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Basketballl shoots its way to 12-4
After two weeks of winter break, the men's basketball team returned to practice and prepared themselves for the latter half of the season. Since the beginning of this year, the Yellowjackets only lost two of eight games.In the first game of the year, UR dominated Rochester Institute of Technology, scoring almost twice as much as […]
Five runners qualify for conference championships
The women's indoor track and field team participated in their third competition on Saturday. Based on the results, their future looks promising. Five individuals have already qualified for the Eastern College Athletic Conference championships and one of these five individuals has also already qualified for the USA Track and Field Indoor Nationals."I think the team's […]
Men conquer all in 4x400m relay
The men's indoor track and field team is off to a strong start, playing well and looking competitive for the conference title, according to head coach John Izzo.Even though they have not yet participated in any competitions that involve team scoring, three individuals and one relay team have already met the Eastern College Athletic Conference […]
CSA brings cultural awareness
Get involved. Every month, UR is host to numerous events that help students to remain active in the campus community and promote cultural awareness. Whether it is Wilson Commons Wednesday or an SA-funded affair, there is always something for everyone.Every year the Chinese Students Association plans a variety of events in order to give students […]
New album to benefit disaster victims
The Lance Armstrong Foundation struck gold for their charity by selling bright yellow LIVESTRONG bracelets that quickly became a sign of one's personal charity.Through this clever campaign, not only has the LAF spawned a rubber bracelet craze that's sweeping the nation, but has also donated over $14 million to organizations and programs aimed at improving […]
Swimmers record strong race times
It is no surprise that the swimming and diving teams have improved lately. The freshmen have gained valuable competitive experience while the veterans are simply doing what they do best. They proved their abilities at SUNY Fredonia this past weekend.Men's Swimming and DivingThe Yellowjackets were successful across the board in Saturday's four team meet at […]
Francisco to appear at UR
From Hal Sparks to Dashboard Confessional, UR has had its fair share of quality entertainment this school year, but nothing can compare to Pablo Francisco's upcoming show. This funny-man will really have you keeling over with laughter.Francisco describes his comedy as, "anarchy, mayhem and a skit show all in one." He is capable of making […]
Wasted youth
I have never felt such an overwhelming sense of melancholy as I did after viewing Bahman Ghobadi's "Turtles Can Fly."The film depicts the children of an impoverished village near the Iran-Turkey border, whose main source of income is disarming minefields left over from past conflicts.While picking at my dinner, having lost my appetite, I recalled […]
Tribby, Eastman remember King
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. was remembered and celebrated last week by the Eastman School of Music. On Martin Luther King Day, Eastman presented a moving program titled "Let Freedom Ring II," which featured a live reading of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech.The piece was originally written by […]
Community School releases 'Eastman Folk Sing'
At the Eastman Community Music School, teachers were beginning to become more and more frustrated by the fact that there were only a few students who were being exposed to old-fashioned folk songs. "We've all but lost that simple frame of reference that can help kids learn more complicated music," piano department chair Howard Spindler […]