Campus Times

Senate rejects budget

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time in over 14 years, the Students' Association Senate rejected a budget proposal for next year's distribution of SA funds, by a vote of 10-5. Senators voted against the budget in its entirety, citing objections to a five percent increase in Campus Activities Board's funding.

Campus Brief: Recyclemania results are out, UR weighs in

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Recyclemania has taken its final tally after 10 weeks of competitive recycling on college campuses nationwide. Compared to last year's 48,000 pounds, UR students have collected about 20,000 more pounds of paper, bottles and cans this year with an average of about 10.

Campus Brief:Record number win prestigious scholarship

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Five graduating seniors have been named Fulbright Scholars for the 2008-09 academic year. Christine Kenison, Emily Lyman Benjamin Schmitt, Rebekah Porter and Ashley Van Vechten will spend next year studying and researching across the globe. The number ties a record for UR undergraduates.

Racist remarks provoke fight

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A UR student was hospitalized with severe leg injuries after his involvement in a physical altercation at Club Two89 on April 5. Senior Feisal Adan was punched by a drunk patron in the club who, according to Adan, was espousing racially offensive comments.

Security Update: Eastman student harassed off campus

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

According to UR Security Investigator Daniel Lafferty, an undergraduate student at Eastman School of Music reported that she was harassed on Tuesday, April 15 at approximately 5:15 p.m.

The suspect approached her while she stood at the East Main and Gibbs Street intersection and yelled an inappropriate comment at the victim.

UR may switch to Gmail service

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

University Information Technology staff are in the process of deciding on a new e-mail vendor to replace WebMail. After surveying students, IT found that the current system has many weaknesses and student complaints, ranging from slow speed to too much spam, although IT has been trying to put a stop to spam as of late.

Accident takes life of musician

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gretchen Snedeker, a graduate student at the Eastman School of Music, died in a automobile collision in Oneida, N.Y. last Thursday when another car entered her lane when she was on her way to teach at Colgate University. Snedeker was an adjunct professor at Colgate.

Panel discusses assault

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

UR Security and campus officials gathered in Hoyt Auditorium on Wednesday to discuss campus safety and prevention of violence with students as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Director of Campus Security Walter Mauldin and University Intercessor Kathy Sweetland presented the Town Hall meeting.

Conference recognizes nonviolence

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Attendees of UR's first Conference on Nonviolence did not wear flowers in their hair, nor did they march to any salt works or plan boycotts. But they did conduct a lengthy, and at times heated, discussion on the nature and history of nonviolence.

For six and a half hours in the Hawkins-Carlson Room in Rush Rhees Library on Saturday, both UR students and area professors discussed the current state of nonviolence in the world, historical movements and hopes for the future, while also seeking to define the notion of violence itself.

Diversity survey reflects UR climate

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday night, the College Diversity Roundtable released preliminary results on its campus climate assessment survey. The survey was meant to obtain an idea of UR undergraduates' experiences with and perceptions of diversity on campus. The school has not completed a climate survey since 1982, but that was significantly different from the one developed by the CDR committee this year.

Green efforts improve

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In an effort to make campus dining more sustainable, Dining Services has implemented a number of programs and operations in the past year. It has increased the amount of Fair Trade coffee sold on campus, expanded the variety and amount of local foods available, started a program to compost preconsumer waste and opened Connections, putting UR on a path toward increased sustainability in Dining.

Kodak donates $10 million to Eastman

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Eastman Kodak Company announced last Friday that it will contribute $10 million to the Eastman Theatre renovation and expansion project. The plans include renovations that will enhance the acoustic quality of the theater and the addition of a new building that will provide more performance and teaching spaces for the Eastman School of Music.

Being a part of the Times

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Three topics dominate small talk at UR: the weather, how boring Rochester is and the vast failures of the administration at UR. Campus Times knows this, and we address the latter two topics in every issue - we used to cover the weather, but we decided it was too depressing.

Budget blunder

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a surprising move at Monday's meeting, the Students' Association Senate failed to pass the Students' Association Appropriation Committee's proposed 2008-09 SA budget, specifically due to contention surrounding allotted funds for Campus Activities Board.

Cheers and Jeers

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CHEERS to Arun Gandhi for providing UR students an opportunity to question him at a student forum in March. UR students deserved explanations for the hullabaloo, just as Gandhi deserved the time to explain himself.

JEERS to the two-thirds of the student body who did not take the time needed to complete the Campus Climate Survey.

Thinking of you, readers

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There's something that I need to say. It's taken me a while, but thankfully now I can get it off of my chest. I can speak for the whole Campus Times in saying this�

Thank you.

It's not very often that we are able to say this; we don't have many opportunities to.

Change is needed in public campaign financing

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The United States has employed public financing of presidential elections since the 1970s. Although the specific regulations of the U.S. system of public financing are complicated, the concept behind public financing is simple. In return for accepting limits on spending, candidates can obtain government funding for their campaigns.

Olympics in China is not an avenue for activism

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since China was selected to host the 2008 Summer Olympics, there has been large-scale public outcry over the actions of the People's Republic of China with regards to human rights. Most recently, the beginning of the Olympic Torch Relay has been made into a platform for human rights activists, the most vocal of whom have criticized the PRC for its treatment of the Chinese province of Tibet.

Special: A letter from the SA President and VP

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When we sought office last spring, we categorized all the work we wanted student government to complete for the academic year. Yes, it fell under the pillars of advocacy, communication and expansion, but there was more. We organized our goals: first, we outlined projects that we could accomplish this year and, second, we created projects that we could lay groundwork for but would not be able to see come to fruition under our leadership.

All should join in Sexual Assault Awareness Week

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The presence of Sexual Assault Awareness Week on campus has had a sobering effect for many of us at UR. Unfortunately, as college students, most of us have friends or acquaintances who have been subject to sexual assault or harassment; just as many of us may bear the guilt of perpetrating an unwanted sexual act.

Letter to the Editor: Article on Olympic torch relay is unjust toward China

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I would like to respond to the opinions article, "China prepares to sweep gold in Relays of Shame." I express my disappointment and resentment of the author, Mark Fleming, who wrote such a distorted, insulting article about the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. First, Fleming said, "The Chinese government has an abysmal record for human rights, does not respect free speech.

Letter to the Editor: Mayor's speech not covered well in Campus Times issue

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I was very disappointed with the Campus Times' coverage of the mayor's speech.

The article implied that the event was a school-sponsored event, which was unfortunate considering the hard work and long hours that Christopher Hancock, in addition to the Urban Exploring Club and Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, who actually sponsored the event, put into it.

Talk of Beijing Olympics merits more reasonin

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dominant public opinion in western countries has held that the fierce anti-China protests surrounding the Olympic torch relay are deserved and potentially effective ways to improve China's human rights situation. Political leaders have announced boycotts of the Olympic opening ceremonies.

Fore Play

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rochester's winter months seem to have finally ended. The skirts, sandals and shorts have reappeared, and we have had more than a few beautiful days. How can one be sure that spring is here to stay and that it will not snow tomorrow, as it did on Sunday? One need only look past the Frisbee players who have been outside for weeks, even months, to see the sport (or competitive athletic activity) that signifies the official arrival of spring at UR: Campus golf.

Get to know me: Jon Elkin

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Senior Jon Elkin is a political science and African-American studies double major. A Newton, Mass. native and a Resident Adviser on campus, Elkin has studied abroad in Nairobi, Kenya and was a past president of Hillel. What is your most memorable RA story? My residents (Gates 4) pulled a prank last year on the other hall by lining their hallway with plastic cups filled with water.

Horscope

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Aries (March 21-April 19) - After a night with a new girl, your roommate will tell you how love was in the air and then, unfortunately, love landed on your pillow. Taurus (April 20-May 20) - The school thinks it should cancel D-Day because it is a big drinking festival.

How to keep long-distance relationships hot

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the end of the semester approaches, many of you are probably taking time out from stressing about finals to look ahead with dread to the summer months. Why dread? Well, you're going home for the summer and you'll be separated from your spring fling cutie for almost four whole months.

The best party companions from your morning cereal box

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Our morning routines have generally gone unchanged from elementary school to college - wake up, watch some Pokémon, eat cereal. However, our entry into college inspired our imaginations to new directions when contemplating our cereal boxes. While sitting in our dorm rooms recovering from a tough weekend out, bleary eyes directed at Lucky, the Lucky Charms mascot, on his box, all we can think of is: would we want to party with him? Who would be the best cereal mascots to party with? And who would trash our party, ruin the night and force us away from their cereal forever? This is what we found.

A UR student shares experiences in Beijing

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When I told people that I was going to be studying Chinese in Beijing this spring, many people nodded understandingly, reconfirming briefly some form of "That'll be great for business" or "big future," while others, completely overwhelmed by the concept of society on the other side of the world, simply responded, "Wow, sounds like an adventure"; still, others just stared at me blankly and asked, "Why?"

I won't lie and say that I didn't ask myself this question many times leading up to my departure and on the plane (and even now, occasionally as I'm packed onto a bus or subway car and stared at for the entire ride).

Rochester offers delicious desserts

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is safe to say that everyone has a true vice. This is something that they cannot help but give in to when the offer presents itself. Vices can come in the form of drinking too much coffee, buying too many pairs of shoes or having a habit that is considered less than legal (use your imagination).

Prison offers students a new outlook

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over a six-week period spanning from February to late March, eight UR student-athletes, through the St. Sebastian Society, participated in the "Yes Pa" program with prisoners at the Monroe Correctional Facility in Rochester.

The program revolved around the reading and discussion of Rochester native Fred Sarkis's self-help autobiography, "Yes Pa: Lessons in Character," in small groups of eight to 10 inmates and four to five students, along with University Chaplain Brian Cool.

Scoping out student summer job options, from bad to worse

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer vacation is just around the corner, folks. This can mean a number of things but, for the most part, some sort of employment is probably impending. These jobs can range anywhere from paid sleeping to full-on slavery, and I think it's worth a glance at the variety of fine summer employment options available, just in case you haven't taken the chance to find yourself a job.

Lacrosse splits two weekend matches

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Women's lacrosse continued its season over the weekend when it hosted the 8-2 Union College Dutchwomen on Friday and the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Saturday. The 'Jackets lost to the Dutchwomen, 7-17, and then beat the Thoroughbreds, 17-8, to bring their record to 2-2 in the Liberty League and 3-6 overall.

Tennis sweeps two foes, improves to 8-6

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After losing to St. Lawrence University two weekends ago, the UR men's tennis team needed a boost. St. Lawrence was ranked 16th in the Northeast Regional poll conducted by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and flattened the 'Jackets en route to a 7-1 win.

Williams claims first individual title at UAAs

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Freshman Ryan Williams picked a good time to come into his own. This past week, the newcomer shot a two-over 146 through two rounds at the University Athletic Association Championships to win the individual title. The Championship - played at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Orlando, Fla.

From the Pressbox

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the New York Giants' stunning victory over the then undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII over two months in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to the 2008 season. The offseason's biggest event, the NFL Draft, will take place on April 26-27 in New York City.

Life, Love... Sport

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Can you all believe that this is the last column of the semester? Believe it or not, this is the final Life, Love� Sport (Playoff Fever Edition) of the school year. I'm just as sad as you are. Since it's the middle of April, it can only mean that playoffs are around the corner in several sports.

Baseball's winning streak snapped against Vassar

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Coming off a week of undefeated play, the baseball team faced the Vassar College Brewers in two doubleheaders. While the Yellowjackets took Saturday's games without a flinch, their win streak was put to an end on Sunday when they dropped their second game.

Coach knows value of perseverance

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Clichés are so overused in sports culture that their significance is often lost. They are tossed around so frequently by broadcasters and analysts that, when one actually sees a strong example of a defining characteristic, we assume it to be commonplace and neglect to acknowledge its worth.

Softball rebounds after loss to Geneseo

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cramming four games into three days, the softball team showed its stamina by winning three of the four, all of which were on the road. The 'Jackets faced the SUNY Geneseo Knights in a doubleheader on Thursday, then went on a road trip to Saratoga to play another doubleheader against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Saturday.

Tennis sweeps SUNY school on Saturday

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UR women's tennis team finished its regular season on Saturday afternoon with a perfect game against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles. All of the members of the women's team rallied together to defeat the Eagles, 9-0. The 'Jackets decisively swept all of the singles matches.

"A Family Affair" provides comedy and satire

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A family affair: most people groan at the thought. We all have a cheek-pinching grandma we'd like to avoid or a crazy uncle whose ramblings we'd rather not suffer through. We complain the entire way to the affair, paste on a fake smile throughout the event and praise whatever is good in the world when we finally escape.

Ramblers celebrate 10 years with stellar show

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I am by no means a newcomer to the Midnight Ramblers' fan base. Ever since Freshman Orientation, I've loved the group's ability to capture its audience with each performance and entertain in a way that far surpasses simply singing.

I have become accustomed to the Ramblers' concerts, where energizing pieces are contrasted with sweet ballads and homemade movie clips, poking fun at blockbuster films and campus conundrums and leaving audiences in fits of laughter.

"The Namesake" questions the meaning of identity

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What is in a name? What is the meaning behind the identity given to us by our parents? These may be questions that many of us ask ourselves at least once in our lives, even if the answer is inconclusive. These are the very questions Gogol Ganguli tries to answer in "The Namesake," a movie based on Jhumpa Lahiri's best-selling novel.

Jerseyband brings Lungcore to Rochester's Bug Jar

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lungcore: a bizarre fusion of orchestral textures with the gut-punching attack of the heaviest rock bands (think Meshuggah and Mr. Bungle). Enter Lungcore's creator, Jerseyband, seven Eastman alumni who call Brooklyn their home. Jerseyband's unconventional lineup - a trumpet, two tenor saxophones, a baritone sax, drums, a subsonic electric bass and an incendiary guitar is only the beginning of its irreverent twist on instrumental rock.

Memorial Art Gallery features antique baroque organ

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Six hundred pipes of tin and alloy, comprising the Italian Baroque organ at the Memorial Art Gallery, seem to stretch beyond the ceiling and into the heavens, as the angelic instrument resonates pure sounds played by the hands of Robert Poovey. Poovey is a well-known, admirable director of music at St.

Reverse Neutral Drive steer into mix of rock and jazz

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Reverse Neutral Drive is, as posted on its MySpace Web site, "like a whole wheat pita stuffed with rock, marinated in jazz and melted to perfection in an oven built from the blood, sweat, and tears of six pretty cool musicians." Pioneered by guitarist, pimary songwriter and senior Geoff Bennington and vocalist, lyricist and senior Jed Lubin, the band expanded to six members, including baritone saxophonist and alumnus Brian Conlon, guitarist, drummer and junior Willem Lutter, drummer and junior Dan Kim and keyboard player and sophomore Cristin Stephens.

OBOC brings some love to campus with "Summer Lovin'"

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It was that time again. Time for yet another musically amazing, fantastically unpredictable Off Broadway On Campus show! The spring show was entitled "Summer Lovin'," and you could not help but love every moment of it. The first number, "Oh the Things You Can Think," is from the musical "Seussical.

Celibacy Now

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT