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Media confuses homosexual terms
"It seems extremely homoerotic." "He was gay in real life, wasn't he?" "It didn't mean the same thing then." How many times have these phrases been uttered in class and in film? While they've become almost tiresome, they exhibit the remarkable pervasiveness of queer theory in media studies. Perhaps it is the fact I just […]
Campus Times 2005 editorial staff
Jackie BorchardtEditor-in-ChiefMy first semester as editor-in-chief has been demanding, stressful, trying and extremely rewarding. I have many people to thank for helping me through the past semester - my family for always encouraging me to try new things, my amazing friends for understanding why I choose to stress myself out on a weekly basis and […]
Dear Frankie' grasps attention at theaters
The Little Theatre has a bad habit of advertising the release date for a film and then pulling it at the last minute. But the uncertainty of its arrival also secretly makes you want to see the film more - to the point of obsession. So, after six months of "Coming Soon," "Dear Frankie" has […]
SA Profile: National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has been an important presence on the UR campus since its reactivation in 2004. The title alone implies that scholarly pursuits are a requirement. Philanthropy is also another attribute of the club. The NSCS's main goal is to establish "Planning for College Success," - a government-funded mentoring program for […]
Sex encounters need not be time-consuming
Is it normal for a guy to last fewer than 15 minutes during sex?~Questionable StaminaDear Questionable Stamina,I don't like to use the word "normal," but let's just say that for guys our age, only about five percent regularly last for less than 15 minutes. The majority of males our age last between 15 minutes and […]
The Wizard of UR
For nearly 11 years, UR was under the control of the man behind the curtain - President Thomas Jackson. Our very own Wizard of Oz, he has held a position that mystifies not only the student body, but the faculty and staff as a whole - the title of president. Prior to his calling to […]
Letters to the Editor
I want to thank Emily Paret for her wise observations about treating our prospective students well while they're visiting the campus.For one thing, your tour guide classmates deserve support. They are a hard-working bunch, doing a job, rain or shine, which isn't always easy. Try backing up a staircase sometime. Now smile and talk a […]
Bush ties foreign policy, oil together
We were all a little bit suspicious when the administration wouldn't release the names of the people who were on the Vice President's Energy Task Force. We were even more suspicious when Judicial Watch, a public interest group that investigates government corruption, had to file a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit in order to get […]
Compromise suggested for marriage controversy
Just yesterday, Connecticut gave final approval to same-sex civil unions after a close bipartisan vote in the state house. This makes Connecticut the first state in the country to do so without judicial urging. Anne Stanback, president of an advocacy group for same-sex marriage within the state, said she was "very proud to live in […]
From the President: Explore new opportunities
A few weeks ago, because I owed a friend a favor, I danced in MELA. For those of you who live under a rock in the springtime, MELA is a fantastic event sponsored by ADITI that showcases a variety of South Asian dances and culture. Anyone who has ever seen me can attest that I'm […]