Archive: Jan 2004
Men's edge Emory, new No. 1 in nation
The Yellowjackets confronted and overcame their biggest challenge yet to an undefeated season, scraping back from an eight point halftime trail to squeeze past Emory University, 75-72. Taking only a short rest before continuing to Cleveland to cruise 77-60 over Case Western Reserve University, the men's basketball team returned to UR after a four day […]
From The Pressbox
Growing up in the shadows of the ski lifts in Loveland, Colo., Jeremy Bloom dreamed of becoming an Olympic champion. A naturally gifted athlete and passionate freestyle skier, it was evident early on that he possessed many of the ingredients in the gold medal formula. He was fearless. By age 15 he had become the […]
Edley gives MLK talk
Christopher Edley, Dean of the University of California-Berkeley Law School and noted civil rights leader, gave the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address in the Strong Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 23, speaking on racial justice in America and the need for activism. Edley said that despite apparent advances in equality, racial justice has in […]
Alumni sponsor Democratic panel
At noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the UR Alumni Association held a discussion on the current Democratic Presidential candidates. Speakers at the discussion were Associate Professor of Political Science and History Gerald Gamm, New York Post political analyst Fred Dicker, regional campaign coordinator of Dean for America Ted O'Brien, and National Democratic Consultant Philip Friedman. […]
UR Professor wins prize for Web site
Professor of English Morris Eaves recently received the Modern Language Association Prize for a Distinguished Scholarly Edition for his website on 18th century English painter William Blake.This made his web site the first electronic publication ever to be awarded the prize. The William Blake Archive was designed and created in 1996. It is co-edited by […]
CIF hosts boards for rides and sales
Three UR students launched a new discussion board on campus at the beginning of the semester. This board is a forum where students can buy and sell books, computer hardware, and other miscellaneous items, as well as request and offer rides to fellow students. The web site, http://forsale.cif.rochester.edu/, was started by three Computer Interest Floor […]
Influenza sweeps Northeast
This year's flu season is taking its toll. One of the most severe in recent history, it is affecting everyone alike, from those immunized in the fall to young children. The vaccines that were administered in the fall of 2003 were designed in May. Since then, however, the flu virus has mutated. It is this […]
Laser lab receives funds
In a continuing pursuit toward ground-breaking inertial fusion research, Rochester congressional representatives secured $63.132 million from the FY 2004 Energy and Water Development Appropriations to fund the major expansion of the UR Laboratory for Laser Energetics.The funding, secured by Representatives Jim Walsh, Tom Reynolds, Amo Houghton and Louise Slaughter, will significantly aid in the construction […]
All a cappella & Armageddon
Recently I sat down with the last two senior Yellowjackets about their 19th annual midwinter jamboree, "Acappocalypse Now." The Yellowjackets who are in their 47th year on campus, will be pulling out all the stops for their biggest event of the year.They will be showcasing new songs, bringing back old favorites, and featuring first time […]
Women undefeated in pool
"Uh-oh! We're eight and '0'!" is the new victory chant the women's swimming and diving team members have taken up after their victory over SUNY Fredonia last Saturday, Jan. 24. The women have worked extremely hard to come this far and Head Coach Eric Stefanski believes that "they have an outstanding chance to keep the […]