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On Tuesday, the Students' Association Appropriations Committee allotted $10,000 to the office of the SA President. The money will go toward a student-led initiative to provide security and programming on Dandelion Day. On Feb. 29, SAAC voted to close its Supplemental Account, a fund that is used to finance student groups. The $6,104 remaining in […]

To the uninformed bystander, the dance itself may appear like well-executed contortionist karate or some unique form of Tae Bo, but to those who love the innovative new activity, Capoeira Mandinga means a lot more than just a few snazzy moves on the dance floor. Elements of dance, martial arts and cultural influence all entwine […]

A lot of people are looking for true love. In college, it might be a little soon to be searching for a life mate, but a lot of us are trying to find that special person anyway. We live through the drama of long-term relationships, breakups and the terrors of hall-cest because we want to […]

Results of the 2006 Survey of Student Well-Being, presented in the Gowen Room in Wilson Commons last Tuesday, described UR students' psychological states and stress levels, compared against students from seven other universities. Staff from University Health Services attended the presentation, which was given by Janis Whitlock, Ph.D., a researcher from Cornell University whose interest […]

As one event in a series during Reproductive Justice Week, on Tuesday night, the UR chapter of Voices for Planned Parenthood (VOX), hosted pro-choice panelists to comment on how their views affect their academic and professional lives. The ensuing debate emphasized the prevailing stigma that surrounds the issue of abortion as a reproductive choice."The purpose […]

New York Governor David Paterson promised to support local revitalization efforts, including funds for UR, at a rally in downtown Rochester last Thursday. The visit came just three days after the former lieutenant governor was sworn into office, replacing former Governor Eliot Spitzer. Mayor Robert Duffy and UR President Joel Seligman, who also spoke at […]

"When Monogamy Becomes Monotony." This saying, now the slogan of his work, inspired Darren Morgenstern when he created The Ashley Madison Agency - a growing business that offers married spouses a chance to experience casual encounters outside of their marriages. Established in 2001, this Toronto-based agency has grown to provide for more than 1.8 million […]

Five years of college. That's how long it took. A rejection-filled freshman year provided the foundation, two years of random hookups taught me the necessary skills and a long-term relationship cemented my understanding. What could I be talking about? Only women, of course. At 13, when I had my first crush, I began giving myself […]

Damn it, Rochester. I'm sure a great many of you have uttered this phrase at least once during your careers here. If you haven't, freshman year is almost over, so I'm sure your time will come. Anyway, I had the privilege of one such moment the other day while traversing the tunnels on my way […]

Since the inception of its identity in the 18th century by John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich, (thanks, Wikipedia); sandwiches have been a widely popularized international phenomenon altered into all shapes, sizes and tastes. Today, the sandwich is definitely not only a true staple of the American diet but also that of yours truly. That […]