Archive: Sep 2002
What does the UR Special do on its days off?
Sitting on the curb outside Marketplace Mall, on a cold, bitter day in mid-January waiting for the UR Special to come, students may tend to contemplate the service. While watching RIT students board their shuttle buses that seem to run every fifteen minutes, one may wonder what the UR Special does when it's not Wednesday […]
Loopy and losing my lunch
Through my column last year, I led you all to believe that all the stupid things I do are the result of alcohol consumption. Not just regular alcohol consumption, but binge drinking. Granted, drinking copious amounts of alcohol does tend to put me in compromising, yet funny, situations. But considering the disapproving glances I get […]
Osborne's latest a promising venture
Joan Osborne has suffered from a tumultuous career ever since she reached her biggest mainstream success with the one hit people remember ? "(What If God Was) One Of Us."Being nominated five times at the Grammys for her "Relish" release and walking away with none was only a snippet of what was to come.Right after […]
Rochester ballerinas learn to party
Memorial Art Gallery's upcoming show,"Edgar Degas: Figures in Motion," could be considered the art world equivalent to "Star Wars: Episode 2."We've been hearing about its magnitude virtually since birth and it has yet to open. However, do not lose faith ? this show is bound to be excellent. More than an art exhibit, it's winding […]
Sticks seek a win
After a slow start, the field hockey team has come together to create a winning combination. The 1-3 start has been neutralized by two consecutive wins against Nazareth College on Sept. 18 and Utica College on Sept. 22.The Yellowjackets had a tough game against Utica, needing overtime to dispose of the Pioneers 2-1, Sunday at […]
Simple stretches can prevent heal pain
Annoying arch or heel pain quite often signals the development of common problems such as plantar fascitis (inflammation of the dense tissue in the arch of the foot), heel spurs or achilles tendonitis. This is often brought on by a number of factors which may include improper footwear like high heels, stretching incorrectly or simply […]
Athlete of the Week: Nicole Ketterer
NAME: Nicole Kettererclass: 2003Sport: Field HockeyMAJOR: ChemistryWhat Nicole wants to do after graduation: Go to California to get a Ph. D. in chemistry.athlete NIcole models herself after: Cammy Granato, the captain of the U.S. women's ice hockey team because she's a tough player and gives 110%.Favorite athletic memory: The last game against Vassar Collge. It […]
Football falls to 0-2
Improvement is only as important as the mark one is measuring from. Although the Yellowjackets played a much improved brand of football in week two as compared to their opening loss to St. John Fisher, a lack of consistency continues to plague the team as UR falls to 0-2 on the season after a 41-28 […]
Rain leaves golf hungry
The UR golf team has started their season with steady performances in two tournaments. UR, who was ranked #27 nationally in Division III in the pre-season, started competition with a ninth place finish in a field of 22 teams, at the Colgate Fall Invitational on Sept. 7 and 8. To finish ninth in this field […]
Athlete of the Week: Brian Shenker
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!" […]