Archive: Jan 2002
Make it count
Last Monday, students were given the option not to tend classes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Observance of the day began as part of a concession to minority students who staged a protest in 1999. The holiday usually falls during our winter break, so this is the first year that administration has […]
Cat found mutilated at campus fraternity
A young black cat was brutally mutilated and hung on Sigma Chi's door Dec 2. The reward for information leading to an arrest for this incident is $5,000. Sigma Chi and two other fraternities are currently under "summary disciplinary probation," following the incident. Aggravated cruelty to animals is a felony in New York state, punishable […]
Security Update
3 freshmen arrested on drug chargesThree freshmen were arrested in Crosby Hall on Jan. 15 on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana.According to security reports, Residential Life staff alerted officers after an odor of marijuana was detected on the third floor of the building.Officers found three students who admitted to smoking marijuana. Freshmen Colin Wilson, […]
Women finish third in JPMorgan Chase Tournament
Winter break proved to be a tumultuous ride for the women's basketball team. UR returned to campus to ring in the new year with double sessions and a tough mix of regional and University Athletic Association competition. Despite losses on the road to UAA opponents New York University and Brandeis University, the Yellow- jackets returned […]
Lakers still the team ot beat in the NBA
The NBA season is halfway over and only one thing is certain ? the Western Conference is a lot better than the Eastern Conference.The West has a 134-96 record against the East and five Western teams have a legitimate shot at winning the championship.The big fiveThe Lakers are clearly the best team in the league, […]
New play addresses gay issues
Five guys sat onstage behind five music stands.I was told we were going to see this interesting play about gay issues written by a friend of a friend in Buffalo. Matthew Higgin was the name of the writer, and 'Confessions' was the title of the play, but neither detail affected my decision to go. It […]
Would you like a serving of freedom with that?
Freedom is the soup du jour. Even before "Operation Enduring Freedom" replaced the less apt moniker of "Operation Infinite Justice" as the name of the U.S. offensive in Afghanistan, it was clear that freedom was experiencing a renaissance in American discourse.On Sept. 11, 2001, President George W. Bush said, "Freedom has been attacked and freedom […]
Driving Rain a mixed bag
Paul McCartney's latest album ? Driving Rain, released Nov. 13 ? is a relatively simple one with a smooth, flowing pace in songs like "From A Lover To A Friend" and "She's Given Up Talking." In tune with McCartney's previous work, the musician makes a constant effort to avoid falling into the same characteristic ruts, […]
History cycle shows the way to solve today's problems
The War on Terrorism is going well, we are told. Afghanistan's Taliban regime is dismantled and the new interim government seems to be firmly in place. Osama Bin Laden is still missing. But not to worry ? he is either dead in a cave or will be quickly found and detained. Meanwhile, President Bush continues […]
Normal breasts and getting cockblocked
My left breast is smaller than my right. Is this normal? ? Miss MatchedThe human body is not always perfectly symmetrical. Depending on the difference in cup size and your comfort with the situation, you can determine normality. If you find that you are not proud of the breasts you possess, there are alteration options […]