Archive: Mar 2007
Get To Know Me: James Cassuto
James "don't call me Jim" Cassuto is setting a fine precedent for what a UR student should be. Hailing from Somers, NY, this pre-med junior is actively involved in a plethora of activities and programs, all while keeping his nose to the grindstone in an effort toward his goal of becoming a surgeon.A chemistry major, […]
If I had a million dollars, I'd buy…some gum
You may have heard of the recent lottery jackpot, worth close to $360 big ones (by big ones, I mean millions). You may have also heard that there were two winners, thus chopping this enormous amount of cash into two smaller parts. I wish I had won the lottery - that would have made my […]
Tabloids not without worth
Everyone loves to hate tabloid magazines. Tabloids, or "trash papers," as they are sometimes referred to, are a guilty pleasure, furtively dropped onto the conveyor belt at checkout lines or slipped in with a drugstore shampoo purchase when no one is watching. People don't like to admit being drawn in by screaming headlines like "GAY […]
Baseball splits two versus Skidmore
After the first 11 games of their season, the 'Jackets baseball team seems to be in great shape. The Yellowjackets have been especially strong offensively, scoring 65 runs. They have benefited from the great hitting of juniors Devin Shane and Ed Kahovec, who lead all players with a minimum of 25 at bats in average, […]
From the Pressbox
Michael Jordan is the best fourth quarter performer in the history of the NBA. I will go so far as to say he is the best fourth quarter player past, present or future. That's not to say there aren't some absolutely insane fourth quarter guys out there (Kobe Bryant and Gilbert Arenas are the best […]
Spring: Give me a Break!
Spring break. Just hearing those two words makes any student's heart skip a beat. But one question that nobody tends to wonder about is how did spring break originate? In 1935, UR faculty authorized the first Spring Weekend with sports events, dances and other fun events. Parents of students were allowed to attend and there […]
Spring break provides chance to let loose
The sun is hot, birds are chirping, everything is starting to bloom again and college coeds are? dancing around in barely-there bathing suits. Spring break is a great time to go somewhere warm and let loose for a week. And wherever you go this break, chances are you will be on the lookout for someone […]
Food for thought
In Dining Services' newest survey, they ask questions about the breakfast service provided to students. It is extremely important that all students take part in this survey, simply because it is the most constructive way to voice an opinion. It is reassuring to see how hard Dining Services works to reach out to the student […]
Sports deserve enthusiasm
Since I arrived at UR several months ago, very few things have bothered me on campus. Among the occasional complaints regarding the food selection or the perennial mess in the bathrooms of Sue B., one issue for me has risen above the rest. While I will not be the first person to point out the […]
From the Pressbox
Last year, there was a special ballot to elect players from the Negro Leagues of Baseball into the Hall of Fame. This was big news because, until last year, these players were not eligible for election. In the end, 17 executives, players and managers were elected. Overshadowing this wonderful election was the big news that […]