Archive: Feb 2005
Eastman cultral venues demystified by coffee
For the average Eastman School of Music student, Kilbourn Hall and Eastman Theatre are no more important than the beloved local coffee shops known as Java's and Spot. After all, it is at these establishments that one procures the ever-important first cup of the day, meets with faculty to beg for better grades and has […]
Escalated ticket prices alienate audiences
If my senility serves me, "Closer" was the last film I saw in the theater. Although seeing films is one of the few activities that can actually relax me, I have far less time to go to the theater than I would like. At home, while going to the movies was always a fallback for […]
Ferry business sinks
Local government should be commended for their interest in bringing high-speed ferry service to Rochester. Low-cost, convenient access to Toronto would be a significant asset to the UR community. However, following the bankruptcy of Canadian American Transportation Systems and the suspension of the "Spirit of Ontario" fast ferry service, a new approach is needed. A […]
Hot tubs look to heat up UR
Unless you are a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity--home to the only hot tub on campus--you will be hard-pressed to spend time in a jacuzzi this frigid winter, that is if you choose to stay in your dorm for the 2003 hot tub party this Friday night presented by the 2006 Class Council.The […]
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Simon marketing rewarded
The William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration recently won several major awards for excellence in the areas of marketing and communication. "We're proud and honored by these latest awards," Dean of the Simon School Mark Zupan said. "Winning the trifecta, as it were, is quite a coup for the school."The "2004-2006 Simon Management […]
SA Senate to ratify constitution
Members of the Students' Association Senate began verifying lists of signatures from students supporting the new SA constitution Feb. 8."The idea was that the signatures were due last Monday so that they could be counted by the next senate meeting," President of the Students' Association and senior Pete Nabozny said. "If we don't have enough […]
Security Update
On Feb. 4 between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., an unidentified suspect stole a set of skis belonging to an undergraduate, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty. The skis were stolen from the female restroom on the first floor of Wilson Commons, according to UR Security.While speaking to an officer to file the report, […]
Red Sox Nation sweeps UR
Red Sox Director of Public Relations Glenn Geffner and radio announcer for the Red Sox Joe Castiglione joined Professor of English Curt Smith in presenting "Red Sox Nation" on Feb. 7. "We are really excited to be here," Castiglione said. "It's amazing seeing how many fans there are here in New York. Everyone was having […]