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Uglies crush champs
On Saturday, the UR rugby team, the Uglies, won their season opener 29-19 against the St. Bonaventure College Bonnies in deciding fashion. In making the trip to St. Bonaventure, the Uglies were adamant about playing their own "smash-mouth" kind of rugby, meaning dominance on defense and nimble speed on offense. "We owned them in the […]
Field hockey splits weekend
The Yellowjackets almost swept their matches this week, starting off last Wednesday with a 1-0 shutout against the Golden Flyers of Nazareth College. The victory marked the team's fourth consecutive road game. However, the team couldn't complete the sweep when they hit the road on Saturday to take on the Pioneers of Utica College. The […]
Soccer shoots its way to sixth
The Yellowjackets notched another win this weekend against Hobart College - making it five straight this season. The team utilized its offensive skill and defensive prowess to quell Hobart's chances for a victory. "Our entire team applies intense defensive pressure and we have multiple attacking threats on offense," Coach Chris Apple said. Those who have […]
Pressbox
Arguably, the trio of Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed will be the best tandem of quarterback, running back and wide receiver that the Buffalo Bills will ever have. Many have high expectations for a new trio of J.P. Losman, Willis McGahee and Lee Evans. Under the direction of quarterback Drew Bledsoe, the latter […]
Sports Briefs
Women's SoccerThe soccer team was stacked up against some tough competition this past weekend. UR surrendered their first game of the season to William Smith College, 1-0.The team challenged Union College, but were deadlocked at 0-0 for the second straight season due to competitive play.UR shut down the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers by a […]
Crime statistics published, concerns remain
Many students have perhaps been aware of the e-mails received from UR Security, or the quick briefs included in the Security Update of the Campus Times that draw attention to an aspect of campus life that, hopefully, no one should worry about their personal safety. The UR Security Services, in accordance with the Clery Act, […]
Tennis aces season opener at home
The men's tennis team blasted into the weekend to become the Flower City Invitational Champions. They dropped only one match out of 19 to grab the title.The Yellowjackets dominated SUNY Oneonta in an easy 5-0 win. At No. 1 singles, sophomore Thanos Kantarelis defeated Eric Bratt, 6-3, 6-2. At his first collegiate match, freshman Jeff […]
Horoscopes
Aries (March 21-April 19) - This week you will discover a new talent. It won't be pottery or lobster farming, but it will help you stand out in a crowd. Don't worry though, you don't need talents for people to like you. Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Wear lots of bright colors this week. You […]
Greek get away dissapoints
ave been to the Greek Isles, and I can safely say with the utmost authority, that it is not the fantasy everyone thinks it will be. Like many people, I had dreamed of the Isles often, envisioning myself lying on a beach with a cold beer in my hand, listening to the lapping waves spilling […]
Health Watch
Just over three weeks ago, I found myself lying on a bench in the middle of the woods at youth group camp, crying. Burning, screaming pain like I've never felt before was running up my left leg into my back - I thought I was dying. It turns out I had herniated a disk in […]