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The ?O-Face? isn?t the only thing that matters

Technically, an orgasm is defined as a highly pleasurable, climactic response during sex, the peak of sexual pleasure, that is the result of a complex interaction of physical, emotional and hormonal factors. In men, it is usually at the time of ejaculation.But for those of us who aren't doctors, it's like the promised land of […]

The right choice: eco-friendly clothing

One easy way to be environmentally conscious when shopping is to pay attention to the material from which a garment is constructed. Clothing made from 100 percent natural fibers such as cotton, wool, alpaca, silk, cashmere and hemp are better choices than synthetic fabrics that use high amounts of energy and toxic chemicals to produce. […]

Openface Sandwich Eatery creates art out of everyday cuisine

Openface Sandwich Eatery Inc., perched on South Avenue in the heart of the South Wedge, was the brainchild of Jared Valentine and Drew Sterman, two Rochester Institute of Technology graduates far and distant from culinary arts, who each earned degrees in art and design.After working the arts scene and coming up with a strong desire […]

Top 10 "Overheard" Quotes at UR

1. Workers at Douglass Dining Center registers:Woman 1: 'Did you try my cucumber tomato salad?"Woman 2: 'No, is there any left?"Woman 1: 'I don't know, but it was off the chizzzzzain!"2. In Gleason Library:'No, no, no, we are going to integrate like real men."3. A Danforth worker:'None of my bitches love me anymore. I just […]

Heed the Huskies

Winter Wonderland was hosted by the Campus Activities Board and consisted of an afternoon filled with activities that celebrated Rochester's freezing temperatures and abundance of snow. Activities were varied, each showcasing an advantage of the winter weather. Inside Wilson Commons, there was a hearty and filling dinner served in Hirst Lounge that was sure to […]

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Teacher Feature: Theodore Brown

Rumor has it you've traveled the world. Where have you been?I've been to the Middle East, like Cairo and Israel. I've traveled to England, Switzerland, Copenhagen and Italy. What are your favorite classes to teach?There's an old expression: 'If you can't be with the one you love; love the one you're with. I guess I […]

Busing to bar parties resume

Since the trial run last semester, bar parties have returned to UR, but with a number of new restrictions.The bar busing task force, established after an incident early last semester, has produced a document with many new guidelines for the parties.One of the additions to the new restrictions is that anyone under the age of […]

Basketball bounces back on conference road trip

Just one week after falling to the University of Chicago for its first loss of the season, the UR women's basketball team regained its winning ways.The now third-ranked team, according to the d3hoops.com national poll, defeated both the Case Western Reserve University Spartans and the Emory University Eagles on the road, improving its record to […]

Youthful UR wins two, falls to Tigers

As the UR squash team finished up a three-day road trip at the home of the Princeton University Tigers on Sunday, ranked No. 2 according to the Collegiate Squash Association poll, the 'Jackets quickly found themselves lacking in one area in particular experience.'There isn't a whole lot that separates us from teams like Princeton and […]