Archive: Aug 2003
Racy Issues
There is never a perfect solution for an imperfect situation. Given the racial inequities that exist today, finding a fair way to improve diversity on college campuses can be problematic. That doesn't mean, however, that there is nothing we can do. We should all have the goal of creating a society where nobody's race is […]
ResNet limits student use of uploading bandwidth
ResNet has begun limiting the amount of uploading bandwidth available to students per week in an effort to bring the total usage back to manageable levels. Currently, ResNet is setting its per-week limit at 12 outbound gigabytes per student per week, which is comparable to about 17 CDs and three to four DVDs. This puts […]
Michael Moore speaks at UR to full house, draws laughs
Michael Moore acknowledged his standing ovation March 26 by passing his recently won Oscar around the front row of Strong Auditorium. "This is the people's Oscar," Moore declared, speaking for the first time since his controversial acceptance speech on March 23. Moore, the well-known writer, director and political activist, spoke on the Bush administration, the […]
Student dining plans changed
New dining plans and locations have been announced for students this year, as a result of months of communication between students, administrators and consultants."We're trying to cater to your lifestyles," Senior Manager of Contracts and Project Management Jack Noon said. "It's going to be neat."The new Club Meal plan replaces the "block" plans that gave […]
Students like their music minimalistic
Rarely does one composer earn the reputation of having changed the course of music history. With his 1964 composition, "In C," however, Terry Riley accomplished just that by almost single handedly starting the Minimalist movement in music. On the night of April 12, nearly 40 years after its premier, several Eastman students performed the composition."In […]
Theater renovations to be completed in 2004
Within the next couple of years, Eastman students will see some major changes in one of their primary performance halls. The Eastman Theatre, Rochester's premiere concert destination, is undergoing a major stage renovation beginning this summer. Changes to the stage include a new, custom-designed shell to improve acoustics, a sprung wooden floor to accommodate both […]
A good show from East Coast's ulu
If you weren't at Milestones on Friday, then you missed a hell of a showing by a band that is making a name for themselves on the East Coast. Their name - "ulu."The band has been busily touring up and down the East Coast bringing their funk-infused jazz to the masses near the Atlantic. Their […]
Mela rocks the house to a sold-out crowd
The Association for the Development of Interest in The Indian Subcontinent performed to a packed house April 19, thrilling audiences with their 17th annual performance of Mela. One of the most highly anticipated cultural events on campus, Mela offered an entertaining combination of traditional Southeast Asian culture with a modern sense of humor. One of […]
Alanis brings the B-sides
Every once in a while when songwriters find their hands full of unreleased ditties and uncatalogued material, a B-sides album comes out. The term B-sides comes from back in the vinyl days when you bought a single 7-inch record. The A-side would have the hit and there would be another track on the other side […]
Attacking the green-eyed monster
Every time I see my boyfriend flirting with another girl, I get so mad. I know he loves me, but I still feel this way. How can I overcome this jealousy and not let it rule my life? -"Hands off my man" in Hill CourtYou are talking about one of the most biting and debilitating […]