Archive: Oct 2011

Complaints and compensation rumors follow Towers construction

Noise from construction on the new residence hall in Founders' Court, which began in early October, has spurred complaints from some students who say it is a hindrance to studying and sleeping. Read More

Housing lottery could move online by 2013

Students and administrators are discussing the feasibility of moving the housing lottery online to ameliorate stress and negative student opinions about the system. Read More

Which seat should they take?

Your weekly dose of missing electronics, food allergies and car trouble. Read More

'Jackets whip up another win

Graduate student running back Clarence Onyiriuka ran for three touchdowns to carry the 'Jackets' offense to a 28-21 win over Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Saturday. Read More

XC stays hungry as postseason begins

The men's and women's cross country teams performed admirably at the NYSCTC Championships, as the men took second and the women third in their respective races. Read More

Defense frustrates Fisher as UR soars

The women's soccer team blanked St. John Fisher, 2-0, on Saturday. Read More

Athlete of the Week: Danielle Bessette

Sophomore Danielle Bessette was UR's top finisher at the New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships over the weekend. Read More

From the Pressbox

Rookie quarterbacks Cam Newton, Andy Dalton and Christian Ponder headline one of the strongest rookie quarterback classes in years. Read More

Clinton keynote address to be streamed

President Bill Clinton's keynote address for Meliora Weekend this Saturday will be streamed live to the campus community, a decision made this week after students expressed grievances with the way tickets were allocated. Read More

Students rally to call for social change

As Occupy Wall Street gains momentum with its nationwide call for social change, UR students trying to spur awareness and activism plan to join with Occupy Rochester protests and form an Occupy UR movement. Read More