Archive: Apr 2003

Behind closed doors

A few weeks ago, the Students' Association Senate went into an "executive session," kicking out all but a few people from the room in which they were meeting.It made me wonder, what secrets does senate have? They are generally not dealing with issues of national security or sensitive subjects that must be handled with confidentially.With […]

UR's Medical Center strives to decrease unwanted pregnancy

In an effort to decrease unintended pregnancy in the Monroe County community, a team at UR's School of Medicine has collaborated with representatives from Hyland Hospital's Reproductive Health Research Clinic on a new program aimed at making emergency contraception more readily available to women in our area. This women's health project, launched on April 1, […]

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Easy as pie

Senior Allison Schroth chucks a pie at senior Chris Holmberg during Throw-A-Pie-At-Gamma-Phi, a charity event that raised over $1,400 dollars for Hillside Children's Center in Rochester. The international chapter will double the funds for that charity. Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon participated as well.

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Variety key to stretching

Having good flexibility has long been an important component of an overall sound fitness program. For some, this has been a more difficult task to achieve than others who naturally have good flexibility. Traditionally, we've been told that stretching prior to and after activity improves flexibility and prevents soft tissue injuries such as sprains and […]

Phi Mu Alpha gets involved on campus

It is not uncommon for Eastman students to take the Route 72 bus to the River Campus on a Friday night to participate in some of the many activities sponsored by UR's Greek organizations. Eastman, too, has its own Greek organizations, which sponsor parties, events, and philanthropic activities.One such organization is Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, […]

Eastman's own gamelan performs

Talk to anyone at Eastman or in the Rochester community and odds are that they are familiar with the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra and the Eastman Philharmonia. Ask them about Eastman's Orchestra of Heavenly Sound, however, and you may get some blank stares. More commonly known as the Gamelan Lila Muni, the ensemble will conclude […]

Tennis snaps 6-year streak

Well, you can now mark the end of one streak. It's been six years since the last time the men's tennis team beat Swarthmore College, a team that, according to team co-captain senior Dan Schoenherr, would "require a lot of fight" to overcome. Fortunately, as they displayed last Sunday while winning three of their four […]

Melt away in Mela 2003 fever

For those students who decide to stay on campus for Easter/Passover weekend you might want to check out Mela 2003, which is celebrating its 17th anniversary on Saturday. Mela is the annual cultural show presented by the Association for the Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent. Mela 2003 is a three-part celebration that will […]