfured their
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seven games. Following the triumph,
several marquee players were
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In its debut secsen. the WNBA made
a name for itself in professional
sports. Eighf teams competed in fhe
women's league with the Houston
Cornets defeating the New York
Liberty, 65·51, in the first championship game.

Millions around the world mourned
the tragic death of Princess Diana,
who was Killed Aug. 31 in Paris
during a high-speed car crash.
Diana, 36, and her companion, Dodi
Fayed, were reportedly
being
chased by photographers who were
following them from the Hotel Ritz.
Fayed, along with chauffeur Henri
Paul, also died when the Mercedes
crashed in a tunnel along the
Seine River. The news sent shock
waves around the world and sparked
an international debate about the
paparazzi's role in the tragedy. An
autopsy later revealed Paul was
driving legally drunk.

Although a Cambridge. Mass .. jurM
found her guilty Oct 30 or seconddegree murder in the February death
of infant Matthew Eappen, British au
pair Louise Woodward, 19, was sentenced to time served and released
by Judge Hiller Zobel. State prosecutors promised an appeal in 1998.

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left the presidential nest in the fall for Stanford
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college, She was away from her
parents, but not the Secret Service,
who were with her on campus.

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The citM of Carlisle. Iowa.

boasted
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In the coming years/ we will take the knowledge and experience we have gained here at the
University at Buffalo/ and put it to use in our
everyday lives. But we must remember/ that
knowledge is not the only thing we leave with.
We have made lifelong friends/ and created lasting memories. These are the ties that bind us
and these are the things which last forever.
We at The Buffalonian have dedicated this
book to you/ the graduating seniors of 1998.
Now we wish you luck as you carve out your
place in the world. We present you with the
memories within these pages in hopes that l'As
Time Goes By/I you won't forget the place you
once held at U. B.
Congratulations and best wishes!
The Buffalonian staff

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