Archive: Sep 2001
Ask Us: Why did classes begin on a Tuesday this year?
Many students were dismayed to discover that they were unable to get add/drop forms, parking permits and many other official documents the day before classes began. Since classes started the day after Labor Day, most offices were not open for business for three days before classes began. This situation caused students to question why classes […]
Defense propels women's soccer to home victories
by Ben JacobsCampus Times StaffThe women?s soccer team rebounded from a tough opening weekend with a 3-0 win over the SUNY Geneseo Blue Knights Saturday.Freshman sweeper Sarah Tarka slipped and lost her left shoe while trying to take a free kick, but immediately got up and banged the ball off a defender. Freshman striker Portia […]
Men's X-country kicks off with winning times in opener
by Chris JohnstonCampus Times StaffWhile the rest of the UR students were busy getting moved into their rooms, the men?s cross country team was busy demolishing its opening opponent. On Sept. 1, the Yellowjackets trampled over the SUNY Brock-port Golden Eagles at the Sixth Annual Brockport Kick-Off Classic with a score of 20-37.And UR?s new […]
Field hockey now 1-3
by Awista AyubCanpus Times StaffThe women's field hockey team headed back to Rochester for pre-season training this summer with team goals to achieve. Coach Colleen Doyle was optimistic about pre-season training in hopes of transforming a young and talented team into seasoned veterans. Doyle used pre-season to develop the skills of the team and to […]
New coach leads men's soccer to undefeated start
by Jen SeferiadisCampus Times StaffUndefeated through their first three games, the men?s soccer team is off to a strong start under the guidance of new head coach Chris Apple, UR alumnus of 1991.The Yellowjackets, who are now 3-0 overall, tallied wins against local competitors Nazareth College, St. John Fisher, and SUNY Geneseo this past week. […]
A tourney of two greats
by Dave RudyCampus Times StaffTo both tennis aficionados and average fans alike, the 2001 US Open offered plenty of highlight action and attention grabbing matchups, proving once again that professional tennis is a legitimate form of sports entertainment. This year?s tournament, which began Aug. 27 and finished this past weekend, featured two great championship stories. […]
UR women run in perfect fashion at Kick-Off Classic
by Chris JohnstonCampus Times StaffThe women?s cross country team knew that the competition at the SUNY Brockport Kick-Off Classic was not going to be the toughest they were going to face this year. That was what the meet looked like on paper, but the Yellowjackets knew that they still had to run well to beat […]
UR women spikes to victory at home
by Lora MardenThe women of the UR volleyball team improved their overall record to 2-7 after hosting a four-way invitational tournament last Saturday in the Louis Alexander Palestra. The tournament included Alfred State University, SUNY Fredonia and SUNY Geneseo. The Yellowjackets overpowered Alfred State in three out of five games to defeat them 26-30, 30-22, […]
Notable Yellowjacket
Senior Jeff Piscitelli is the quarterback for the UR football team. He was nominated by teammates to be this week's Notable Yellowjacket. Coach Mark Kreydt has noted Piscitelli's success here at UR, pointing out that his statistics are ahead of most UR quarterbacks. He is currently in first for career total offense with 5,020 yards […]
Notable Yellowjacket- Soccer
Mike is a sophomore defensive back for the UR men?s soccer team. He was nominated by Dennis O? Donnell to be this week?s UAA Athlete of the Week and by coach Chris Apple to be this week?s Notable Yellowjacket.?Mike was instrumental to the team?s first three victories,? Apple said. ?He assisted twice in the win […]