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Feeling out of date with current events these days? Or maybe you're just looking to keep up with the ever-changing world? Well, regardless of what you are looking to do, there is good news for all of us. As you may have noticed, the Student's Association has once again implemented the distribution of free newspapers […]

Condoms are very important. They are the single most effective method of preventing the spreading of sexually transmitted infections between sexually active people. There's always abstinence and masturbation if you really don't want any risk of getting a STI, but for those of us who prefer to have sex with other people, the condom is […]

Assistant Professor of Political Science Gretchen Helmke works as head of the Comparative Politics Workshop. Her research and courses examine comparative political and legal institutions, Latin American politics and voting and elections. She has written two books on politics and legal systems in Latin America and is working on a third.You are involved in the […]

Aries (March 21-April 19) - You'll be hurt when your loved one asks you to get a G-spot GPS system for Valentine's Day.Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Need some extra motivation to quit smoking? Get pregnant!Gemini (May 21-June 21) - As a BCS major, participating in studies is a great way to make money while […]

The United Nations Security Council, at the request of Saudi Arabia's delegation, convened on Jan. 22 to discuss Israel's restrictions on imports into Gaza. At the meeting, UN Permanent Observer of Palestine recommended that the Council take steps to compel Israel to "immediately cease all illegal acts of aggression and terror against the Palestinian people," […]

When I think of all the titles that people concern themselves with, one that is widely recognized is Title IX. Title IX primarily deals with equal opportunity in publicly funded educational institutions for men and women, though now it is mostly thought of in the world of athletics. It may be controversial, but there is […]

In reference to the new dining plan - Why on Earth is this a good idea?Even if a student living in a particular area would choose a plan similar to the one that will soon be mandated for them, why should any student accept the University denying us that choice?This is another obvious attempt by […]

New York stand-up comedian Demetri Martin performed at UR on Feb. 1 to a sold-out crowd. We caught up with him before the show to discuss his comedic influences, why he dropped out of law school, his experience working with Jon Stewart and some other interesting Martin tidbits.What inspired you to go into comedy?When I […]

Participating in Rochester Institute of Technology's Black and Orange Invitational on Friday afternoon, the UR men's and women's track and field teams displayed strong effort. Though the invitational was not a team-scoring event, a few individuals had some standout performances.The women's team had two individual champions, along with several second-place finishes. Freshman Casey Green took […]

Finishing up their regular season this past weekend at the home of the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers, both the UR men's and women's swimming and diving teams had strong individual and team performances. The women shined with wins in five individual events, including both boards and one relay, sweeping past the Tigers 157-84. The […]