Archive: Dec 2001
Zinn discusses history and war
Historian, activist and author Howard Zinn spoke to a large diverse audience last night in Strong Auditorium.Zinn is most famous for his book, "A People's History of the United States," and has recently written articles for "The Progressive" magazine opposing the bombings in Afghanistan."We need to live in a world where we don't pledge our […]
Growing Up and moving on
For many UR freshmen, Thanksgiving was not their first time being home. Not all of us live within distance to go back and forth at our leisure, though. In fact, some students who live as far as California, or outside of the United States have yet to return home.As for me, Thanksgiving was the first […]
Study Abroad numbers remain steady despite terrorism and war
In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, many peoples' global perceptions have been permanently altered. The Study Abroad Program and the students involved in it have felt the effects of this shift and are adapting to those changes. With rising concerns of safety and anti-Americanism, students now have much more to think about before […]
Slaughter speaks at UR
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter addressed the issue of women in politics in a talk at UR Nov. 19. Speaking as a guest of the "Women in Politics" class, Slaughter emphasized the importance of women who actively participate in politics.With 62 women in the House and 13 in the Senate, women are still a minority in Washington. […]
Jan. 24 set as opening night for pub
Alcohol will return to Wilson Commons Jan. 24 when the new pub opens on the third floor for an 18-month trial period.The Pub Committee, consisting of students, faculty and staff, has been preparing for the opening. It has finalized the pub's floor plan and its menu and decided on a majority of the alcohol products […]
Fellows finish first semester
The College Writing Fellows program, designed by Dean for Freshmen and Professor of English Deborah Rossen-Knill to help students at UR to develop writing skills, is completing its first semester of service with 10 Writing Fellows."This group of students are making history here at the UR and have taken on the role of leaders," Rossen-Knill […]
Campus Briefs
Members of various groups throughout the campus have gathered to discuss issues that they think the campus should be aware of. Issues that have made it into the fair so far include parking, homophobia, sweatshops, the university curriculum and minority student concerns. Various groups will be staffing tables that present the facts about the issues […]
Security Update
An undergraduate was robbed by four suspects Nov. 19 at around 6:30 p.m. as he crossed the Genesee River Footbridge from campus. The student reported to UR Security that as he neared the far side of the footbridge a group of four individuals began to approach him. One of the suspects asked him if he […]
Weather Forecast: another cold winter
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this winter looks to be much like the winter of 2000. As the official beginning of winter rapidly approaches, students are bundling up to protect themselves from this year's wintry oncoming onslaught. "Don't let the recent short-sleeve temperatures fool you. The U.S. remains on track for a […]
Life in the Womb
Life in the Womb