Archive: Sep 2007
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In an age of tired Western film, 3:10 to Yuma rides alone
As arguably the most traditional and recognizable American genre, the Western has long been perceived as an accurate reflection of the nation in modern times.Typically set in the late 1800s, films of this genre use the gritty landscapes of the Wild West and the lawlessness of their characters to paint a telling parable of contemporary […]
Campus radio provides community, variety
Are you tired of the same old radio stations? If so, maybe you should check out UR's very own WRUR 88.5 FM. Founded in 1947 in the basement of Burton Hall, WRUR came into being as a lonely AM channel with few listeners.However, when they moved to Eastman in 1950, they sought to bring a […]
Switzer's subtle tea-stained artwork provokes deep thoughts
I have a million questions to ask Elizabeth Switzer, the artist behind the Art and Music Library's new exhibit "Twelve Days in August." When walking by this quiet exhibit, one might take a quick glance and think the walls are blank, awaiting artwork. But upon closer look, they will see a collection of framed pictures […]
UR receives Pride of New York stamp
UR has been making a recent effort to support local foods and businesses. The effort has paid off, as the University has become the first college in New York State to join the Pride of New York Program. According to their Web site, Pride of New York is an organization that promotes the sale of […]
Security Update
A female student told officers that she had been assaulted by an unidentified suspect in front of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity house, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty.The victim reported the assault to security officers shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Sunday. She said that an hour earlier, the suspect had approached her, grabbed at […]
Unofficial election results announced
The Students' Association held their elections this week, resulting in the election of four Class of 2011 Senators and eight Class of 2011 Council members. The results are, as of right now, preliminary until University IT Analyst Steven Song validates the results. "There are generally no problems in the program for online voting, but we […]
XC finishes strongly in NYU trial invitational
The Yellowjacket cross country teams traveled to New York City on Saturday to face many of their Atlantic Regional competitors in the New York University Invitational. This was determined the pre-regional meet, as the Atlantic Regional Championships will be held on the same course at Van Cortlandt Park at the end of the season.The men's […]
Volleyball splits games at RIT tourney
After starting the season with an impressive 7-2 record, the Yellowjackets came into the Rochester Institute of Technology tournament on Friday looking to stay on a roll. What they got was a rollercoaster weekend, dropping two matches on Friday before rebounding with two wins on Saturday. Friday's action consisted of two heartbreaking losses to SUNY […]
Jackets fight tough battle against St. John Fisher
Last Saturday marked the playing of the third annual Courage Bowl - a faceoff between the St. John Fisher College Cardinals and the UR Yellowjackets at St. John Fisher. The Courage Bowl was created to benefit Camp Good Days - an organization designed to improve the lives of families, adults and children whose lives have […]