Archive: Feb 2004
Abortion
I agree that people should have all of the information before they make decisions. It is not good for people to be ignorant, that is why I am writin you. I am a nurse practitioner student and believe that people should have the understanding of the physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual consequences of actions. […]
Pan African Expo fosters compassion
The Pan African Expo is a show that the Black Students' Union performs every year as a culmination of Black History Month. It has been a part of the UR community since the 1970s and in the past has brought many prominent speakers to address the university. Since 2001 the format has changed, with a […]
Track teams compete in Deneault Invitational
* Women's track team picks up ECAC qualifying scoresThe women's track and field team picked up right where they left off the previous week as they closed out the regular season last weekend at Cornell's Marc Deneault Invitational, the second week in a row that the team competed in Ithaca. Once again there was no […]
Pterodactyls' show soars
The UR International Theatre Program attempts to go where no campus play has gone before with the opening of their first play of the semester, "Pterodactyls." Under the guidance of long time director Nigel Maister, this play's provocative presentation keeps your eyes open and its witty dialogue demands you come with an open mind."Pterodactyls" is […]
Men's basketball remains poised for UAA title
Seniors Macky Bergman-Clark, Brian Jones, Andy Larkin and Makedo Wisseh helped lead the UR men's basketball team to its 31st consecutive win at the Palestra. Following up on their 70-56 win over Case Western Reserve University on Friday night, the Yellowjackets prevailed over Emory University on Sunday's "Senior Day" game, clinching at least a share […]
Seniors lead women to 20th win of season
Seniors Tara Carrozza, Shannon Higgins and Erika Smith got to end their home campaigns in style on Sunday, after leading the Yellowjackets to a 56-43 victory over Emory University at the Palestra. UR finished the season 12-0 at home. The seniors led an 8-0 run near the end of the first half to break open […]
Squash makes a racket against SLU
The men's squash team put up a valiant effort but was unable to overcome the powerhouse that is the Trinity College squash team. Trinity, ranked number one in the nation according to the College Squash Association as of Feb. 15, shutout the Yellowjackets, ranked twenty-first, in eight matches on Saturday."We didn't expect to win, but […]
Moseley Braun inspires UR
Last Thursday, former Democratic presidential candidate Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun spoke to over 300 students, faculty, staff and community members in Strong Auditorium. "This month is Black History Month," junior and President of Black Students' Union LaShara Evans said. "It is very fitting that we have Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun here as our keynote speaker. […]
Image software identifies objects
Department of Computer Science Associate Professor Randal Nelson played a major role in developing an innovative type of image recognition software. He is currently working to upgrade and apply it to the Smart Medical Home at the Center for Future Health. In collaboration with other engineers, computer scientists and health specialists at the Center for […]
Dining services modified
ARAMARK and Dining Services have many changes planned for UR's dining program in the 2004-2005 school year. In addition to changes intended for dining plans, the campus will also see a new convenience store in the Pit, a return to " la carte" meals for lunch at Douglass, and more variety in menu choices. "We […]