Archive: Jan 2002
Change is good
It has now been five months since the establishment of Freshman Housing and the 2005 Class Council is already proposing that changes be made for next year. The proposed switch, which would put freshmen in Susan B. Anthony Halls, Gilbert Hall and Hoeing Hall, establishes a situation similar to other successful freshman housing situations. Although […]
Bright visions
A step in the right direction toward generating a better UR begins today on the third floor of Wilson Commons when The Hive officially opens its doors for an 18-month trial period at 6 p.m.When faculty, staff and students walk into the newly remodeled space for the first time, they will be pleased with what […]
I Am Sam' wins hearts and minds everywhere
The new movie I am Sam portrays the traditional tale of a parent and child separated, but gives it a new and thought-provoking twist. In this family, the child is the one who is wise and responsible, and the parent needs to be taken care of. Sean Penn plays Sam, a single father with the […]
Horoscope
Aquarius (Jan. 20?Feb. 18) ? Happy birthday to Aquarius! Stand tall and don't be passive aggressive. Nobody will be able to argue with you when you've got that glint in your eye.Pisces (Feb. 19?March 20) ? Here's an idea! Wow everybody by inventing a new mixed drink! Blue Curacao is always an interesting ingredient to […]
Are you sad?
Caused by the decrease in light levels hitting the retina during the winter months, your body produces less melatonin. In some people, this causes a biochemical imbalance in the hypothalamus, causing one to end up with SAD. First described in 400 B.C. by Hippocrates ? who noticed patients being affected by a seasonal depression around […]
Awaken' needs to go to bed, take a long nap
Take Fatboy Slim, Moby, the top rap artists out there, all the great European DJs, and combine all that into a CD. Then, throw that idea out the window, and you have "Awaken". This album starts out as a mess, and ends in even more of a shambles. I have no idea what this CD […]
Kung-fu board game death match
Warning: The first portion of this column is rated "R" for violence and graphic descriptions of a kung-fu movie. The latter half of the article is more of a "PG" or "PG-13" sort of thing, with a lovely bit for the whole family about global domination.This weekend was one of pure, unadulterated kick-ass. Apart from […]
Body of cat passed around Frat Quad
The body of the mutilated cat found at the door of Sigma Chi Dec. 2 was first passed among several Fraternity Quad houses, Director of UR security Walter Mauldin said. Disciplinary Action Three fraternities were placed on summary disciplinary probation following the incident, according to administrators. Sources close to the investigation have named SC, Alpha […]
(1/31) Men split road games before big weekend
The men's basketball team stayed in second place in the University Athletic Association by splitting a pair of road games against Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Chicago.UR lost to Washington 65-48 Friday and then defeated Chicago 54-51 Sunday to move to 6-1 in the league and 15-3 overall."To lose both out […]
Pub finishes preparations for January 31
When UR's long-awaited campus pub opens its doors next week, its customers will be able to use their declining balance and Flex accounts for non-alcoholic purchases.The Hive, which has replaced the game room on the third floor of Wilson Commons, begins its 18-month trial period Jan. 31. Pub patrons will also be able to pay […]