Archive: Mar 2008
Survey analyzes students' stress levels
Results of the 2006 Survey of Student Well-Being, presented in the Gowen Room in Wilson Commons last Tuesday, described UR students' psychological states and stress levels, compared against students from seven other universities. Staff from University Health Services attended the presentation, which was given by Janis Whitlock, Ph.D., a researcher from Cornell University whose interest […]
Panel advocates choice
As one event in a series during Reproductive Justice Week, on Tuesday night, the UR chapter of Voices for Planned Parenthood (VOX), hosted pro-choice panelists to comment on how their views affect their academic and professional lives. The ensuing debate emphasized the prevailing stigma that surrounds the issue of abortion as a reproductive choice."The purpose […]
Governor promises aid
New York Governor David Paterson promised to support local revitalization efforts, including funds for UR, at a rally in downtown Rochester last Thursday. The visit came just three days after the former lieutenant governor was sworn into office, replacing former Governor Eliot Spitzer. Mayor Robert Duffy and UR President Joel Seligman, who also spoke at […]
Web site makes cheating a business
"When Monogamy Becomes Monotony." This saying, now the slogan of his work, inspired Darren Morgenstern when he created The Ashley Madison Agency - a growing business that offers married spouses a chance to experience casual encounters outside of their marriages. Established in 2001, this Toronto-based agency has grown to provide for more than 1.8 million […]
School relationships require learning curve
Five years of college. That's how long it took. A rejection-filled freshman year provided the foundation, two years of random hookups taught me the necessary skills and a long-term relationship cemented my understanding. What could I be talking about? Only women, of course. At 13, when I had my first crush, I began giving myself […]
Bathroom wall inspires a student
Damn it, Rochester. I'm sure a great many of you have uttered this phrase at least once during your careers here. If you haven't, freshman year is almost over, so I'm sure your time will come. Anyway, I had the privilege of one such moment the other day while traversing the tunnels on my way […]
"Semi-Pro" bounces as only a semi-pleasing hit
In the world of the comedy film, every dog has its day. If this weren't true, we'd still be laughing at Chevy Chase, and Eddie Murphy would've never come out with "Norbit."The stars themselves are not so much to blame as is the scheming spirit of Hollywood, which finds it necessary to hash out as […]
Reserve funds support D-Day
On Tuesday, the Students' Association Appropriations Committee allotted $10,000 to the office of the SA President. The money will go toward a student-led initiative to provide security and programming on Dandelion Day. On Feb. 29, SAAC voted to close its Supplemental Account, a fund that is used to finance student groups. The $6,104 remaining in […]
AlertUR notifies students via calls
All full- and part-time undergraduates at the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering and the Eastman School of Music will participate in the pilot program of the new AlertUR emergency notification system. AlertUR directly informs students of a crisis by sending text messages, voice messages and e-mails to their personal electronic devices. In addition to […]
Greek life reviewed
Several fraternity and sorority chapters failed to achieve accreditation in this year's Expectations for Excellence annual review, which is a University initiative focused on creating a college-centered, interactive Greek life at UR. While many fraternities and sororities received accreditation, four fraternities and one sorority, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Psi Upsilon Fraternity, […]