Archive: Jan 2005
Good Company' sits well with audience
Due largely, perhaps, to the explosive rise of so-called "reality television," many recent filmmakers have presented offerings that attempt to give a more honest view of human interaction than in the past. Moving away from the traditional notion of cinematic heroism where handsome, charming characters always know exactly the right word for every situation, many […]
From the 1975 Archives – REAL Classified Ads
Thanks Ricki, for brightening my week. Ma Cheri, I really miss you - write soon, or better yet, come to Maine!To Dale in Psych 101: You have revived my fading "uh, wilting" enthusiasm. Thank you for caring and for one of the highest hours in my teaching career. Love, Mary Sojouner-Weiss.Happy Birthday to Lisa, our […]
Woman grab second in tournament
Only days after Christmas, while most of us were sleeping in and enjoying holiday left-overs, the Yellowjackets could be found in the Palestra with two-a-day practices to prepare for the second half of the season. Sacrificing a large part of winter break is something the players are willing to do in order to achieve their […]
From the Pressbox
It's true - for many Americans, the Super Bowl party is for watching the commercials, and the football is for taking a bathroom break or grabbing more wings. On Feb. 6, many Americans will claim prime spots on the couch, hoping to catch that super-funny commercial as it's aired for the first time. In the […]
Men depart tournament settling for third
The men's basketball improved their record to 11-3 by going 6-2 over winter break. More importantly, the Yellowjackets went 2-1 against tough conference opponents and are now ranked third in the University Athletic Association conference. However, you do not need Dick Vitale to break down UR's two losses since Dec. 4. It's simple - they […]
Swim team takes on Case Western
As the UR women's swimming and diving season draws to a close, the Yellowjackets continue to show their prowess as they pulled out a victory against Case Western Reserve University this past weekend with a score of 132-111. Despite the taxing train ride, the team overcame physical fatigue to earn an important victory. "We were […]
Seniors announce class gift
This year's senior class gift will be an annual $10,000 scholarship awarded to an incoming student. Decided over the summer by the Senior Class Council, the gift has already been the subject of much debate. "For these past decades, Rochester has been one of these universities that have managed [mostly] to fill the gap with […]
Student aid tsunami relief effort
In the wake of the recent tsunami that left substantial regions of Southeast Asia devastated, the UR community is reaching out to victims and students alike through several different initiatives.The Dean of Students' and Dean of the College's Offices organized the university's initial response over winter break with a team of faculty members."It was difficult […]
Urologists study cancer cure
The University of Rochester Medical School released a press statement on Jan. 11 announcing its participation in a new study aimed at preventing bladder cancer. Urologists at the school's James P. Wilmot Cancer Center will be testing a new photosensitizer hexvix on 30 patients from the Rochester area."The photosensitizer, when placed in the bladder, makes […]
Professor explores computers
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Biomedical Engineering Alfred Clark gave a talk on the evolution of computational tools on Jan. 16, sponsored by the River Campus Libraries.Clark remarked on the advancement of technology through the decades, specifically in its accuracy, speed and portability. "My first choice as to which decade displayed the most advancement […]