NAME: Brian Shenkerclass: 2005Sport: TennisMAJOR: Political ScienceWhat Brian wants to do after graduation: Not quite sure yet, possibly business school.athlete brian models himself after: Andre AgassiFavorite athletic memory: Getting our captain Colin Ryanto drink a cup of nasty Genesee water. favorite movie: “Half Baked”Favorite quote: “Hey O’Brien [UR tennis coach] you just crashed the van!” It’s a tennis team favorite. Why Brian is the athlete of the Week: Shenker won the B flight singles in a tennis tournament over the weekend versus Ithaca, Mercyhurst, and Hobart. Shenker’s three straight victories culminated with a title match against fellow teammate, senior co-captain Dan Schoener in the finals. Shenker prevailed 3-6, 6-3, (10-4.) He also won the Consolation doubles with partner Eric Prince. Shenker looks to keep his winning streak going this weekend at the ITA Championships at Vassar College.
Football
Athlete of the Week: Brian Shenker
The Yellowjackets took a harsh loss against the Case Western Reserve University Spartans, ending the game at a 20–38 deficit. Read More
Campus Dining
Athlete of the Week: Brian Shenker
With campus dining options such as Blue Cactus not accepting meal swipes and the Pit only accepting them at certain times, the University has rolled out a new dining plan option, the Flex Plan, to help bridge the gap between meal swipes and Dining Dollars. Read More
birders log
Athlete of the Week: Brian Shenker
California has been an enchanting and unforgettable place to bird and encounter multiple different species in a wide variety of habitats. For me, Southern California has been a longtime favorite place in the U.S. to visit, and seeing this area’s wide variety of bird species and its diverse natural habitats has been a real treat. Read More