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Debate ranks 4th in nation
At last year?s National Debate Tournament, the Debate Union?s flight was delayed on all four legs of the trip and the team missed the first round of the tournament ? but the debaters still managed to finish 11th in the national rankings.The team received a total of 64 vouchers for free flights from Vanguard Airlines.This […]
Eastman student hit by car
A graduate student from the Eastman School of Music remains in intensive care after being hit by a car Sunday.Joanna Wulfsberg was crossing East Main Street toward Eastman against a red light when a car traveling eastbound through the green light struck her, Director of Security Walter Mauldin said.?She was thrown from the impact and […]
Comet led to Earth?s largest extinction
Recent research suggests that an asteroid or comet that collided into Earth 251 million years ago was a key factor in the cascade of events that led to the ?Great Dying,? the biggest extinction in Earth?s history.The asteroid, similar to the one that killed the dinosaurs, is estimated to have been six to 12 kilometers […]
Campus Briefs
Eggs, plastic bottles and a cinderblock are the main ingredients for expulsion for four Eastman students.The four, whose names have not been released, have already been expelled from the Eastman Living Center for dropping the objects from the ninth and twelfth stories of the building on three separate occasions ? March 17, 18 and 21, […]
Parking fee goes up 7%
Parking on the River Campus will become more expensive next year, as rates increase seven percent to accommodate escalating operating costs. All River Campus student parking spaces will cost $269 for the 2001-2002 year.The increased costs will pay for repairs to the parking facility. Repairs are slated for Hill Court Lot, Graduate Living Center Lot […]
Letter to the Editor: Giving thanks
Recently, Wilson Commons celebrated its 25th anniversary with a series of programs for the University community. The staff of Wilson Commons would like to recognize the fine efforts and cheerful cooperation of Paul Bartlett, Benny Burgess and the ARAMARK corporation in this celebration.? D. George MorrisonAssistant Director of Student Activities
Women's hoops fall to Chicago, Washington University
Taking its 10-5 overall record and its 3-3 conference mark on the road last weekend, the UR women?s basketball team lost both games against University Athletic Association powers Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Chicago.In St. LouisThe three-time defending national champion Washington Bears proved too much for the Yellowjackets, putting UR away […]
Men's swimming winning streak broken by Ithaca
UR men?s swimming experienced a tough loss to Ithaca College this past weekend, ending their winning streak. There were several notable performances though. Mark Radloff swam the 200-meter breaststroke in a season best 2 minutes, 36 seconds and senior Dan Knight put up season?s best times in the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyles. ?It was good […]
Ithaca women swim past UR
Women?s swimming traveled to Ithaca College last Saturday to face the Bombers in its final dual meet of the season.Despite losing 98-148, the Yellowjackets posted some of their best career and season times against New York State?s best team.In the 1650-meter freestyle, senior Rebecca Jasinski swam a career best time of 22, minutes 20 seconds […]
Women's tennis faces change
She might not preempt Anna Kournikova who frequently surfaces on our media channels. However, Anna Khvalina, who may soon find her name in newsworthy athletic discussions around campus, is a close second that UR can claim for its own. Khvalina was selected Jan. 24 as head coach of the women?s tennis team, replacing the long […]