Archive: Feb 2002
Sport by sport breakdown
The United States has always been better in the Summer Olympics than the Winter Olympics. The climate in most areas of the United States is more suited to the running and swimming required in the summer than the skiing and skating needed in winter.This year, however, the United States is poised for a record medal […]
From the Pressbox
Just two days after an amazing World Series ended, commissioner Bud Selig announced that Major League Baseball would contract two teams before the 2002 season.Two days after an unbelievable Super Bowl, the Master of Timing struck again, announcing that contraction would not happen before the 2002 season after all.However, he tempered this good news with […]
Focus on the sports
It's that time of the year again. It seemed like yesterday when we departed from Atlanta. Tomorrow, the torch lighting, the fireworks and the parade of athletes begom the games in Salt Lake City. The Olympics have always been one of my favorite events. It is not just a chance to demonstrate patriotism. The Olympics […]
Women rout the University of Chicago and almost knock off No. 1 Washington University
Second chances are not always easy to come by. This weekend, however, the women's basketball team seized the opportunity to redeem themselves from disappointing in-conference performances against Washington University in St. Louis,and the University of Chicago. After losing to Chicago 51-47 on the road last Sunday, the Yellowjackets (now 12-7 overall, 5-4 UAA) rebounded in […]
Women back on ice after break
The women's ice hockey team avenged an embarrassing 9-0 loss against Skidmore College Saturday, winning 3-2 in the last minutes of the game."We came [into the game] focused and played hard," sophomore assistant captain Erica Contini said.The women first took on Skidmore Nov. 3 at the Genessee Valley Ice Rink.The win was even more amazing […]
NBDL gives players second shot at NBA
As a McDonald's High School All-American, Omar Cook already had dreams of playing in the NBA. The 6-1 point guard from Brooklyn had established himself as next in a long line of New York City court legends, starring at nationally ranked Christ the King. After flirting with the opportunity to play collegiately at North Carolina, […]
Pub opening draws a crowd
The rush began around 10:30 p.m. A steady stream of customers had been in and out of the Hive since its 5 p.m. opening, but by peak hours all the tables were full, a crowd danced in front of the band, people lined the perimeter of the venue and the only way to talk was […]
Campus Briefs
Janet Reno suffered fainting spellA simple fainting spell was the cause of former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno's Jan. 30 collapse at Strong Auditorium. About 40 minutes into her speech, she said, "Excuse me, I need to sit down," and then collapsed to the floor. She was rushed to Strong Memorial Hospital soon after."Reno suffered […]
Strong uses new treatment for Parkinson's
A successful new technology for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia (involuntary jerking or twisting movements) and possibly other movement disorders, is gaining more widespread use at Strong Memorial Hospital and nationwide. The device, called a deep brain stimulator, is implanted in the patient and controls neural activity in specific sites of the […]
SA wants to change display of declining balance dollars
The Students' Association Senate approved a resolution on Monday, supporting the SA Executive branches' call for the university to change the way declining balance funds are displayed on student I.D. cards. Currently, bonus dollars associated with UR Gold Declining Balance plans and leftover balances from the fall semester are not displayed until the plan has […]