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Commuters enjoy Eastman classes
To attend a high-calibur school such as The Eastman School of Music is a dream come true for many young musicians. What could be better for a musician than an institution where hundreds of the most talented musical minds come to share their knowledge? Eastman, of course, has opened its resources to the college community […]
Old armory re-opens as local venue
Have you ever wondered why some of your favorite bands never seem to make it to Rochester but are always playing in nearby Buffalo? What is it about Rochester that doesn't appeal to musicians? Most likely it isn't a problem with the city itself, but rather the venues.After outgrowing popular spots like Water Street Music […]
3 brings new sound to ROC
Everyone wants to be remembered for their accomplishments, and "3", the Woodstock, NY-based group are well on their way to establishing their place in music history. From humble beginnings in the mid-1990s in his parent's basement, lead singer and guitarist Joey Eppard along with guitarist Billy Riker, bassist Daniel Grimsland, drummer Gartdrumm and percussionist and […]
Allen brings change of pace
Many critics have been giving Woody Allen's most recent film "Match Point" heat for its "tortuously slow pace" and so-called poor acting by a certain Miss Scarlett Johansen. Even so, I stand by the film as a magnificent change in pace for director Woody Allen.For those of you who have seen Allen's classic films like […]
Cursed by popularity
"I know something you don't know." This is a taunt often heard on an elementary school playground. However, we mentally superior and emotionally mature college students believe we are all far beyond this childish mentality. And while we may not go around punching members of the opposite sex in the arm and running away chanting […]
Horoscopes
Aries (March 21-April 19) - Ring around the rosy, pockets full of posy, ashes ashes we all fall down. If you're picking flowers, which sounds like fun, why do you disintegrate into a pile of ashes? Be weary of children's songs as their subliminal messages could gamma ray your ass. Taurus (April 20-May 20) - […]
Enough flavor to satisfy every taste bud
It's finally Friday and you've survived a presumably long, hard work-filled week. You and your friends are talking about what to do for dinner. You've eaten lunch and dinner at the Pit every day this week, so that's out. Douglass isn't even open and there's no way you're risking having to leave a party early […]
Hillside creamery chooses Hershey
Imagine yourself surrounded by a multitude of students waiting in line, bustling around and excitedly shouting at those around them. It is probable that this will occur when the Hillside Creamery opens in Hillside Caf. At present, the majority of students are aware of the addition to Hillside Caf. The ensuing response to the new […]
Basketball springs into action against UAA foes
The women's basketball team returned to the Palestra this weekend with a win against the University of Chicago Maroons and a loss against the Washington University in St. Louis Bears, mirroring their performance from a week ago.On Friday, the Yellowjackets came out on top although the Maroons reformed their game play. UR was up by […]
Women's track can't stop moving
Personal bests are something that all runners strive for, and the women's track and field team has become quite good at achieving this goal again and again. This past weekend, the Yellowjackets traveled to meets at Syracuse University and the Rochester Institute of Technology, where they performed well and gained personal bests in many events.Perhaps […]