Archive: Oct 2010

Sufjan Stevens’s fantastic turnaround

Stevens’ long-awaited return LP “The Age of Adz” (that’s “odds," FYI) is a self-conscious and startling step far away from his former M.O. Read More

Alternate universe takes ‘Fringe’ to new level of genius

Two years and two moderately successful seasons later, I can finally see what Abrams must have known Torv was capable of all along. Read More

Woody Allen’s ‘Tall Dark Stranger’ surprisingly sweet

If nothing else, “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger” is one of Woody Allen’s most generously plotted movies. Read More

Sonic hedges out the competition in new game

Once a mascot leading the ship of SEGA into the port of (somewhat) success, the blue blur certainly has seen better days. Read More

Election Special: A guide to all of New York’s offices

The breakdown for next week's election in New York State. Read More

Don’t knock pre-meds

Pre-meds aren't hardly as weird as we think they are; they're just obsessed with their major. A freshman pre-med share her perspective on her major. Read More

Arm UR Security

It’s a very sad but reoccurring fact that it usually takes a tragedy to make people realize security should be stronger, whether it’s 9/11 leading to vital changes in airport security or the Virginia Tech massacre revealing lapses in that university’s security system. A crisis anything like the Virgina Tech massacre seems unlikely, but that’s […]

No guns for security

UR Security has pushed recently for the opportunity to receive training and equipment similar to that of a police officer. While certain aspects of this effort seem valid — security officers do need to be receiving more training and perhaps equipping themselves with self-defense tools such as pepper spray — it is not prudent or […]

Orgasms: animal kingdom style

Ever wondered how a Blue Whales like in the sea bed? This week, Sex & the City dives into the animal kingdom and uncovers our deepest curiosities about animal sex. Read More

The apparent paradox of weekend life

At UR, perhaps one of the greatest attractions to students is the vibrant student life that is continuously occupying campus. Apart from the generally substantial class load, most students are involved in one or more student organizations, and many more hold jobs on top of that. Nearly every weekday features some new lecture or campus […]