Archive: Dec 2001
Women's Soccer honored by UAA
Beyond getting a glimpse of NCAA spotlight, the women's soccer team was honored for its solid talent once again by being presented with the top awards given by the University Athletic Association.Last week, senior captain and defender Jen Seferiadis was named the UAA's Most Valuable Player while teammate, freshman sweeper Sarah Tarka, was named the […]
Women shoot to rank No. 18 in Div III
At 3-0, the women's basketball team has already earned a great deal of respect in the basketball world. While preseason polls predominantly disregarded UR as one of the top Div. III teams in the country, the Yellowackets have knocked off three talented teams enroute to being ranked as the No. 18 Div. III team in […]
From the Pressbox
With news of contraction and a labor dispute dominating the baseball world, it seems like a good time to talk about baseball's problems.There are only two problems with Major League Baseball that really bother me ? revenue disparity and the length of games.The first of the two is the more difficult problem, but there are […]
Swimmers poised for great finish
As most winter sports teams are still defrosting, the men and women's swim teams have been in the water for almost two months.Saturday, Nov. 16, the men and women hit the water against Nazareth College and Brandeis University for a double-dual meet and the women emerged victorious, beating Nazareth 137-105 and Brandeis 134-110. The women […]
Sports hold food drive
The winter is coming and as students bundle up in down jackets to keep warm, the hungry and the homeless are left in the cold. That is why the Varsity Student-Athletic Advisory Committee held a food drive Nov. 15. This is the first monthly community service project for the VSAAC, led by senior field hockey […]
Jewel takes a new direction with recent CD
If you're looking for the optimistic, wide-eyed, evangelical messages of Jewel's previous albums, you may be disappointed in "This Way." Lending more to the rock and pop worlds than to folk, this album offers a new view of the artist, with a few gems that truly show off her versatility. Heavier drum usage and electric […]
Season Knockouts
Not everyone gets to open presents on Christmas morning and there are many people who do not get gifts during the eight days of Hanukkah. Regardless of whether or not we celebrate these holidays, we can still treat ourselves at this time of the year. All people can take advantage of the special offerings and […]
Alien Vs. Predater Two kicks butt
It doesn't matter whether you are a fan of the movies, the first game or just getting acquainted with the AvP universe, Aliens vs. Predator 2 is quite possibly the best first-person shooter video game out there. Produced by Sierra, Fox Interactive and Monolith, AvP2 is a fitting follow up to Aliens vs. Predator. Fans […]
Preaching to the Perverted Tour' rocks city of Rochester
by Josh FeldblyumWalking into the Water Street Music Hall from the cold November air, I could see a rather large crowd gathered in front of the stage. I was still in a good mood, having just completed an interview and photo shoot with Gravity Kills, so my inability to get a good spot right in […]
Japan's Bleachmobile loses something in the translation
I don't know what it is about this band. Perhaps it is the atonal music, the uncoordinated rhythm or the utterly incomprehensible lyrics, but Bleachmobile just doesn't sit right with me.I am disheartened that I have to trash this band with my review, since nothing would be cooler than to be on the cutting edge […]