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Little Caf relaxes
By Kevin MonkWhen you enter the Little Theatre Caf on a Friday night, one of the first things that you will notice is the caf?s unbelievably laid-back atmosphere. Indeed, the caf?s Friday night performers, Bob Sneider and Tony Padaillia, have no stage and stand almost in front of the tables. AtmosphereThe place is well-lighted and […]
Senior Spotlight
While most third-graders learned their addition tables, senior linebacker Lance Ramer was busy putting on his football pads. When Lance started grade school, his dad approached him and asked how serious he was about playing football. The rest is history.His mom was totally against the idea of her little son getting pounced on, but Lance […]
Tales from the Pit
Pit n. 1. A hole, shaft, or cavity in the ground 2. An area often sunken or depressed below the adjacent floor area 3. The first floor of Wilson Commons. Tales From The Pit - noun: The twisted views of one Aaron Livingston on daily life here at UR.In honor of the housing lotteries, the […]
?Oasis? a satisfying retreat
Situated on one of the most colorful and charming streets in Rochester and owned by a UR alumnus is the Oasis Mediterranean Bistro & Wine Bar is a charming place to stop for a satisfying meal. Located at 687 Monroe Ave., it?s easily accessible from campus by the Eastman bus ? Route 72. Simply get […]
Softball embraces philanthropy
Starting at the home game against RIT, the women?s softball team began collecting money for the American Cancer Society before the game. This began the series of fundraising drive for the noteworthy charity. The team not only asked for the kindness of the fans, but also the members of the opposing team. ?We plan on […]
Men?s lacrosse returns
It took a group of UR students two years and an intense passion for lacrosse to finally see competitive action last weekend. The men traveled to St. Bonaventure College to compete in a two-day round-robin tournament that included St. Bonaventure, the Rochester Institute of Technology and Buffalo State University.?It was the first time that a […]
Men?s tennis drops to two nationally ranked squads
The men?s tennis team encountered two difficult challenges last weekend as it traveled on the road to battle No. 11 ranked Trinity College and No. 18 ranked Swarthmore College. The Yellowjackets put up potent fronts and the men proved to be no match for both Goliaths and surrendered two 7-0 losses. UR came off a […]
Softball slumps again despite solid defense
After fighting the weather for over a month, women?s softball finally hosted its first home game with a strong performance against the Rochester Institute of Technology.Despite losing 6-0, 3-0 in their first double header at the Graduate Living Center diamond, Coach Kris Shanley was pleased with the team?s efforts.?We played very well. Our offense in […]
Baseball splits double header
After nearly a month sans any games, the baseball team returned to action Sunday as they hosted Utica College in a doubleheader at Towers Field. UR split the two games, rallying to take the first one 14-9 but falling 11-1 later that afternoon.Down 9-8 in the bottom of the fifth, the Yellowjackets pushed two across, […]
Track chases away RIT, Hamilton and Oswego
The men&s track and field team jump-started its season after snow cancelled the first two meets, scoring 226 points to beat SUNY Oswego, Hamilton College and the Rochester Institute of Technology.&It was a meet of discovery, to see where we are at this stage of the outdoor season,& coach John Izzo said. &Now we can […]