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Student groups respond to Gaza sit-in
In response to the peaceful sit-in in solidarity with Palestine organized by Students for a Democratic Society on Feb. 6, a handful of other UR student groups have offered their opinions in regard to the protest.'Some students felt uncomfortable with how SDS presented their protest, while others were upset," President of UR Hillel and sophomore […]
Council rolls out some green tips
In conjunction with temperatures decreases in academic and residential buildings to cut costs, the UR Sustainability Council has rolled out a list of tips designed to get students, faculty and staff to conserve energy.Highlighted in the tips was the use of revolving doors (such as those in Goergen Hall), as opposed to the standard swinging […]
Seligman discusses stimulus package
UR President Joel Seligman feels that the recent stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama has two objectives to revitalize the economy and address unemployment and is hopeful that the package will help with both.Seligman added the package is a bold experiment and feels that if the plan doesn't work perfectly, it can be adjusted. […]
Eastman Alumnus dies in Buffalo Flight 3407 plane crash
Eastman School of Music alumnus and accomplished jazz saxophonist Gerry Niewood '70, age 65, died in an airplane crash on Thursday, Feb. 12. Niewood was one of 49 passenger deaths aboard Continental Connection Flight 3407 to Buffalo, N.Y. He and a close friend, guitarist Coleman Mellett, were on their way to perform with close friend […]
UR Christian Fellowship presents night of gospel
February, known as Black History Month, is a time dedicated to celebrating the triumphs and contributions African-Americans have made to this country.Notable figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Rosa Parks become increasingly popular during these 28 days of the year. Not to discredit the actions of these figures, but, when discussing […]
Local baroque concert shows off obscure instruments
Nobody realizes how big a theorbo is until they see one. Its body is the size of a normal, modern-day guitar, but its neck stretches far beyond the outstretched arms of any musician, making it about as tall as an upright bass. And wound around the pegs of this medieval-looking instrument can be 16 strings, […]
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Conspiracies and bloody action combine in Owen flick
You know those suspense thrillers that have such complex plots that you have no idea what's going on in the movie, but you don't care because you just want the good guys to kill the bad guys? That's exactly what you can expect from'The International."The only way to completely understand the plot of this movie […]
?Dominion? entry brings deep thinking to RTS fans
How many times have we seen games promising to revolutionize strategy only to fall flat on their faces? Are you getting bored with 'strategy" games that really don't require much thinking? Do you want to try a deeply engaging strategy game, one so complex that you have never seen the likes before? How would you […]
Energy costs cut
University Facilities' recent decrease of temperatures in academic and residence halls will save UR an estimated $65,000 per degree Fahrenheit per year on the River Campus alone. Combined with similar measures implemented at UR Medical Center, the University is aiming to save an additional $100,000 per degree one part of a concerted effort to slim […]