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Mundane world is not enough
In the last month, I've asked at least two dozen people about their dream career. What, if given the chance by the divine grace of God or good fortune, would be the most satisfying occupation you could have?By now, you may have heard of a little movie named "Casino Royale." It's a small indie flick […]
Olbermann shows how to really report the news
In recent weeks, we have seen many political stories emerge. There is a program above all others that has reported these stories. The show is called "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," and the man delivering the news is Keith Olbermann. Olbermann is taking an approach to reporting the news that has not been seen since the […]
Muslims should not be targeted for their beliefs
Two weeks ago, Keith Ellison, the first black congressman from Minnesota and the first Muslim in Congress ever, announced that he would be taking his oath of office on the Qur'an."I, AB, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; […]
Strategic assault
One of the benchmarks of the Strategic Plan is the idea of slowly increasing the size of the student body and faculty at UR by 25% over the next 10 years. While that is not a striking percentage, it means that the student body would grow from 4,000 to 5,000 students and the faculty by […]
Letters to the Editor
I appreciate the comments by Marquis Harrison that appeared both in the Campus Times and the Messenger Magazine. Marquis recognized that I share with him, the University Board of Trustees and the academic leadership a deep commitment to diversity and academic excellence and want to be sure that we are as effective as possible in […]
Strategic Plan shown
Dean of the College Faculty Peter Lennie held a Town Hall Meeting on Strategic Planning in the Gowen Room on Wednesday. He addressed issues primarily about growth in the college and the expansion of faculty and programs. He also spoke about a number of initiatives that the administration is looking into over the next few […]
HPV facts presented to students
Associate Professor of Medicine William Bonnez, M.D. and Associate Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology Robert Rose gave a talk on Monday in Hoyt Auditorium, explaining the new Human Papilloma Virus vaccine and how it can help prevent cervical cancer.Carrie Bukowski, a sophomore assistant at UHS Health Promotion Office and Co-Chair of the Student Health […]
Campus Briefs
BSU began their week-long Kwanzaa celebration on Monday, Dec. 4 with a variety of events honoring culture, family and community through seven principles. They have been following this tradition for the past 10 years. On Monday, BSU Volleyball Night was held in the Goergen Athletic Center. The purpose of the games was to celebrate the […]
Auf weidersehen, Opinions
My tenure as Opinions Editor is coming to a close, and it has been a great ride. I started one year ago under the excellent mentorship of Tony Scott, and as quick as possible, learned the ropes. Within two weeks, I had already managed to irritate one of my staff writers. Over the first semester, […]
Interfaith Chapel review released
The Task Force on the Interfaith Chapel released two documents on Monday: "Principles to Guide the Re-Organization of the Interfaith Chapel" - which serves as recommendations to Interim Dean of the College Richard Feldman - and "Communal Expectations for Religious Life." They are the culmination of seven meetings that the Task Force held this past […]