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UB Idol Winner

Photo: Nancy J. Parisi

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Buffalo, NY – Storming the stage in a white three-piece suit, purple tie and stylish fedora, Tommie Babbs became the winner of the first UB Idol singing contest during the Bulls Backyard Bash in Alumni Arena.

Babbs, senior academic advisor in Student Advising Services, performed a soulful rendition of "Always and Forever" by Luther Vandross.