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Most swear words fall into two categories: words referring to genitalia and words that harass people’s sexuality, race or religion. Both are disappointing to me; then again, maybe my moral standards for profanity are naively high. As for the genitalia category–your assholes, cunts, dicks and cocks—all these words just make sex seem like a bad, […]

Grumpy Cat is making the rounds at Comcast’s headquarters this week. Adorned on a banner carried  by a plane circling the giant ISP’s headquarters, the unhappy feline is accompanied by words celebrating the FCC’s recent ruling on net neutrality and hinting at the continuing struggle to come: “COMCAST: DON’T MESS WITH THE INTERNET. #SORRYNOTSORRY #NETNEUTRALITY.” […]

Freedom, equality and opportunity—standard ideals of American politics. Ideals as vague as they are loved, they were invoked again with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)’s passage of stronger net neutrality rules on Feb. 26. These rules are actually fairly uncontroversial. Multiple internet service providers (ISPs) have already been following them. Don’t block access to websites […]

Ra Ra Riot, an indie rock band from Syracuse, N.Y., performed at Douglass Dining Center on Saturday, February 28th. Popular UR band Scope and Figure was the opening act, and brought the energy and exciting presence that the band is known for. The band had been selected to open the concert through an online contest. […]

UR will be well represented this year at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving National Championships, as four swimmers and one diver will make the trip to Shenandoah, Texas on March 18. UR’s women’s 200-meter freestyle relay team was selected thanks to their school-record time in the event during the University Athletic Association (UAA) […]

Last Sunday, the Ithaca College Bombers defeated the UR Women’s Lacrosse Team with a score of 14-8 in the ‘Jackets’ first official game of the season. Senior Lauren Basil finished with three goals, while junior Elisabeth Watson and sophomore Jamie Wallisch had two apiece. Junior Cassie Mahar chipped in one goal and one assist for […]

Until about a week ago, you could have asked me who Ronda Rousey was and I wouldn’t have been able to give legitimate answer. As a journalist with concentrated interests in female involvement and impactful activity within the world of sports, this story that headlined ESPN for around 48 hours fascinated me. I wondered, who […]

At the conclusion of the New York State Collegiate Track Conference (NYSCTC) championship meet this past weekend, every member of the University of Rochester Men’s Track and Field team circled up to give their best rendition of the UR school anthem, “The Genesee.” The team huddled around long time and soon to be retired distance […]

Worrying about things seven years in advance might seem like overkill to some people, but the degree to which the 2022 World Cup has already been mucked up might just convince them. The World Cup is set to be played in winter 2022 in Qatar and, somehow, the results are already disastrous. For starters, there’s […]

Monday mornings are the worst. It’s always a struggle to get out of bed for your first class. You get dressed, put in your earbuds and slowly begin walking to class. On your way to the Academic Quad, you quickly realize that there’s no way you’re going to make it through the day without a […]