Archive: Sep 2010
HBO hits the mark with 'Boardwalk Empire'
“Boardwalk Empire” is the most talked about show of the fall. The show, set in 1920 Atlantic City, follows Enoch “Nucky” Thompson’s (Steve Buscemi) ambition to obtain and sell alcohol in his city. Read More
Culture
What is NBC's 'The Event'?
NBC’s highly promoted fall addition, “The Event,” aired on Monday to high ratings. Read More
Sufjan Stevens' new EP can get a little 'Illinois-ing'
The eagerly anticipated answer finally arrived last month with “All Delighted People,” an eight-song EP that can be downloaded from his website for $5 and, uh, also runs an hour long. Read More
Features
UR Uganda looks to aid African village
Two UR undergrads, Meg Battin and Daniel Ludwig, formed the new non-profit UR Uganda. They will be spearheading a trip to Uganda this summer to help build a medical clinic, among other tasks. Read More
Sex and the CT
Keep Sex Alive: Recharge your sex life at any age
Just when you thought your sex life would get dull on the far-side of fifty, Sex expert Amelia Titus discusses an unconventional way to feel the love. Read More
Features
Fashion matters, it surrounds us everywhere
Fashion guru Kelsey Burritt tells you why the fashion industry is not so tangible and oh so relevant. Read More
Ed Observers
The sorority system is in need of change
I assume that after reading that title, a couple hundred girls on campus are now out for my head. Let me start with a disclaimer: it is my honest opinion that sororities are of great importance to this University, and that they have a positive impact on the community. Read More
Editorial Boards
A lack of access
Life is hard enough on those with physical disabilities without having to spend extra time trying to navigate the pathways through campus. Unfortunately, with certain buildings being inaccessible and routes that do have ramps and elevators often being quite convoluted, those with physical disabilities are unnecessarily hassled by the lack of accessibility on campus. Read More
Editorial Boards
Skyrocketing prices
Complaining about the prices of textbooks in a school’s bookstore is like saying the university’s food isn’t as good as your mom’s. It’s a problem so obvious that it’s now simply standard for any college. Of course, it’s not as if UR’s bookstore prices are just blatant highway robbery — the store does what it […]
Sports
Football plays for good cause
For the sixth time,the Courage Bowl rivalry between UR and St. John Fisher College played out on the football field — or in this year’s case, the soccer field. Read More