Archive: Feb 2012
Culture
Donald Glover wins over local community with laid-back style
Donald Glover is one of the most brilliantly unimposing young talents of our time. As an actor, a stand-up comedian and a rapper, he consistently stands out because of the flawless yet approachable nature with which he delivers all of his performances. So it’s no surprise that his show at RIT’s Gordon Field House on […]
Culture
UR Idol suffers from harsh judges
Performers in this year's UR Idol faced severe critiques from tough judges. Read More
'Smash' hits the right note with audiences
What defines a smash hit? “Wicked,” “Rent” and “Billy Elliot” — those shows stunned and awed audiences with catchy lyrics, spectacular one act finales and emotional endings. But in television, a hit is defined differently. A TV show has to have the ratings week after week and if it’s lucky, the critics will like it […]
CT Recommends
CT Recommends: 'Becoming a Jackal'
Although released as The Villagers’ debut album, the 2010 LP “Becoming a Jackal” speaks from years of experience. The album was produced shortly following the collapse of frontman Conor O’Brien’s previous project, a group called The Immediate. Now, as singer and songwriter for The Villagers, O’Brien pours his soul into the band with success — […]
Features
A real-life Prince Charming
You saw the signs, those handwritten messages posted all over campus about the most beautiful girl and the phone number that Ethan forgot to ask for. His story reveals how and why he turned a scenario that is straight from a movie into a reality. Read More
Features
Fiesta at UR: New Guinness World Record set with construction of longest taco line
UR students, faculty and staff came together on Wednesday, Feb. 8 to snatch from Michigan State University the honor of holding the longest taco line Guinness World Record. Read More
Features
Picture-perfect Peruvian adventures: locals make study abroad worth talking about
Senior Natalie Peterman, who spent the Spring 2011 semester in China and the Fall 2011 semester in Peru, claims that the people she met while studying abroad are among the greatest reasons she wants to share her experiences with the world. Read More
Features
Valentine's Day desires uncovered
A survey about Valentine's Day provides statistics about student preferences pertaining to the holiday. Based on the results, this article offers suggestions for how to best spend the upcoming Feb. 14. Read More
Features
New venue, old menu at Boulder Coffee Co.
A popular student destination, Boulder Coffee Co. makes for an ideal study spot and offers all kinds of tasty foods and beverages. Just a short walk across the footbridge over the Genesee River lands you right at the Rochester hot spot. Read More
News
ESM launches concerts, instrument drive to benefit schools
The Eastman School of Music has launched a charity initiative to benefit Rochester schools with the spirit of music. Read More