Archive: Sep 2010
News
Psi U opened for housing
Psi Upsilon was one of the oldest fraternities at UR. As of May 2010, however, it ceased to be recognized by the University. The fraternity was found to be violating UR’s anti-hazing policies and was issued a three-year ban, or disaffiliation, from campus. Following fraternity members’ appeal to its sanctions, Dean of the College Richard […]
News
Dining Services’ summer makeover yields results
After years of planning and long summer months of construction, the much anticipated Panda Express and Zoca have opened as part of the newly renovated dining area in The Commons. Besides adding a Chinese and Mexican option, there are also three other new food stations, including the Common Grill, Pizza Pi and A New Leaf. […]
News
Eastman freshmen lend a hand
For 22 years, River Campus freshmen have spent one of their first days of college helping out in various local community service projects as part of UR’s annual Wilson Day. Up until 2006, Eastman School of Music students also participated in the event, but scheduling conflicts eventually forced Eastman to stop its involvement in Wilson […]
Sports
Gurnett leaves legacy
The women’s soccer team is kicking off their season on the heels of an unexpected announcement. Coach Terry Gurnett — the only coach the team has ever had — is stepping down at the end of the season, after a legendary record of 410 wins in 33 years. He told his team after an early […]
Sports
Women finish 500 in first tournament
While the rest of the UR community celebrated Yellowjacket Weekend, the women’s volleyball team was blocking, killing and digging their way through the Red Dragon Invitational hosted by SUNY Cortland. On Friday, UR met up against rivals from Vassar College and SUNY Potsdam. In both matches, after losing the first set, the team took control […]
Sports
Men treat fans to memorable tourney
The men’s soccer team started off the season 3-0 for the second straight year as they took first in the Flower City Classic this past weekend that they host. The fans poured in for the yearly Fill Fauver event during Saturday’s game against Adrian College. The fans excitement created an atmosphere that could not be […]