Archive: Mar 2004
"Bake Sale goes astray" is not my response letter
It seems as though the CT jumbled up my name with someone else's letter in response to the "Affirmative Action Bake Sale." I can only hope that my actually letter will get as much attention as the one I actually didn't write.Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the recent "Affirmative Action Bake Sale" […]
Truman scholarship coverage
Dear editors of the Campus Times, I was surprised to read the latest issue of the Campus Times and find no coverage of the UR student who recently won the Truman Scholarship. This award is extremely prestigious and difficult to win; the last UR Truman Scholar graduated several years ago. I think that this story […]
Don't shy away from public sex toy shopping
My friends chipped in for my birthday and bought me a vibrator, but it broke. I really want to get a new one, but I am way too grossed out to go to a porn store. How can I get a new one?~Dildo desperate in DeKewietYou have a couple of options, dear Dildo desperates of […]
Napster makes access simple, library lacking
The recent deal UR has made with Napster has empowered roughly 3,600 undergraduates to tune in to half a million licensed songs. With an intuitive user interface and friendly graphics, the Napster client at first glance seemed intriguing. The sound quality was also excellent.Getting the Napster client was easy enough. After creating an account by […]
Is there really a pool somewhere in Spurrier Gymnasium?
Named for the Director of Physical Education for women at the university from 1922 to 1958, the Merle Spurrier Gymnasium opened in 1955, along with the Susan B. Anthony Residence Halls. Since Sue B. was originally a women's dormitory, Spurrier served as a women's gymnasium and as part of a women's center. When Sue B. […]
Feeling Cornered?
Freshman Jessi Turner found herself wandering the aisles of the Corner Store around 7 p.m. last night. On this trip, one of her monthly trips to the Corner Store, Turner bought herself a 10 ounce box of Cheerios, which cost her $4.59. Per ounce, Cheerios cost an average of 28 cents more than at Wegmans, […]
Some English customs enjoyable, others all wet
A lot of people that I talked to before coming to England told me not to worry because it's "just like the States" and "they speak the same language." While these unnamed people were terribly mistaken, I've been rather impressed with how well I've dealt with all the expected and unexpected differences.I've gotten used to […]
Potatoes and mayo make Wang
"I am a potato salad," I said to one person. "I beg your pardon?" came the reply."I am a potato salad," I tried again."Really? Can I bite you?""I am a potato salad.""Which online quiz are you getting that from?" "I am a potato salad." "Well, then I am Bill Gates."I felt the urge to confess […]
Snowboarding soars
Last weekend marked the 22nd U.S. Phillip's Snowboarding Open. The competition was one of the most exciting of the year, featuring top-ranked athletes that included Ross Powers, Danny Kass, Hannah Teter and Kelly Clark. Tens of thousands of spectators from as far away as Chile attended the event to cheer on their favorite riders.The U.S. […]
Men's tennis captures ?rst win of season, now 1-4
With dominating performances up and down the roster, the men's tennis team left the match against Drew University victorious. A record of 0-4 before playing on Sunday was motivation enough to change that goose-egg to a one. Winning five out of six matches in the singles competition and two out of three matches in doubles, […]