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Greeks complete campus
When I hear someone walk past the frat quad and say, "Those frat boys are all drunks and druggies!" I really take offense, because these people have no idea what it means to be part of a Greek organization. The stereotype that all fraternity members are constantly drinking and using drugs is a terrible and […]
Studying sorrows
With midterm exams in full swing these weeks before spring break, studying is a paramount concern of students at UR. During these critical exam periods, Rush Rhees and Carlson Science Libraries fill up quickly in the late evening and generally stay packed until their respective closing times, 3 a.m. and 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday. […]
Rollin' sushi proves extremely mediocre
I'm not going to lie - I am one of the biggest sushi fans out there. Just the mere thought of indulging myself with some eel, shrimp and spicy salmon makes the stresses of every day life vanish into thin air. So when a few friends of mine invited me to Village Gate Square near […]
Urban Explorers dig into Rochester's underbelly
At the turn of the 20th century, Rochester was not only surviving, it was thriving. The city flourished through the mid 20th century, posting a large enough population to earn a ranking among the top 20 cities in the nation; at the same time, it was home to three blossoming corporations - Xerox, Bausch and […]
Holocaust course educates
Though occurring over 60 years ago, the Holocaust remains in many ways a controversial topic. It is the focus of a multitude of movies, books, studies and, at UR, a course. Professor Celia Applegate's Religion 218 course, called The Holocaust, delves into the "history and interpretation of the Holocaust," as the syllabus summarizes. In order […]
Preventive vaccine should be utilized by public
Nowhere are there parents, social conservatives or pandering politicians clamoring to stop the administration of a single tetanus vaccine because they are afraid it will encourage their children to play in junkyards. Why, then, are there so many groups condemning the Human Papillomavirus vaccine as the latest attempt of American liberals to force preteens into […]
Lack of military solutions begs troop withdrawl
The majority of the nation is officially against the Iraq War. A few Americans mourn for loved ones lost to the roiling maelstrom of warfare, but most are simply tired of hearing of those honorable few who have given up their lives to preserve the once idealistic principles with which our great nation is imbued. […]
Letters to the Editor
Refunds allay occasional Cinema difficultiesOn behalf of Cinema Group and its executive board, I would like to address some of the concerns raised in the Feb. 15 editorial "Fantastic Flicks." We are grateful for the mostly positive words, but we want to explain the occasional technical difficulties mentioned. Problems like the soundtrack cutting out and […]
Get To Know Me: Joe Stadolnik
Joe Stadolnik, or as he's known to some around campus, "UR's finest," is an asset to the UR community in academics, extracurriculars and community service. Hailing from Medway, MA, Stadolnik, a junior, occupies his time by DJing at UR's own radio station, WRUR 88.5 FM, serving on the board of Amnesty International and tutoring at […]
Oscars entertain with help from Degeneres, Al Gore
The Academy Awards are a dazzling show full of fun and entertainment that I watch with eyes glued to the television every year - or, at least the first 20 minutes. Bogged down by lengthy acceptance speeches and boring performances, they are usually something I have difficulty sitting through, but the 79th annual Academy Awards […]
