Archive: Dec 2004
Security Update
Five non-university-affiliated vehicles were reported damaged in River Campus parking lots between Oct. 12 and16.Three of the incidents involved cars being damaged in the Valentine Lot near the Graduate Living Center.Meanwhile, the other two incidents occurred in Medical Center Lots 1 and 2.The first incident was reported at 2:44 a.m. in Lot 2, according to […]
ACJC stands by decision
After several weeks and multiple hearings before the All Campus Judicial Council, a final ruling was issued stating that junior Joe Cala was rightfully awarded the second Class of 2006 Students' Association Senate seat.Speaker of the House and senior Tom Hayes had appealed the ACJC's original decision, citing portions of the SA Constitution which implied […]
lady by the sea:an anthem to the Lady
Central Valley , New York resident ,Warren Michaels, who many years ago wrote the song, "Lady by the Sea" in honor of the Statue of Liberty, will re-record it. There is presently a petition placed on line that is attracting international attention http://www.petitiononline.com/lady/petition.htmlIn February of this same year Martin Scorcese produced a documentery entitled "lady […]
"Marriage debate" not satire
I already sent my letter but I mixed up 1984 with Animal Farm (obviously, I meant Animal Farm). Just correcting myself.
"Marriage debate" poor satire
Ok, let's get it straight to the peanut gallery that Ben Heaton's article on interracial marriage is a satire. However, if we are going to do that, then we are also going to have to get it straight to Ben Heaton that it was a very poorly written satire. The whole point of a satire […]
Practice acceptance not just tolerance
Last week I was invited by the Pride Network of the River Campus to give an informal "Drag 101" talk about the process of putting oneself into drag. After the meeting ended, I had to rush back over to Eastman for our own Pride Network meeting. Not having enough time to remove the makeup or […]
Drag queens are back
On Oct 22., the Pride Network will be sponsoring "Absolutely Drag" in celebration of Gay History Month. Begining at 8 p.m. and located in the May Room, UR will be entertained once again by some of its favorite drag kings and queens. The show will feature performances by many of the crowd favorites - Ambrosia […]
Viennese Ball arrives
Are you sick of throwing on grungy jeans and grinding on a sticky frat house floor to the obscene lyrics of Kanye West and Nelly every weekend? Do you wish that cute dress or nicely pressed suit wasn't just taking up space in the back of your closet? From 9 p.m. to midnight on Oct. […]
Ramblers present Decision 2004
When it comes to the Midnight Ramblers, I am a self-proclaimed groupie. I've sat in the front row for their shows. I followed them around dorm storming when I was a freshman. And, yes, I even know the background vocals to most of their songs. It's actually bordering on pathetic. But there is reason behind […]
Weekend-long EROI festival celebrates organs
The Eastman School of Music and the Organ department will hold their third annual Eastman-Rochester Organ Initiative Festival from Oct. 21 through the 24th. During the festival, an international contingent of organ builders, scholars and researchers. The weekend-long festival will include concerts, lectures and other recreational activities.The most anticipated events of the weekend center around […]