Archive: Mar 2001
Yellowjackets strive to slam UAA competition this season
March 21 was the first official day of spring. To many UR students, this just means another four or five weeks of dealing with Rochester &lake effect& weather. But for the men&s tennis team, it marks the beginning of a challenging and competitive journey. This trip will eventually culminate with the University Athletic Association and […]
Team sets sights on regionals and aims for NCAAs
The spring season has been a successful one thus far for the women&s tennis team. With a new coach and a new attitude, the team has made great strides toward setting themselves apart from the competition. This was evident as the Yellowjackets battled to three impressive victories during their spring excursion to Hilton Head, S.C. […]
Speedy traditions continue
Some people look forward to the start of spring because it is the end of another tough school year, but not the men&s track team. Spring is another season to improve upon what they have already accomplished 8212; and they have accomplished a lot in the fall and winter seasons. In the fall, men&s cross-country […]
One of the strongest teams in years is ready to hit the track
&Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop.& The quote by Lewis Carroll (from Alice in Wonderland), would be a reasonable quote to follow for most people 8212; but not the women&s track team.For some of the women, the season never stops. Throughout each season they must remain […]
From the Pressbox
Have you ever watched a movie with a seemingly &picture-perfect& ending, but with a looming hint that the story is not over?Well, folks, there may be a sequel coming out of the NBA real soon.Its title 8212; &Michael Strikes Again.&Believe it or not, rumors have run amok among sport writers and fanatics that Air Jordan […]
Desire and depth will carry the team
The spring 2001 season promises to be an exciting time for the women&s lacrosse team, with fresh new faces and the potential for regional and national recognition within their reach. This year&s team is comprised of three seniors, six juniors, two sophomores and nine freshmen.Coach Andrea Golden&s expectation this spring is that the team become […]
UR Notable Yellowjackets
Class of 2003Men&s tennisDan earned this honor through his consistent effort on the men&s tennis team so far this season. Not only did he shine during spring training and pre-season games, but he also led the Yellowjackets in their victory over Nazareth College last weekend. He won both his matches convincingly 8212; 6-1, 6-0 in […]
Metal and Mozart more alike than you think
According to the arguably scientific theory nicknamed the ?Mozart Effect,? listening to the music of some classical composers, specifically Mozart, can increase my IQ. Would listening to heavy metal after Mozart negate the benefits that I?d receive? If so, I?m in trouble ? my CD collection consists of an equal number of Slayer albums and […]
Composer Adams shakes things up
Musica Nova, Eastman?s contemporary music ensemble, performed for a packed Kilbourn Hall this past Monday. The concert featured one of America?s best known and most praised living composers, John Adams. Adams discussed his three programmed works ? ?Chamber Symphony,? ?Shaker Loops? and ?China Gates.?The first thing I noticed about Musica Nova was not their music […]
Hot Ticket: Dance-a-Thon
It&s time to dance the night away at UR&s first official Dance-a-Thon Friday, March 30 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. in the May Room of Wilson Commons. All proceeds from the event are being donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Walk.&I think with all the different forces coming together on campus, we should get a […]