Archive: Feb 2011
Culture
LMFAO’s SkyBlu and RedFoo sing just for you
The Palestra, usually the site of sports and spirit events, was transformed into party central on Friday, Feb. 18 to accommodate the musical stylings of the electro hip-hop duo LMFAO. Read More
Culture
Bhangra not sari they competed
It isn’t entirely surprising to learn that this past weekend UR Bhangra took their skills to the next level by traveling to Vancouver for a competition called Josh Bhangre Da (JBD). Read More
Culture
Fleming at Eastman
On Sunday, Feb. 26 Renée Fleming, the greatest soprano in the world and a Rochester native, returned to Eastman School of Music, her alma mater, to perform a concert with the Eastman Philharmonia. The proceeds of the performance are going towards a scholarship intended for future voice and opera students. Commonly known as “The People’s […]
Culture
‘The King of Limbs’ is a short, varied release
This is the eighth album release by band with an almost cultish following and a sound that is highly prone to criticism and controversy. Read More
Culture
Javier Bardem steals the show in the depressing ‘Biutiful’
In “Biutiful,” Uxbal (Javier Bardem) is an enigmatically prominent figure in Barcelona’s underworld. Read More
Culture
What the frack: ‘Gasland’ screenings coming to Rochester
“Gasland,” a documentary written and directed by Josh Fox, is the latest film from International WOW Company. Read More
Sports
'Jacket hive thrives
Both men's and women's track took home second at the NYU Team Challenge at the Armory in NYC over the weekend. Read More
Sports
Swimmers take on top teams in home waters
Both the men's and women's swim teams placed seventh at the UAA Championships this past weekend. Read More
Sports
UR runs wild over Western
The men's basketball team clinched the UAA crown on Sunday with a win over Case Western Reserve University. Read More
Sports
Mowing down LeMoyne
UR was relentless in their match with LeMoyne this past weekend, wiping the opposition clean, 9-0. Read More