Archive: Oct 2010
Op-Eds
The importance of studying the humanities
Despite attending a modern research university, humanities students at the UR suffer relatively little for their choice of majors. Ribbing from their colleagues in the sciences, UR students interested in the humanities have a reasonable variety of programs from which to choose. The unfortunate truth, however, is that as research universities go, this is far […]
A memorial to ’60s psychedelia
The Memorial Art Gallery opened its newest exhibit, “Psychedelic: Optical & Visionary Art Since the 1960s,” with a colorful and interactive exhibition party on Sunday, Oct. 16. Activities ranged from a screening of “Woodstock” (1969) to tarot card readings to a live band and go-go dancers to free henna tattoos. Read More
Op-Eds
The moral dilemmas of stem cell research
Stem cell research, particularly embryonic stem cell research, appears frequently in the news. Having followed this ongoing coverage and taken a general interest in the subject, we find that a number of pertinent issues often seem to go unaddressed. Our intent in writing this article is neither to attack nor defend the use of human […]
Junot Diaz honors Hispanic heritage at UR
In honor of Hispanic heritage month, the Spanish and Latino Students’ Association and other campus groups, a sponsored a reading by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz Friday at the Interfaith Chapel. Read More
Neil Young rehashes old themes on ‘Le Noise’
Despite the cohesion, the generally strong songs, the mesmerizing guitar playing and the emotional performances, “Le Noise” is nowhere near as good as it should be. Read More
Sports
Women’s tennis claims three crowns at New York State Championships
With the end of the fall season on their heels, the women’s tennis team was determined go out with a bang. The New York State Championship proved to be the Yellowjackets’ playground as they took one doubles and two singles titles. Sophomore Frances Tseng played in spectacular fashion on her way to the No. 2 […]
Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week
The men’s soccer team is nearing the end of their season but their play is heating up. Senior midfielder Steve Welles is a key part of the Yellowjackets late season charge. The Yellowjackets are looking to get past the Elite 8, which they were unable to do last season. In one of the biggest games […]