? Sophomore Mary LeBrun and junior Lisa Johns finished first and second consecutively at the opening cross-country meet with personal records. According to coach Barbara Hartwig, ?both took control of the race at about the half way point and never looked back.? In fact, Johns dropped about two minutes ? significantly better than last year ? in a course that is about 220 meters longer than usual.

? Freshman setter Liz Loveless had 121 assists, 42 digs, nine blocks, three aces and 29 kills in a 1-4 week for the Yellowjackets. During a five-game win Saturday against Alfred University, Loveless had 10 kills and hit .588. She also had 28 assists and four digs.

? Sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Malecki posted her first career shutout Saturday when UR grabbed a 3-0 win over SUNY Geneseo, a team which is ranked No. 10 regionally in the first poll. She totaled three saves. Malecki red-shirted the goalkeeper spot after UR?s goalie Kate Donhauser graduated last May.



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President and senior Mennatallah “Mennah” Mohamed shared that this dinner was a “time to highlight how Arab culture is so interconnected.” Read More

In the spotlight

Take it from a rising Take Five: URochester’s dining plans have improved plenty over the past couple of years. But that doesn’t mean they encompass all student needs — whether that be allergen restrictions, finding internationally sourced ingredients, or accommodating general preferences. So, when you eventually get tired of Douglass, Danforth, and the Pit, here’s a list of locally-based grocery stores to try, all within walking or shuttle distance. Read More

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As per tradition, “The State of the Campus Times” updates readers on our affairs — the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and Publisher write this pseudo-column at the start and end of every semester to articulate the struggles and joys found through managing your local student-run newspaper. We also introduce ourselves and our projects, what we hope to achieve during our terms, and we provide progress updates regarding past management’s pursuits. Read More