Archive: Dec 2004
From the pressbox
People, it's everywhere. Gone are the days of pogs and backyard paintball wars. Now, everyone who's anyone is playing poker - Texas Hold'Em style. As prevalent as all-nighters before finals, a poker game can be found virtually every night at almost any given social lounge on campus. Last Monday, I decided to learn why everyone […]
Ranked No. 21 in poll, soccer cruises
The men's soccer team displayed an explosive offense that catapulted them to high-scoring shutout wins to start their season. Then conference play started. Forget the chest bumps and high fives - goals have come few and far between for the Yellowjackets since their University Athletic Association opener against Brandeis University on Oct 2. Of the […]
Opera to premiere in Kilbourn Hall
The world premiere of Charles Strouse's new work, "The Future of the American Musical Theater," will take place at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 in Kilbourn Hall. This performance will mark the beginning of Eastman Opera Theatre's new season.Strouse, an Eastman alumnus, is one of Broadway's most prolific composers. Strouse is probably known best for […]
Can religious buildings be located on campus?
While UR might not have many university myths and legends like some other universities, there are a few strands of lore that do always seem to matriculate here along with the students. One such story is the one explaining why the Interfaith Chapel was built all the way across Wilson Boulevard, making it, technically speaking, […]
Soccer obliterates Cortland and RPI
The golden goal belonged to the Yellowjackets this weekend as the women's soccer team edged past the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 2-1 during the second period of overtime.Both teams displayed powerful offense as they combined for 29 shots on goal. Nineteen of those shots belonged to the Yellowjackets and the other 10 to the Dragons. […]
Retire talk about 1918
This was the year. I knew it. It had to be. Red Sox Nation had been waiting too long for this day to come. And quite frankly, about this past week, I don't know whether I'm still dreaming or if this is for real. I think that is the general feeling around Boston right now. […]
Athletes of the week
Rachel Cahan Class: 2008Sport: Field HockeyMAJOR: Undecidedhigh school: North Shore Country Day School, Winnetka, Ill.ideal day off: SundayFavorite book: "The Agony and the Ecstasy"Favorite food: Chinese foodfavorite movie: "A League of Their Own"Plans after college: Depends on my major, but take some time off and hopefully travel.expectations for the season: To go to the ECACs.Favorite […]
Football loses to WPI
With a two-game winning streak, the UR football team headed into this weekend's contest at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with high hopes, only to have them dashed with a 34-10 loss.UR started quickly, taking an early 10-point first-quarter lead. Junior quarterback Aaron Molisani wrapped up a 10-play, 63-yard drive with a 10-yard run with 8:25 left […]
Halloween spooks all
In retrospect, I generally feel like I came up with good Halloween costumes, with the notable exception of one late October night circa sixth grade. That year, I decided that the scariest thing I could be was Jason, the chainsaw-wielding, hockey mask-wearing psychopath from the "Friday the 13th" movies. Unfortunately, my parents wouldn't let me […]
Health watch
The United States Health and Human Services Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionannounced a serious shortage of influenza vaccine for the 2004-2005 influenza season, which typically runs from December through March and varies by region in duration and severity on Oct. 5.The shortage is due to Food and Drug Administration concerns about […]