Archive: Dec 2004
Major party presidential candidates
Senator John KerryJohn KerryDemocratic Partyhttp://www.gp.org/Abortion - We will only nominate individuals to the federal bench whose records demonstrate a respect for the full range of constitutional rights, including the right to privacy and the right to choose.Education - We have a vision for American education: every child should be held to high standards, and every […]
Mixing Satire and Bad Judgment is Miscegenation
[I'm sorry that this letter comes after your deadline, so if you do not include it I will not be insulted, like I was with Ben Heaton and his bad satire]Finally Mr. Ben Heaton, in "Marriage debate not a new one," has put Neo-Nazi Conservatism back on track. For too long in this country have […]
re: Marriage debate not new one
At this point, I am sure you have received mounds of letters concerning Ben Heaton's op-ed piece, "Marriage debate not new one". I understood that the author was writing satire but I was not amused. Espousing racist views under the guise of humor is a protected right; however, it is not very admirable. It is […]
New Business
To the Editor:My father recently invested in an international franchise company known as "Cartridge World." The company specializes in ink and laser cartridge refills for printers, copy, and fax machines. Cartridges bought from Stores can typically run a college student twice the amount that they should have to spend. Cartridge world literally cut the cost […]
Madness takes its toll at ICMC
It's that time of year again, when children dress up as innocent characters such as Cinderella and Batman and go trick-or- treating, while college students take off more clothing each year, proclaiming themselves to be "French maids" or "schoolgirls," trading in their candy for copious amounts of alcohol. Halloween, however, also brings back the 1975 […]
Prepare to be scared
UR students go to Rush Rhees Library for a variety of reasons - late into the night to cram before a dreaded midterm, to study in a quiet room when their roommate is blasting music too loud, to research one of their many papers and to trick-or-treat with the costumed librarians in the stacks. On […]
Drags dazzled crowd
If you're lazy like me and only leave your room to see a show once a semester, the drag show is definitely the one to go to. This show proved to be a roller coaster for the senses, dazzling the audience's eyes and ears. With many returning kings and queens and a few newcomers, "Absolut […]
Dance the night away
On Monday nights, when most bars are closed, Whiskey is now open for "Noche de Salsa." Whiskey provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can meet people, have a drink, watch a unique form of salsa called rueda and try a little Latin dancing yourself. Nedim Catal, a talented dancer, salsa enthusiast and founder […]
Alumni discuss employment after graduation
Orchestras are going bankrupt, the gigging world has become fierce and there is no money in recording - so, how do you have a career in classical music? Eastman alumni came together this past weekend to discuss these issues to current students.The Office of Career Services at Eastman arranged two professional development panels of alumni, […]
Field hockey improves record, heads into season 61441;nale
The rain began eight minutes before game time, but nothing could stop the Yellowjackets from defeating the Ithaca College Bombers 5-1 on Wednesday. Sophomore forward Revay Wilson was the star of the game with three goals. Sophomore Kristy Johnson scored the first goal 13:37 into the game with assists by freshman Kari Plewniak and senior […]