Archive: Sep 2003
Loss of fraternities would weaken Rochester
You know despite getting a draw of Park Lot South, I must say I'm pleased, because I have a car this year and can escape the dull life that now exists on the weekend at this campus.The Fraternity Quad has now been reduced to a mere hangout lawn, where people just go because it is […]
Letters to the Editor
Misleading numbersSean Croston's otherwise observant editorial misses a detail describing federal financial aid. He uses a number, $65 billion, that is much more than the entire Department of Education budget.This false figure was invented for a recent Congressional report by combining grants and work-study with loans. As most UR students could explain to the Congress, […]
UR ranking improves by one
For the first time in two years, UR has moved up one spot to 35th on the "U.S. News and World Report" list of "America's Best Colleges." The ranking is compiled annually by the magazine and is based on such criteria as retention rate of freshman, student selectivity and peer assessment."The ranking was very predictable," […]
Chemical spill scares campus
A chemical substance named thoil was poured down the drain during a lab in Hutchinson Hall on Monday, resulting in an odor associated with natural gas spreading across various buildings in the close vicinity.Goergan Athletic Center was evacuated shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Monday, and some classes either were cancelled or ended early in Lattimore […]
Wanksta' in a cellular purgatory
Imagine, after an extraneous few hours of classes, retiring to one of Rush Rhees' more luxuriantly furnished reading rooms for a refreshing respite. Then, just before the first droplet of drool edging from the corner of your mouth has come tantalizingly close to falling upon the page of your favorite textbook, you are rudely awakened […]
Mt. Hope Wegmans closing before this Thanksgiving
UR's closest source of off-campus groceries will soon close its doors. Wegmans has announced that it will be closing its Mt. Hope location before Thanksgiving due to financial concerns and lack of space available for expansion. "These decisions are never easy," Wegmans spokeswoman Jo Natale said. "That is our oldest and our smallest store by […]
Web cams display campus
UR recently installed two new Web cams on campus which direct a live feed that can be checked out 24 hours a day at the Web site http://www.rochester.edu/aboutus. One covers the Eastman Quad and one covers the inside of Wilson Commons.According to Associate Vice President of University Public Relations Robert Kraus, staff members from Public […]
Debate team starts at sixth
Two years removed from a National Title, and entering this season with a sixth-place national ranking, the UR Debate Union is ready to argue circles around its opponents.The truly great teams in every competitive field always look to improve during the off-season, and this past year, UR's Debate Union was no exception."This year, for the […]
Flowers for Sale
Gardner's Greenhouse of Rochester brought out a sample of its inventory yesterday as part of Wilson Commons Wednesdays. This week's events were in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and included an extended specialty menu in The Pit and a vendor. showcase.
Summer brings new renovation
The beginning of a new academic year has brought students and faculty alike a multitude of renovations from both UR Facilities and Residential Life costing close to $4.3 million.UR FacilitiesUR Facilities is the unseen backbone of UR. They maintain the school infrastructure including common areas such as sidewalks, buildings and dorm furnishings, while also adding […]