Archive: Dec 2003
Let's Talk About the BCS
BCS PollIt's time to start thinking about the Nokia Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Better yet, it's time to start thinking about who will be there. The top three teams in the initial BCS rankings control their own destiny right now. BCS number 1 Oklahoma has the inside track. The Sooners are the top team […]
Transvestites to return to campus
For the fourth year, some of Rochester's best drag queens, and even some kings, will perform an excellent show on UR's campus. Although Rochester offers drag every week at Muther's and Star Bar, UR's twice-annual on-campus show is an entertaining way to enjoy drag with UR friends or with those who might not usually attend […]
Secrets of Success'
If you're considering going into business and want to make lots of money, attend "Secrets of the Young and Successful: How to Get Everything You Want Without Waiting a Lifetime," today at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Commons. Refreshments will be served.The event is a workshop led by Jennifer Kushell, who is a motivational speaker and […]
MxPx boys 'Play it Loud' with new CD, tour
MxPx has hit the road again, this time promoting their newest release, "Before Everything and After," which showcases a more polished sound with more mature lyrics. They recently made a stop at Rochester's Water Street Music Hall where they performed to a young crowd of enthusiastic fans.Before the show, the Campus Times got a chance […]
Triumph' features the ecstacy, agony of love
Cross-dressing. Love triangles. Deceit. Girl on girl action. Expect to see it all in "The Triumph of Love," playing at Todd Theatre at 8 p.m. until Saturday night. But don't expect too much heavy drama. This 18th-century romantic comedy is so light it could almost float away. Which is perhaps why it was enjoyable. "The […]
Ghost Walk
Rochester is a pretty good place to find an exciting nightlife, but this weekend, the nightlife in the Arnold Park neighborhood will really come alive. From the grave.The Landmark Society of Western New York is sponsoring its 10th annual Ghost Walk, a chance for locals to walk from house to house and "encounter Rochesterians recently […]
Glitz' demo not so hot, worth a listen
One of the benefits of reviewing a demo CD is that the review ends up being short and to the point, wholly devoted to stating that based on the four songs on the demo for "Glitzkrieg," I can say the album as a whole would probably be a good choice for anyone looking for an […]
Williams' new release creates distinct sound
Keller Williams is known by fans for his incredible guitar skills, as well as his prowess with a multitude of instruments, and his comical lyrics. He could be the love child of Trey Anastasio and a cooler-than-normal Weird Al Yankovic. His eighth album, "Home," combines all of these elements to form a completely unique sound […]
Translation' doesn't lose anything
It's hard to say exactly why "Lost in Translation," the Game 2 in Sophia Coppola's filmmaking World Series, resonated with me so much. It was something I tried to discern as I left the theater, as I drove home, and as I enjoyed a post-viewing Happy Meal. Finally, I turned to my date - bitter […]
Men's X-C place third at Invite
The men's cross country team rebounded from a disappointing fourth place finish at the Geneseo Invitational on Oct. 4, as they impressed the home crowd at Saturday's UR Invitational with a very solid third place performance, losing only to Division II Lock Haven University and SUNY Geneseo, both nationally ranked teams. "It was the best […]