Archive: Dec 2004
Career Center connects UR
Organized by the Career Center, this year's Career and Internship Connections events will take place between Jan. 5-10, spanning the four metropolitan cities of New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Boston.Now in its fifth year, the CIC events have given both seniors and the rest of the undergraduate student body job opportunities with some […]
Security Update
A 16-year-old was arrested for trespassing on Nov. 15 after reportedly trying to meet some female students on a number of occasions, according to UR Security.In the first incident the suspect knocked on the door of a female resident in Crosby Hall before 3 p.m. on Nov. 12, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty. […]
Scientists debate potential planet
A team of astronomers at UR announced in June that they may have found a potential new planet circling another star, CoKu Tau/4.However, to prove the planet's existence, researchers must come up with a compelling theory in order to prove the existence of the young Jupiter-sized planet. The research, which was funded by the National […]
Female politicians meet
Recently, a summit on women leadership in government was held at the Strathallen Hotel in Rochester on Nov. 12 and 13. "Of 1,087 seats in county legislatures and the five largest city councils in the state, less than 18 percent - only 194 seats - are held by women," Director of the Susan B. Anthony […]
Steal my cake and eat it, too
I will admit that I have lived a privileged life. I went to a school where there were no locks on the lockers and the worst crime ever committed against me was in the first grade when someone put my penny loafers in the toilet during gym class. Now, as odd and disturbing as this […]
Beware of those who lurk in shadows
My high school boyfriend once asked me just what it was that made my hair smell so nice. At the time, I assumed that this smell could be attributed to my Herbal Essences conditioner, but after experiencing almost two and a half years here at UR, I've now decided that this smell must be some […]
Horoscope
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Not much to say about your week here. It's cloudy in Rochester, as is your future. It is always cloudy in the city by the Genesee River. Cloudy in a good way, of course. Aries (March 21-April 19) - This is going to be a rough week. Make sure to […]
High Falls served in style
Steel and exposed brick. Leather couches and live music. An atmosphere that carries industrial undertones yet provides a classy and relaxing setting is what Rochester's High Falls district is made for. Br has found itself, as general manager Barry Birks puts it, filling the "void between your college bars and places for people over 40." […]
ur opinion
Nate Gibbons '06"Cranberry sauce because I like the texture and it goes well with the turkey."Jessica Sorrentino '08"My mother makes stuffed mushrooms. She uses the gizzard from the turkey with stuffing in the mushrooms."Nathan Drahms '06"Mashed potatoes, well they taste good, right?"Namit Sachar '08"I've never had a Thanksgiving before, but this year I'm looking forward […]
SA Profile: UR Israel Council
The UR Israel Council is dedicated to promoting Israeli culture, history and politics through a wide variety of venues and programs. URIC meets every other week to discuss any issues related to the Middle East, paying close attention to Israel. URIC is also devoted to countering any anti-Israel sentiment that might exist on campus. Since […]