Archive: Feb 2003
UR swimming 7th at UAA Championships
This past weekend the men's and women's swimming and diving teams headed to the University Athletic Association Championships hosted at Case Western Reserve University.Going into the meet both teams knew that they had no shot at winning the meet, or even finishing in the top half, but that did not deter the Yellowjackets. Both the […]
Women end first season at Yale
This past weekend the women's squash club became the first women's squash team to represent UR at women's team nationals. The women travelled to Yale University to participate in the Women's Intercollegiate Squash Association's Howe Cup. The Howe Cup is the national tournament which marks the end of women's squash team competition.In the inaugural season […]
The Yellowjackets continued to steamroll throughout the East Coast, routing conference opponents New York University and Brandeis University to improve their record to 19-3 overall and 9-2 in the UAA.
The Yellowjackets continued to steamroll throughout the East Coast, routing conference opponents New York University and Brandeis University to improve their record to 19-3 overall and 9-2 in the UAA."I am surprised and pleased," head coach Mike Neer said of the Yellowjackets' dominating performance over NYU and Brandeis in the depths of an arduous schedule […]
Taking a Stand
Protesters filled the streets of Australia, England, France and Germany. An estimated 150 rallies were held in the U.S., stretching from L.A. to Chicago to New York. Between 100,000 and 500,000 protesters converged on the streets of New York City, taking up 20 blocks down First Avenue.Heading to New YorkLast Friday night, over 20 UR […]
UR track records fall at BU
Boston University's reputation for having an extremely fast track worked out very well for the women's track team. Coach Barbara Hartwig said "the whole idea behind going to BU was to be on a banked track and to feel what it's like to be in intense competition."Facing their toughest competition of the season thus far, […]
A smart slasher flick
Taking a quick glance at the collection of directors on Andrew Repasky McElhinney's list of influences, it's obvious that this is a filmmaker with grandiose aspirations for cinematic glory. His second feature, "Chronicle of Corpses," is an enormously ambitious cinematic venture with a style described as one that conflates the quiet Victorian elegance of Kubrick's […]
Men's track and field strong over weekend
Although the men's track and field team did not dominate the competition the way it has over the past few weeks, the team once again put together a number of excellent individual performances and had what Coach John Izzo called "a great weekend." During the first five weeks of the season, the men competed primarily […]
From the Pressbox
It is not uncommon in professional sports for coaches or managers to call out one of their stars, challenging the player to increase his level of performance in dire times or lead a team on the brink of defeat to glorious triumph. Sometimes, this call to arms motivates an athlete to reach deep down and […]
Squash looks to nationals
In its final tune-up before Collegiate Squash Team Nationals, the squash team defeated St. Lawrence University and put itself in position for a possible postseason rematch with Massachusetts Institute of Technology.When the Yellowjackets visited St. Lawrence this weekend they knew that a victory would be important for both their confidence and their seeding at Nationals.Part […]
Breaking News!
Freshman Eugene Cleveland break dances Wednesday night as other members of the newly SA-recognized UR Hip-Hop Organization look on. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night members of the group gather in Hirst Lounge of Wilson Commons to dance.