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NeoCollage performs unique new material
In the fall of 2004, five students at the Eastman School of Music banded together to form a new musical group. Their purpose: to play music and see what could be created by fusing electronic pop and traditional classical styles. The group called itself NeoCollage and began creating music using a violin, a viola, both […]
Chinese celebration showcases dance, drama and music
On Sunday evening, I was treated to an enthralling exhibit of song and dance as I gathered with many others to enjoy the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations. Organized by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at UR and the Chinese Federation of Greater Rochester, the festival featured performances by the Chinese Arts Academy, Chinese Dance […]
Life, Love… Sport
Good morning everybody. Welcome to another Life, Love... Sport (Meltdown Edition). Good times all around this week in the world of sports. From Louisville sinking faster than the Titanic to the Saints officially marching out of town, to the Red Sox holding on for dear life, also like the Titanic, there is tons of stuff […]
Sudoku Fun!
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VanDyke elicits inspiration from the ordinary
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, UR's Hartnett Gallery opened its first exhibition of the fall season. Jonathan VanDyke's exhibit, titled "What It Feels Like," explores the relationship between "object, space and body." Upon walking into the gallery, one will find a seemingly disarrayed collection of both metal and wooden everyday objects surrounded by walls of white […]
Celibacy Now
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In an age of tired Western film, 3:10 to Yuma rides alone
As arguably the most traditional and recognizable American genre, the Western has long been perceived as an accurate reflection of the nation in modern times.Typically set in the late 1800s, films of this genre use the gritty landscapes of the Wild West and the lawlessness of their characters to paint a telling parable of contemporary […]
Campus radio provides community, variety
Are you tired of the same old radio stations? If so, maybe you should check out UR's very own WRUR 88.5 FM. Founded in 1947 in the basement of Burton Hall, WRUR came into being as a lonely AM channel with few listeners.However, when they moved to Eastman in 1950, they sought to bring a […]
Switzer's subtle tea-stained artwork provokes deep thoughts
I have a million questions to ask Elizabeth Switzer, the artist behind the Art and Music Library's new exhibit "Twelve Days in August." When walking by this quiet exhibit, one might take a quick glance and think the walls are blank, awaiting artwork. But upon closer look, they will see a collection of framed pictures […]
UR receives Pride of New York stamp
UR has been making a recent effort to support local foods and businesses. The effort has paid off, as the University has become the first college in New York State to join the Pride of New York Program. According to their Web site, Pride of New York is an organization that promotes the sale of […]