Archive: Dec 2004
Tennis teams bring an end to fall season
Three men vie for national titles in Ft. Myers, Fla.While three UR Intercollegiate Tennis Association regional champions were having fun under the sun in Florida, the rest of the men's tennis team stayed up in the chilly and cloudy Northeast, playing the final games of the fall season. The Yellowjackets participated in the Canadian-American Invitational […]
Athletes of the week
Michele GruenClass: 2007Sport: SwimmingMAJOR: Undecidedhigh school: Hamden Hall Country Day School, Hamden, Conn.ideal day off: Hanging out with friends and watching movies.Favorite OTHER sports: Basketball.Favorite books: "The Da Vinci Code" and "Harry Potter."Favorite food: Pizza and ice cream.favorite movie: "American Pie"Plans after college: Not sure yet.expectations for the season: Make NCAA championships and have an […]
Women's soccer succumbs
The women's soccer team endured a tough stretch last week as they suffered bitter defeats against Carnegie Mellon University and Emory University. Both teams are members of the University Athletic Association Conference, a division in which the Yellowjackets are currently 2-2 for the season. The loss to Carnegie Mellon shattered the Yellowjackets' eight-game unbeaten streak. […]
Volleyball squares off
Last Wednesday, the UR volleyball team had a 3-1 victory over SUNY Geneseo, making it their third win against the Knights this season and improving their overall record to 17-5. The Yellowjackets won 30-24, 30-27, 19-30 and 30-19.In the home match at the Palestra, junior Haley Massa had 17 kills, a career high for her. […]
Men tie both CMU, Emory in double OT
Men's soccer failed to gain any ground this week in the University Athletic Association division as they tied against Carnegie Mellon University and Emory University. Despite going into double overtime twice, the Yellowjackets were unable to resolve either stalemate. The Yellowjackets first faced off against Carnegie Mellon. The team trailed behind CMU at the end […]
Field hockey wins
The third time proved to be the charm for the Yellowjackets as they faced the Wells College Express in their third consecutive game away from the comforts of Fauver Stadium. Close losses to Union College and No. 18 Skidmore College were avenged by Rochester's blowout win on Saturday. Over the course of 70 minutes of […]
Club ice hockey hosts tournament
Remember that classic "Simpsons" episode where Lisa joins pee-wee hockey in order to pass gym class? Marge expresses that stereotypical fear - "I think women should be able to play any sport men play, but hockey is so violent and dangerous" - but Lisa proves herself to be just as aggressive and bloodthirsty as any […]
Horoscope
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - You can make a full five-course dinner out of the following: a coat hanger, dinosaur stamp, speaker wire, 21 staples and two feet of velcro. Actually, you can't. I lied!Aries (March 21-April 19) - Look out for chimpanzees hiding behind the garbage pails this week. It's not really banana season […]
One year can make a big difference
Just so you know, 535 Fraternity Road is not just an empty building. The house in the corner of the Fraternity Quad that sits in between Sigma Chi and Psi Upsilon has not always been vacant. Although the house may be unoccupied, it continues to be a house that is full. It is full with […]
Easy dorm delicacies
Tired of the same food in Douglass Dining Center, Danforth Dining Hall and the Pit? Try this easy recipe in your kitchen and make your - and your roommate's stomach happy. This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. All of the ingredients are available at the Corner Store. Boca Spaghetti and "Meatballs"Ingredients:2 […]