Archive: Jan 2005
Students rush for Greek life
The spring semester rush for fraternities and sororities on campus kicked off this last Thursday,with an average turnout and a successful series of open rushes. "The turnout this semester was just about average, although the Panhellenic Association did get a better turnout than the Multicultural Greek Association," Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Monica Smalls […]
Please remove my letter
Hi,This is only way I know to get in touch with the editor, and make sure they got the email. Can you please remove my letter to the editor of October 23, 2003 from the website? I would be very gratful if you could. Thank you very much.Sasha Kucherov
Passing on the baton, a new era
The name Frederick Fennell kindles fond memories for everyone at the Eastman School of Music, especially anyone involved with the Eastman wind ensembles. In addition to having Fennell as a guest conductor at Eastman, many students have played under his baton through music festivals and other special groups. Students and faculty alike know that they […]
Eastman percussionist lets 'Freedom Ring'
For many, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a true day of freedom - no work, no classes, no commitments. However, on Jan. 17, the Eastman School of Music took a few minutes to recognize what Martin Luther King, Jr. Day means, and as always, added an artistic spin with an innovative concert titled "Let […]
Letter to the editor about Volume 132, issue number 1 security report concerns
I would like to know how publishing the name of a student in the security report does the U of R community any good. While I am well aware that it is your 1st Amendment right to print his name, it is not necessary by any means. In the past when I have read the […]
UR honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
UR sponsored a day-long conference to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. focusing on education in low-income urban areas, on Jan. 17."I hope that the day's events encouraged students to get involved in something, be passionate about something, not just go to class," keynote speaker and Class of 2002 alumnus Malik Evans said.Evans, […]
Newmark my words – UR fire code idiocies
I am sure every student at UR has heard about the new fire code that was put into effect this year. I am willing to bet that, as a result of the new code, many of you were in violation of the new regulations and, like me, received a letter from Residential Life. In order […]
Cure for vision defects in sight
Ophthalmologist Scott MacRae, M.D. treated a patient last week for extreme nearsightedness with a recently U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved breakthrough procedure. This procedure, rated in Time magazine's top medical advancements for 2004, corrects nearsightedness by implanting a lens behind the cornea and in front of the iris and natural lens. This procedure lasts […]
Comics 1 20 2005
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Rilo Kiley continues to impress
Rilo Kiley's most recent album, fittingly titled "More Adventurous," seeks to solidify the band's elusive style and clear talent through the course of an 11-track adventure. While listening to this album, you might find yourself wondering, "Is this folk music or is it pop?" The band's talent allows Rilo Kiley's sound to change with each […]