Archive: Jan 2010
Security Update
Bike theft ends in arrest ' On Tuesday, January 19, at around 11:30 p.m., a man was arrested while trying to steal a bicycle from the bike rack between Tiernan and Lovejoy Halls. According to UR Security Investigator Daniel Lafferty, the suspect, Clarence Moore, 54, has a history of theft-related activity on the River Campus, […]
Tales from the Pit: More than a wrapper, more of a rapper
For the average hungry student, the Pit in Wilson Commons may seem to be nothing more than a place to get a mouth-watering wrap or a slice of pizza. Consequently, many students never make an effort to get to know the people who serve them. Oftentimes, the man or woman who wraps our sandwich can […]
CCC reboot
The Students' Association has launched today its new Campus Club Connection Web site, which includes an array of improvements from its previous version as well as an easier-to-navigate system for both club officers and interested members. In the months leading up to its launch, the SA held focus groups with club leaders and members to […]
Haiti relief overdue
It's only been 10 days since Haiti was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake at 4:53 p.m. - its greatest earthquake in 240 years. For anyone who knows or may know someone from Haiti, it's capital, Port-Au-Prince, is densely populated with poor building infrastructures. The location and timing of the earthquake was a formula for […]
Best of the decade: Literature
SYDNEY LEONARD'S PICKS: 'Here Be Dragons' by Sharon Kay Penman (2008, fiction): This historical fiction tale of King John of the Magna Carta and his illegitimate daughter, Joanna, is a moving tale that I was unable to put down. While John has been written down in history as a greedy king or the devil's spawn, […]
King David's provides a meal fit for a king at a servant's price
Welcome back to campus! After a nice break from school and work this past month, I was excited to jump back into writing about my latest dining experience at King David's Restaurant. When it comes to reviews, I'm not interested in chains and want to bring commentary about local cuisine to my readers. Although King […]
To be forever young
Nineteen years has left me unsettled, tirelessly questioning the seriousness that each day demands and struggling to address the challenges that self-identity poses. Eleven days has left me settled, obliterating my maturity and opening my eyes to what is genuinely important in life. It wasn't until I returned to campus last week and became surrounded […]
Alum contact
The Office of Alumni Relations has done an effective job keeping the alumni community connected. However, one weakness in the past has been the difficulty of fostering communication between alumni and undergraduates. Although the Career Center and Alumni Relations have hosted events - such as alumni-networking nights both on the River Campus and in major […]
From the Mannings to Jersey Shore, so many things worth hating
During the 23 years that I have populated this earth, it has been drilled into my head that the word 'hate' shouldn't be thrown around lightly, if at all. For a while, this plan worked. I didn't swear until sixth grade (this is actually true), I smiled a bunch and generally treated everyone like a […]
Boxing for a Purpose
In boxing, they say when the bell rings, the truth comes out. If you aren't well prepared and ready to apply your hard work to the obstacle that lies before you, it'll all be exposed. For most boxers, their obstacle is the athlete who sits in the opposite corner. But for one UR boxer, a […]