Archive: Feb 2002
Professor recreates pieces of medieval architecture
Dr. David Walsh has taught art history and architecture at UR for the past 30 years, and currently researches and recreates medieval monasteries. Professor and Department Chair of Art and Art History Paul Duro admires Walsh's work. "His work is distinguished by its thoroughness, careful attention to detail and respect for the historical process," he […]
Degoratory fliers distributed on campus
Sometime prior to 8:52 p.m. last Friday unknown persons distributed derogatory fliers regarding Delta Kappa Epsilon in the academic tunnels, Hutchinson and Morey Halls. A member of the fraternity found some of the fliers and notified security. One of the fliers was placed under the windshield wiper of a parked security vehicle and was collected […]
Security no closer with cat
The ongoing investigation into the death of a cat on the Fraternity Quad on Dec. 2 has resulted in a variety of reactions from both the campus and the greater community.On Dec. 2, a cat was found mutilated on the Fraternity Quad, and an investigation by UR Security, the Humane Society, and the Rochester Police […]
FPC holds spring rush
Lower-than-expected fall rush numbers have led many UR fraternities to do something they very rarely do 8212; hold a second rush period in the spring.Of the 12 Fraternity Presidents' Council-recognized fraternities at UR, 10 are holding a spring rush. Only Delta Kappa Epsilon and Theta Chi aren't planning on holding a rush this semester."The spring […]
Realize your secret dreams of popularity
You can't fool me. Your parents might accept the ivory-pounding enthusiasm you paint on your face while playing Bach's 9th movement concerto in D-minor. With decades of practice you may even manage to trick your professors into thinking that your dream is to perform in the classical obscurity of elite tuxedoed crowds. I know better. […]
NBA All-Star Weekend sinks to new low
The NBA showcase known as the All-Star Weekend unfolded in Philadelphia this past Saturday and Sunday. If you happened to have missed it, consider yourself fortunate.Modeled after Major League Baseball's All-Star events, with its home run contest and celebrity/old-timer's game, the NBA leads into its All-Star game with a slam-dunk contest, a three-point shootout and […]
From the Pressbox
As a boy born and raised in the South, I grew up to the sights and sounds of NASCAR. Every year, the middle of February would bring joy to my heart with the beginning of the season.However, this season seems to be different. Could it be that I'm no longer in the South and no […]
Passion' lights up small Annex space at Eastman
Stephen Sondheim's "Passion" premiered in a packed Annex 804 this past week at Eastman. The opera, set in northern Italy in the 1850s, explored issues of love, loss and femininity. When the male lead, a soldier named Giorgio, was transferred from his hometown, he was forced to leave his married lover, Clara. Upon arrival at […]
Young percussionists to perform this week
Have you ever played in a major performance venue? Have you shared a stage with musicians of a caliber way beyond your own? If you have, you know that when an aspiring musician is given a chance like this, it can be both challenging and inspiring.This week, a group of talented fifth grade percussionists will […]
Music celebrates life of Wilder
Before pulling out of CLARC last week, a bus driver turned to talk to his passengers.Both confused and awestruck, he asked the passengers ? all Eastman students ? exactly what the study of music involves."You plan to study it all of your lives?" he asked. "There's still new stuff to discover after studying it for […]