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Brett Dennen is a 29-year-old folk/pop singer-songwriter from Oakdale, Calif. who has been compared to well-known icons such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Jack Johnson and Paul Simon. He has even been named as one of Rolling Stone magazine's '10 Artists To Watch."In 2004, Dennen released his first self-titled album, 'Brett Dennen." His […]

If you think your family is strange, just wait until you meet the Sycamore-Vanderhof family. An eccentric clan of writers, artists, dancers, musicians and inventors who store manuscripts in the freezer, anticipate explosions from the basement and enjoy Christmas dcor all year-long are featured in the International Theater Program's newest production, 'You Can't Take it […]

The Students' Association focused on the topic of transportation at its second Town Hall meeting of the semester last night. Director of University Parking and Transportation Glen Sicard and Associate Vice President of University Facilities and Services Richard Pifer addressed student concerns at the meeting.Sicard started the evening off by giving a presentation that covered […]

Former UR writing instructor and graduate student Gilbert Kirton, who is ensnared in a child pornography investigation, will be prosecuted by the U.S. government. Though he was charged by the state with one felony count of possession on Oct. 1, he appeared in federal court on Oct. 16 to face two federal charges of possession […]

An unusually large number of alumni and parents turned up for this year's Meliora Weekend, which coincided with Eastman Weekend across town. This weekend marked the eighth annual alumni, homecoming and parents' weekend. Executive Director of Alumni Relations Kevin Wesley reported that there were more than 7,300 registered guests the highest number since 2002.Across the […]

Amid the current economic crisis, many students have expressed concerns about financing their college education.However, according to Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Jonathan Burdick, the student body can rely on the Office of Financial Aid.Although the current economic crisis threatens the job market for college graduates, Burdick reassured that UR's financial aid services remain […]

An associate professor of communication at SUNY Brockport, Carvin Eison held a screening of his new work in progress, 'Shadow of the Lynching Tree," in Morey 321 last Thursday. The documentary aims to shed light on the symbolism behind lynching in America.The primary focus of the screening was to show the consistent use of lynching […]

When a tenured professor publishes a controversial essay or states a firm opinion on a questionable topic such as University of Colorado Professor Ward Churchill's publication in 2005 likening September 11 victims to Nazis there is uncertainty over the limits of his or her free speech and the protection that tenure offers members of the […]

Emmy-award winning journalist Anderson Cooper delivered the keynote address in the Palestra on Saturday morning as part of Meliora Weekend.Cooper, who also works as a foreign correspondent for ABC, currently hosts the show 'Anderson Cooper 360" on CNN, where he works as a political satirist as well as a journalist.Other potential speakers included UR President […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Yellowjacket football squad defeated the United States Merchant Marine Academy Mariners, 30-14, in Fauver Stadium, improving their overall record to 2-4. The win on Saturday was revitalizing for the 'Jackets, who had a rough start in the opening weeks of the season. With over 2,800 people in attendance, the Meliora Weekend […]