Archive: Mar 2004
Last Week's Apathy Column – a complaint or a self-criticism?
In last week's article, staff writer Jackie Borchardt wrote a column that accused the UR undergraduate student body of political apathy and social ignorance. I strong believe that Borchardt lacks authority to judge the political scene on campus, specifically the small, yet active, liberal factions of UR. While she may choose to socialize with students […]
war on iraq
no because it meante the loss of american lives young live at that men and women who have notyet begun to live their live and redeem theirconstitutional promises of life liberty and the pursuit of happinessi believe that the president may have felt he had no choice and perhaps he did not butiraq could have […]
Security Update
Bausch & Lomb Hall repeatedly vandalizedThe Bausch and Lomb Hall was vandalized twice over spring break. On March 6 at 9:58 a.m., and again on March 12 at 8:41 a.m., graffiti was found in the hall, according to UR Security. The estimated value of the damages were unknown, according to security.Wallets, textbook reported stolenA purse […]
Constitution Redesigned
The Students' Association Government Restructuring Committee is nearing the completion of a new constitution following several months of research. The committee is composed of senators, cabinet members, All Campus Judicial Council justices, Students' Association Appropriations Committee members and Class Council representatives."This new constitution will clarify the roles of the different branches of government and the […]
UR Optics building presented at Hoyt
Students, faculty and administrators gathered in Hoyt Auditorium to get a look at architectural plans for the new Biomedical Engineering and Optics building on March 3. The architects who designed it were on hand to show off the new structure and answer questions about the design and impact that it will have on the university. […]
Jackson to be missed
Next June, after 11 years, President Thomas Jackson will step down as president of the university. As a mark of his continued dedication, he will join the Department of Political Science as a professor after a year-long sabbatical. Jackson's leadership has had very positive effects on this university that have benefited the entire UR community. […]
UR makes finals
The UR men's and women's' basketball teams have had excellent seasons this year. The men's team has won 25 out of 27 games. And for the second consecutive time, the UR women's basketball team has made it to the Final Four in the NCAA, placing itself among the forefront in its sport. Hearty congratulations are […]
2004 Energy Bill reneges on intent
Political agendas are and have always been about the 'now,' the 'today' or at most, 'the next few years.' Politicians' pockets are stuffed with opinions on war, to 'spread democracy,' or perhaps 'family values,' where religious terminology mingles with government jargon. With short-term worries blocking their view, politicians must squint to read the warning signs […]
Apathy prevails at UR
When I was a senior in high school and searching for my ideal college, I was looking for an active college, especially a politically active campus. My high school was very conservative and I envisioned myself at a slightly more left-leaning campus, engaged in political debates that dragged on into the wee hours of the […]
Tuition rises five percent
President Thomas Jackson announced a tuition increase of $1,350 for the 2004-05 academic year Tuesday, bringing the total cost of attending UR close to $38,000. At $28,250, this is a five percent increase in tuition from last year.For students using the most popular meal plan - the 170 Club Plan - the total term bill […]