Archive: Apr 2003
Abortion a decision for each individual
I recently attended a meeting on campus which dealt with the issue of abortion. It consisted of four panelists - a physician, a philosopher, a feminist and an activist. They each gave their own views of abortion, ranging from pro-life to pro-choice. Each had their own political and philosophical views pertaining to their beliefs and […]
Ride the revolution
With the arrival of the Dance Dance Revolution machine to UR came a revitalized interest in the arcade area of Wilson Commons, an area which previously remained empty on an almost continual basis. Students are now spending time in the arcade even when not on the machine, and administrators should take advantage of this prime […]
Letters to the Editor
Democracy at homeI protest the war. I support our troops. These two statements are not mutually exclusive, yet this has been lost in the heat of the debate between pro-war and anti-war parties. When protesters decry the loss of life in this war on Iraq, one should never forget that this includes American lives as […]
Caldwell humors, teaches life lessons
If you're looking for some pretty common sense advice about doing what will make you happy in life, "Burning the Map" by Laura Caldwell is the perfect novel to pick up.Targeted at upperclassmen and recent college graduates, "Burning the Map" tells the story of Casey, a recent stressed-out law school graduate who has a flawless […]
Meatless tacos nutritious, good
There are a lot of great classic recipes that can be altered to accommodate vegetarian dietary needs. One great example is tacos. This recipe is pretty quick and easy to make, it's actually probably easier than making regular beef tacos.For the recipe you'll need:* one package of silken firm tofu* one packet of taco seasoning […]
Minogue shines above other artists
Kylie Minogue's less-successful but ever-so-persistent sister Dannii releases "Neon Nights" in hopes of capitalizing on Kylie's skyrocketing fan base. Mind you, Dannii was a singer back in the days, but never arrived at Kylie status."Neon Nights" is frank dance with unashamed flamboyance. There are already three hits on this album. The absolutely fabulous "Put The […]
Ask Us:
For those who believe the days of gender inequality at UR are gone, think again. The dorms are integrated and Todd Union is no longer a men's social club, but a great gender disparity pervades campus - in the bathrooms.Few may know that certain women's bathrooms around the River Campus are far larger than those […]
AFI successful, daring in 'Sing'
The first thing that comes to mind when I review the album "Sing the Sorrow" by AFI is that this is a gutsy release. One of the tracks is over 17 minutes long. Most bands today hammer out barely two minutes and call it a song. So, from the start, this band seems to be […]
Love 'em or hate 'em, cellular phones can be one of the most useful things for a college kid to have.
Whether you use it to keep in contact with your friends from back home or check in on people in this area, these "electronic leashes" are becoming more and more popular.We took three of the leading cell companies students use on campus - Verizon Wireless, Sprint PCS and Cingular - and tested their comparative reception […]
Senioritis is plaguing students around UR
Attention students - there is an epidemic surging through colleges and high schools across the country. Even UR students have fallen victim to this disease. It is incredibly contagious and almost impossible to cure.The name of the disease is Senioritis.Senioritis has infected one fourth of the student body here at UR. It is far more […]