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Flier spurs burning questions
On Thursday morning, I woke up to find yet another piece of paper stuffed under my door. Another Yummy Garden menu, I thought, as I reached down to turn over the sheet. Yet to my surprise, it was a warning to remove all "popular student floor lamps" with the "potential for fire" out of our […]
Paul brings conservatism to college mainstream
Another article about Ron Paul in a college newspaper won't surprise anyone, because it's no secret that the net-savvy 72-year-old's meteoric rise is due in good part to students. What should be concerning to the broader electorate, however, is what it indicates for the country as a whole that young voters would embrace the most […]
When it comes to friendships, be all you can be
The common dictionary meaning of the word "friend" is: "a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts." The true meaning of this one-syllable terminology, however, goes well beyond the common generic interpretation. It is an innate, nearly second-nature feeling that transpires every time such persons meet. It is a general feeling of love, compassion and […]
Finals countdown
With only two and a half weeks left in the semester, students are keeping a wary eye on final exams. Unfortunately, despite the clear establishment of final examination times, many professors opt to schedule an exam not during this time, but during the final week of classes. Students in natural science majors may not experience […]
Letter to the Editor: Southsider objects to writer's speculations
As a student who has lived in Southside for two years, I find myself particularly disagreeing with the Southside section of Charlie Fountaine's article "Campus housing has room for improvement." Because Fountaine has never resided in Southside, I feel that his opinions are based merely on the negative connotations of Southside rather than from supporting […]
Bus system improved
First Transit, a private company that specializes in college transportation, faced difficulties when it initially took on the task to provide the University with a reliable bus system. Facing criticism, First Transit, in conjunction with UR Parking and Transportation, tackled the concerns raised by the UR community."When we discovered that we were having some problems, […]
From the Pressbox
This week, ESPN will launch its first ever "Jimmy V Week" - a schedule of programming in remembrance of former NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano. ESPN's tribute is on time as Valvano's story is one too few people are aware of. His death in 1993 following an exhausting year-long battle with cancer may have […]
Ramblers' pirate-themed show proves to be a treasure trove
On Saturday, Nov. 17, Strong Auditorium was jam-packed to capacity with what felt like every student on campus, along with parents, staff and friends for the Midnight Ramblers' fall show. "I was totally floored by the turnout at the show," said musical director and junior Nick Hamlin. "We have such an incredible and supportive fan […]
Top "torture porn" movie "Saw IV" torments its audiences
"Saw IV" opened up at No. 1 in the U.S. box office for the weekend of Oct. 28, grossing $31.7 million and topped the heralded $50 million mark after a mere two weeks. The gimmick of releasing each successive entry to the series near or on Halloween has proven to be a lucrative formula for […]
Eastman guitarist releases recording
Jazz guitarist Bob Sneider, Eastman professor and one of Rochester's most visible performer-educators, has just released a new CD, "All Through the Night," and it swings. Recorded in Brooklyn last year, the album makes its way into Rochester stores this week. It's an invigorating 11-track set that unites Sneider with his longtime trio-mates, bassist Phil […]