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Start your morning off right
Here we are back from spring break. Back to good old ?Rochacha.? No more sleeping in, it is time to face the reality of classes and cold weather once again. To make this task easier, I have gathered a few inspired tips to help you wake up and welcome the day.The first is probably the […]
Congress's first acts weaken protection for workers
It has taken American workers 10 years to gain protection from musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. In a marked contrast, it took Congress just two days, with the help of an esoteric rule that limits debate on the floor, to repeal workplace rules aimed at preventing repetitive motion injuries. These regulations, […]
Sushi strays from traditional, but still satisfies
For some, sushi is seen as a far-out or unusual dish that only the adventurous would dare try. California Rollin?, located at 274 Goodman St., does a great job of convincing its customers otherwise and keeps them coming back for more.California Rollin? is in the funky, artsy Village Gate Plaza and its decor matches the […]
Jackson is an 'Icon'
MTV debuted its new show "Icon? Tuesday. On this show dedicated to showing appreciation to pop music?s icons, this special show commended the one and only Janet Jackson. After a lifetime in the showbiz industry, Janet is finally getting some praise for her undeniable contribution to the pop world. Many regard her as the diva […]
DiFranco successfully fuses bigband funk with folk
"Coming of age during the plague of Reagan and Bush / Watching capitalism gun down democracy / It had this funny effect on me? exclaims Ani DiFranco on her new record. ?Reckoning/Revelling? is DiFranco?s 15th album to date. This time around, DiFranco pleases her fans with an extra dosage by releasing a double album of […]
Weighing your insecurities
When the phrase ?body image disorder? is mentioned, many people automatically think of women, obsessively climbing that Stairmaster to thin-thighed perfection or battling an urge to throw up their last meal. In our society, images of weight and appearance-conscious females have become almost as omnipresent as the models? images that they stereotypically strive to look […]
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It?s tradition. Every UR student should at one point or another go and paint the rock outside the Susan B. Anthony Residence Halls. The rock has played a significant part in UR history since 1967 when it was chosen to placed outside Susan B. after being dug up when the Rush Rhees Library was enlarged. […]