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Senior Night allowed trial run
Tonight, the 2009 Class Council will host its first Senior Night since an incident in October caused the University to place a moratorium on busing.The Senior Night will be hosted at Taylor's Nightclub in Pittsford, from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.The trial run mandates that only seniors over 21 years of age and Take Five […]
South Asian Expo leaves a flavorful taste in Douglass
UR's South Asian Expo, sponsored by the Association for Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent, is a delightfully sweet flavor of culture that leaves one tasting colors and chana masala for days to come. The shindig is an annual event run by the co-cultural chairs of the ADITI executive board and is dedicated to […]
Fighting the government
Throughout the 20th century, the concept of government has redefined itself, leaving the American public worse off. The increase in government power, both socially and fiscally, was so complete by the 2008 general election that few seemed to realize that both major parties were parties of expansion.There are two issues inherent in the meaning of […]
Affirmative action policy is outdated and wrong
Elliot Larsen once said, 'Affirmative action is the attempt to deal with malignant racism by instituting benign racism."Affirmative action is a policy that requires active measures be taken to make certain that blacks and all minorities enjoy the same opportunities in all aspects of life a policy used mostly in employment and school admissions processes. […]
Letter to the Editor: Forget field hockey and move on to more important sports
Field hockey simply isn't very exciting. I know this is probably crushing to a lot of people, but it simply isn't a priority for most. A self-righteous rant about the accomplishments of our field hockey players (I'm sure they're nice people) isn't going to accomplish very much.Focus your energy on sports that people care about […]
Common Grounds nostalgia
I've had cause lately, for reasons both good and bad, to reminisce. I like to say that I think about the past a lot because I'm a history major, but the opposite is probably closer to the truth I'm a history major because I love the past. When people say we need to look forward […]
A buzzing Hive
Wilson Commons' first floor is poised to undergo a major renovation. This project presents an opportunity to remodel the Hive, which is currently an overlooked feature of the building. However, with its central location and a new look, the Hive could easily become a popular student niche in Wilson Commons.The Hive would benefit most from […]
The dining review
Dining Services has done a commendable job listening to student input in its ongoing changes, as exemplified in Wednesday's Town Hall meeting. Dining changes should be checked by student input at every possible opportunity, and thus far Dining Services is doing exactly that.The Pit has seen the greatest changes. The new salad bar, especially, considerably […]
Gay marriage symbolizes larger fight for equality
With President-elect Barack Obama's recent victory, many Americans are excited about the promise of change for the future of our country. Yet there is one huge issue that lacks the hope for change: gay marriage. While the majority of voters chose hope, many also voted against equality. Equality itself is the essence of feminism and […]
Men look for revenge, come up short in NCAAs
After 90 minutes of intense battle, the UR men's soccer team's season came to a close on Sunday after it fell to the Messiah College Falcons, 0-1, in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The 'Jackets, despite holding a 4-1 corner kick advantage and logging a number of scoring opportunities, were unable to break […]