Archive: Sep 2002
Weekend burglaries raise alarm
Five cars were burglarized this weekend and one was damaged as a rash of burglaries hit the River Campus.UR Security apprehended a 17-year-old Monroe Community College student in connection with the robberies. Joseph Lapiana, of Fairport, was taken into custody on an initial complaint of criminal mischief.Officers observed two suspects looking into vehicles and fiddling […]
UR Security invites students to 'Think Safe'
Much of Security's mission, as stated in the "Think Safe" publication is to, "protect people at the university ?[and] educate our community about security issues, personal safety measures, and protective strategies?" But how many students have actually read the "Think Safe" publication, or even know where security is located? How can students find out exactly […]
Harkness renovated over the summer
Students and faculty returning to Harkness Hall this year found the building considerably different than when they might have last seen it. During the break, the building underwent significant renovation. The changes made this summer were mostly designed to aid faculty and graduate students in their study and workspaces."It's been helpful," Professor of Economics Stanley […]
No compromise in contract talks
On June 1, 2002, the contract between local Service Employees International Union 1199 Upstate and Strong Memorial Hospital expired, and has been extended several times since then. Employee and management negotiations since May have been attempting to reach a new agreement, but have been unable to do so. The extended contract will expire near Meliora […]
Web voting goes smoothly in elections
The Students' Association Senate's new Web-based voting system ran relatively smoothly this past week in the fall senate election. This comes after a controversial election last spring."It [was] a chance for Senate to prove itself again ? that Senate can run elections without having any controversy," senior and chair of the senate's election committee Steve […]
Campus Briefs: Excess blocks going to charity
The weekly Wednesday night run to the Pit to spend unused blocks is a ritual among freshmen. Now, however, the Presidential Cabinet has devised a way for students to put their meal plan surplus to a greater good. It is now possible to donate food and drinks to FoodLink, the local food distributor to the […]
Gilbert damaged by former freshmen
This summer, a bill from Residential Life surprised former residents of the Residential Quad and Susan B. Anthony Residence Halls for unexplained damages incurred in their buildings last year. The charges were for unexplained vandalism throughout the year. Broken tables, missing furniture and bathroom damages were among the items charged to students at the end […]
Security Update: Three UR students robbed at gunpoint
Three UR students were robbed at gunpoint after leaving a city restaurant Monday. The undergraduates filed reports with both campus security and city police after the incident, which occurred between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m, according to UR Investigator Dan Lafferty.After leaving the Thurston Road restaurant, the students were approached by a suspect as they tried […]
Pub brings in new features, hopes customers will follow
The Hive has made a number of changes in an effort to attract more students this year. Along with a new drink selection, there are new Monday hours to accommodate "Monday Night Football" and also a more steady schedule of entertainment."Getting students into the pub has been a constant problem," Students Association President Lonny Mallach […]
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