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The plan to cut ITS hours exemplifies both failure to include students in decision-making and successful communication between students and administrators to solve problems. This situation demonstrates misunderstanding between offices on campus and the students they serve. ITS needs to be open 24 hours to reflect the study habits of students, providing computer access and […]

With the recent death of Chief Justice of the United States William Rehnquist, the nomination of John Roberts to fill the position and one vacancy still remaining on the bench, all eyes are on the Supreme Court. President George W. Bush has announced that he wants all nine positions filled when the court reconvenes in […]

Dining Services and ARAMARK have made several constructive changes in response to student comments and feedback. Fewer club meal restrictions, extended operational hours and expanded food choices in dining centers are examples of improvements.Students now have greater control over their mandatory meal plans. Daily club meal limits have been removed and club meals can now […]

Dining Services have undergone a number of changes this year in an effort to highlight strengths of the menu and improve the usefulness of the mandatory meal plans. "We were trying to do too much with the resources we had [last year]," Director of Campus Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations Cam Schauf said. "This year […]

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, UR students are mobilizing to provide support to the devastated areas in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, while the Admissions Office is preparing to accommodate students from schools in that area, which cannot resume session until next semester."As the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina become more apparent with each day, […]

The 10th President in UR history, Joel Seligman, began his administration July 1 by outlining some of his first priorities, which include internal and external goals to better UR and its community."The most important thing I will be doing this year, other than the listening tour, is to begin strategic planning," Seligman said. "In effect, […]

Incoming students got acclimated to university life through new student orientation programs held before classes began.The Class of 2009's orientation lasted only seven days compared with 10 days in previous years. Mandatory events remained unchanged. "There were no 'required events' cut for this year's program," Orientation Director Alecia Matthews said. "The only thing that we […]

Thirty-eight-year-old Rochester resident Terrence Roach was arrested on trespassing charges after being observed on UR property in violation of a previously issued ban notice, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty. Roach was issued this ban from UR subsequent to his arrest on July 8 for activities involving inappropriate usage of computers in ITS Center. […]

Major League Baseball has suffered a lot of distress this year from all the controversy surrounding steroid use. Players, both retired and active, confronted Congress this past spring about the use of performance enhancing drugs. Orioles' first baseman Rafael Palmeiro testified he never took steroids, only to fail the drug test several months later.Palmeiro joined […]

Before they enjoyed the Labor Day sunshine, the volleyball team roared into the D'Youville College Tournament this past weekend and captured four wins, each ending with the final score 3-0. The strong weekend opener led to another win last Tuesday against D'Youville College.The Yellowjackets easily defeated Medaille College, 30-11, 30-16, 30-21. Junior Samantha Carr dished […]