Archive: Dec 2003
Field Hockey loses 2-0 to Ithaca
The Yellowjackets did their best but were unable to defeat defending New York state champion Ithaca University, falling 2-0 Wednesday afternoon in Ithaca. Both goals were scored during the first half of the difficult game, the first at 22:49 and the second at just under a minute before halftime was called."We played well in spurts […]
Yellowjacket trio hits court at ITAs
The fall tennis season ran a week longer for three Yellowjackets, as seniors Joanna Toke and Dan Williford and junior Partha Bhattacharya competed in the International Tennis Association National Championships in Corpus Christi, Texas last week.Representing UR women's tennis at ITAs, Toke entered the singles bracket with tournament experience and high expectations. "I thought that […]
Turnovers result in 37-25 'Jackets loss
Despire fourth quarter heroics, UR lost 37-25 in Saturday's game in Schenectady versus Union College. After three sluggish quarters the Yellowjackets came alive with a pair of touchdown passes from sophomore quarterback Pat Manuel to senior receiver Brian Ferris. However, the late strikes weren't enough to overcome the costly earlier turnovers that have plagued the […]
Jackets down No. 2 Eagles, 3-1 in UAA
After three years of frustration, men's soccer has never been closer to reaching its goal of qualifying for the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.The Yellowjackets took a major step in the right direction over the weekend by defeating second-ranked Emory University, 2-0 on Senior Day at Fauver Stadium Sunday."That was easily the best team we've […]
Glory and heartbreak for women
It was an emotional rollercoaster this past weekend for the women's soccer team who battled through two draining University Athletic Association games. The Yellowjackets picked up a key win against national power Emory University on Sunday after falling to Carnegie Mellon University in double overtime on Oct. 17.On Sunday the Yellowjackets came out on top […]
Volleyball picks up win in UAA round-robin tourney
A tough conference and a lack of momentum were too much for the women's volleyball team last weekend as they came away from their second University Athletic Association round-robin tournament with one win and three losses."All the teams we play against for our conference are very tough," senior co-captain and setter Liz Loveless said. "I […]
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Security Update
An intoxicated student in Anderson Tower was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital after security officers responded before 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 11.While the security officers were on the scene, they noticed illegal weapons - a cane sword, double-edged throwing knives and a machete - in plain view in the student's room, according to UR Security […]
For the Children
Workers with LeChase Construction prepare a load of bricks Wednesday to be lifted via a crane to the upper levels of the soon to be Children's Hospital of Strong Memorial Hospital. LeChase began construction of the Children's Hospital in August and will soon start masonry work in the structure.
UR Watching
Nels Youngborg, left front, holds his head in a pool of water Tuesday night while fellow In Between the Lines Improv Troupe members Jess Sachs and Sara Cohen perform a skit. In Between the Lines and other student groups were part of UR Performing, held in Todd Union.