Archive: Jan 2002
Who Cares?
Who Cares?
Obitchuary
Obitchuary
Freshman housing to be re-evaluated
The 2005 Class Council held a heated meeting last night to discuss an idea that would allow upperclassmen back onto the Residential Quad starting this fall.The idea that was suggested to the Freshman Advisory Committee yesterday by Dean of The College William Green and 2005 Class Council president Jesse Bailey is to move freshman housing […]
Tales & Scales to teach, entertain
A huge problem facing classical musicians today is society's ever-decreasing interest in classical music. In the past, classical music concerts targeted those audience members already interested in and familiar with classical music. The unfortunate attendees that perhaps went to the wrong building sat lost in a musical universe unknown to them. Where were the screaming […]
What do you want to see in this space?
I'm sure at this point you'd meet the question "How was your break?" with a bland sigh. You've probably been asked the question enough times to justify making up a story with enough drama to rival a New York Times Bestseller.I enjoyed break, but I'm glad to be back in the swing of things. I'm […]
From the Pressbox
Basketball fans were excited to hear of Michael Jordan's return to the NBA. The commercial market was even more thrilled of Air Jordan's comeback. But is the hype surrounding Jordan all it's cracked up to be?Whenever you turn on ESPN or read the sports section of the newspaper, you hear about Michael's performance that night. […]
Duke-Maryland becoming a great rivalry
Following a season that featured four sensational games, Duke-Maryland has emerged as the hottest rivalry in college basketball. This past Thursday night, the two Atlantic Coast Conference foes clashed at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. It was yet another thrilling contest that witnessed more than 30 lead changes before the Blue Devils finally pulled away late […]
Swim losses not all bad
After escaping to Key West, Fla. for winter training, the men's and women's swim teams felt ready to face SUNY-Geneseo Tuesday, Jan. 15. Despite returning to UR stronger and more united, the men dropped to Geneseo 138-97 and the women fell 130-102. "Geneseo was not one of our best swim meets," junior captain Christina DeVries […]
Alaskan medicine in need of doctor transplants
Indians, Redskins, Native Americans ? these are all terms that have come to represent the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Their wild, untamed appearance and seemingly barbaric lifestyle have led to misunderstandings and mistreatment that dates back to the time of European colonization. Native Americans have traveled on a long and difficult journey. Their customs, […]
(1/24) Chase losses tempered by league wins
The men's basketball team's 14-game winning streak came to an unexpected end in the first round of the JPMorgan Chase Tournament last week.UR eventually finished sixth in the tournament, but rebounded with a 98-53 win Sunday over Case Western Reserve University. The Yellowjackets are still undefeated in the University Athletic Association and are tied for […]