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Days gone by
As an establishment with over 150 years of history, UR is certainly different than it was at its founding. Even over the past 60 years, the University has seen widespread changes in all areas.I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a man who attended UR in the mid-1940s, and saw a different picture […]
Sweatpants anyone?
Sweatpants, t-shirts, sweatshirts and sneakers are the components of my college wardrobe. When I was in high school, I would wear a mixture of jeans, khakis and occasionally break out the sweatpants. Make-up was also incorporated during my junior and senior years. When I first got to UR, I attempted to continue to care about […]
Bring the focus back to family
As an extension of the Clinical and Social Sciences Department, the Mount Hope Family Center assists families who are experiencing dysfunction. The Center works with both the parents and the child affected in order to prevent further maltreatment. In particular, those stricken with destitution, are victims of violence, or suffer from alcohol or drug addiction […]
Facebook takes stalking to a new level
Once upon a time, Facebook was the next big thing. I was a sophomore when this radical era of change was occurring; I was on the forefront of a revolution. Once upon a time, I used Facebook to branch out and to stalk people in a more socially acceptable way. I used to actually read […]
Pumpkin ale – something to be thankful for
Giving thanks is a matter of joy. Thanksgiving brings family and friends together, strengthening ties and reminding us of the better things in life. The ritual of raising a glass is a distinctive and elating aspect of this tradition.Many prefer the accompaniment of wine at the table while some prefer its malted and more enjoyable […]
Horoscopes
Aries (March 21-April 19) - After a trip to the doctor, it will be official. In nine short months, your girlfriend will be a milf!Taurus (April 20-May 20) - You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. The same goes for dweebs and keg parties.Gemini (May 21-June 21) - You […]
Call it a night – wine and dine at 2 Vine
Midterm season is a cruel time for students. All those hours of work we crunch in to make up for the countless times we skipped lecture to sleep in an additional hour can be really emotionally and mentally draining. Last week, I successfully ended my last batch of midterms, which meant that I could take […]
President must partake in new production path
President Bush enjoys making hard decisions. He committed us to Iraq and, for better or worse, is standing by his decision in the face of ever decreasing support and poll numbers. He promised to be aggressive on foreign policy and again, for better or worse, has been exactly that - well, mostly.When it comes to […]
Genesee Regatta attracts top rowers
UR and Rochester Institute of Technology co-hosted the re-named Head of the Genesee Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 8. "The regatta highlighted the 25th anniversary of the UR Crew Team," head coach of the men's and women's crew team William Green said. Green estimated between 4,000 and 8,000 spectators attended the regatta that included 1,300 athletes […]
Football excites crowd in victory over Mariners
The 'Jackets got two touchdowns apiece from junior running back Matt Bielecki and fellow junior receiver Jay Jay Vanderstyne, leading the team to a 28-24 victory over the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Saturday. Senior quarterback Aaron Molisani took part in three of those touchdowns, finding Vanderstyne both times and Bielecki once through the air. […]