Archive: Jan 2008
Newbie in the Hive
URBee's nearly quarter-century tenure at the helm as the UR mascot has come to an end. His replacement, a more fierce and ferocious-looking Yellowjacket, will be officially unveiled, along with his new name on Friday, between the men's and women's basketball games against Washington University in St. Louis. Over the years, the UR Yellowjacket has […]
Hormones: harmful or helpful? ?helpful to athletes?
The analysis of the fallout of the Mitchell Report, continued from last week, deserves a look at one of the most prominently banned substances that has led to the criticism and suspension of athletes in several sports like football and baseball. That substance is Human Growth Hormone and has been plaguing and will continue to […]
Campus Brief: Collegiate readership program reinstated
Due to the success of its trial period last spring, the Collegiate Readership Program has returned to River Campus. The first papers were distributed last Monday.The program delivers copies of USA Today, the New York Times and the Democrat and Chronicle. Papers are circulated in the most populous dining and study areas on campus, including […]
How the wifebeater was named
Psst, are you alone? I have a secret to share with you. I have a wifebeater. In fact, I have several wifebeaters. No, I do not have a small midget in my closet that beats the crap out of his wife in a drunken rage. I am talking, of course, about the article of clothing […]
Yellowjackets swim strong on senior day
After two weeks without a meet, both UR men's and women's swim teams showed strong individual and relay performances against the Ithaca College Bombers during their last home meet of the season. The men placed first in six individual events and one relay. Those wins helped the 'Jackets beat the Bombers 128-115 and increase their […]
Women's basketball claims top spot in UAA
It proved to be another outstanding weekend for the UR women's basketball team. Last week, the women vaulted from No. 21 to No. 12 in the national ranking according to d3hoops.com, thanks to wins over New York University and Brandeis University. This week, they climbed two more spots in the national polls to their highest […]
Letter to the Editor: Mother of UR student shares son's lasting influence
It is with sadness that I am writing this letter. In the 22 years Erik had with us, he touched everyone in a profound way. He was genuine, loving, kind, helpful and considerate.Erik had a love for science as far back as eight to nine years of age when he and his brother Pl started […]
It's a Pun
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House breached
A letter to Theta Chi alumni over winter break outlined sanctions for Theta Chi Fraternity, citing repeated violations of the campus judicial code, in particular the violation of their probationary status on Nov. 17. Such sanctions put Theta Chi on "censured status," forbidding the fraternity from residing in its house and from recruiting this semester. […]
Addressing Gandhi
Arun Gandhi's comments regarding the meaning of "Jewish identity," posted Jan. 7 on the Washington Post's "On Faith" blog, ignited uproar. While some readers support Gandhi's claim, many condemn his message. His subsequent apology did little to quell the outraged responses. UR President Joel Seligman noted in a statement that he was disappointed in Gandhi's […]