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Transfer students search for niche on new campus
The words "transfer student" bring many thoughts to mind: a 20-year-old college student who can't find the campus dining hall, a kid who spends every waking hour of her life in academic support trying to persuade advisors to help her find a way to let her credits transfer, or maybe a "forced commuter" frantically trying […]
Security Update
A freshman was arrested by police on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana on Sept. 18.The suspect possessed a "significant amount" of what is assumed to be marijuana in his dormitory room, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty.The suspect claims to have denied admitting selling marijuana to security, but security insists that he admitted […]
Field hockey downs Hamilton at home
Field hockey began Liberty League play last weekend by blanking Hamilton, but falling 1-0 to St. Lawrence. Rochester is now 1-1 in Liberty League play and 4-3 overall for the season.On Saturday, UR sent the Hamilton Continentals packing with a 2-0 shutout.The first goal of the game was scored by senior Krista Butler, assisted by […]
Ambiguous Aspirations
Most young boys envision spending their adult years fighting fires, soaring in space or busting bad guys. Some of my most vivid childhood memories were working on the S.W.A.T. team, riding a motorcycle and viciously inhaling cigarettes. What can I say, Joe Camel was my babysitter. As long as I can recall, I have been […]
Infection vaccine research begins
The UR Medical Center was recently granted a total of $4 million to assist in the development of a new vaccine designed to help prevent childhood infections of the ear and sinus. In addition, the researchers attached to the project hope that it will target certain types of adult Bronchitis.Part of the funding for the […]
Logo drafts unveiled
To gauge students reactions to the various logos being considered for the new face of the University, about 70 students, administrators and staff members convened in the Gowen Room for SA President Alexander Pearlman's first Town Hall meeting.The meeting featured a presentation from Vice President for Communications Bill Murphy."My first take of the student reaction […]
Arun Gandhi speaks to Chapel crowd
Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas Gandhi and co-founder of the M. K. Gandhi Center for Non-violence, delivered a speech on the topic of "Terrorism and Non-violence: Choices for the Future" on Tuesday evening at the Interfaith Chapel. The discourse was part of a series of ten events that make up the Humanities Project, which aims […]
Security Update
A campus visitor walking along Wilson Boulevard was inappropriately grabbed by a passerby last Thursday at 6 p.m., according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty.The visitor, who had been walking with a friend, immediately called UR Security via a blue light emergency phone and officers responded immediately.A physical description of the suspect - who had […]
Cross places high at top tournament
Last weekend proved to be a successful one for the women's tennis team, as one member advanced to the quarterfinals and another advanced to the semifinals of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Northeast Regional Championships hosted by William Smith College.Junior Colleen Cross had the most successful run for the Yellowjackets since 2003, when Joanna Toke '04 […]
Horoscopes
Aries (March 21-April 19) - Unable to meet the demands of all you wish to impress, you may find yourself feeling torn. Your nature leads you toward realizing a new identity.Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Frustration and disappointment may have you feeling down but mild setbacks only lead to a stronger future. Gemini (May 21-June […]