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Road Trippn'
I would like nothing more than to pack my bags, catch a cab to the airport and fly to a golden beach near the equator for a week of sun and five gallon margaritas. However, I'm broke. So, as I once again prepare for my return to Hartford, Conn. - average temperature this time of […]
Pledging restrictions discussed
As my term as SA President draws to its inevitable conclusion, I find myself increasingly drawn into issues involving Greek life. One subject that has arisen recently on these very pages has been the decision by three coaches of men's athletic teams to prohibit pledging by their athletes until they have reached their sophomore year. […]
Sex & the CT: Pornography titillates various viewers
Why is porn so popular?~Clueless GirlDear Clueless Girl,Pornography, or erotica as it is sometimes called, is appealing to people for countless different reasons - but don't be mistaken, it's not only men who can enjoy it. Pornography gives both sexes the sense that they're seeing something that they shouldn't be seeing. This makes them feel […]
Easy Dorm Delicacies
If you've ever been able to venture anywhere from Boulder, Colo. to Westwood, Calif., perhaps you've been fortunate enough to patronize BJ's Brewhouse, home of the "pizookie." Don't let the funny name fool you. This cookie is not for the amateur. The pizookie comes in several flavors including chocolate chunk, peanut butter and white chocolate […]
Program succeeds
The Fashionably Late program provides late-night non-alcoholic entertainment for the UR community and should be attended to a greater extent by the student body. Some of the events that it has held in the past have had satisfactory attendance. Since it has an interest in expanding its offerings, Fashionably Late should seek strong groups to […]
Not crying for Argentina
Well, my bags aren't packed and I'm not ready to go. That doesn't really seem to matter, though. I'm still leaving for Buenos Aires, Argentina in three days. Yes, like many students at UR, I have chosen to study abroad. This is a truly unique experience because, for the next five months, I will be […]
Health Watch
It's that time of year again - the time when college students across the country put aside their books and head off in search of sun and good times. While spring break vacations can be an excellent way to de-stress, build friendships and rejuvenate, all too often students spend too much time focusing on having […]
Everyone loves sticky fingers
How does one fully enjoy the restaurant experience? When all five senses - smell, sight, sound, feel and most importantly, taste - are indulged. Walking into the Sticky Lips BBQ Pit, you're buffeted by the sweet smell of delicious barbecue. You realize it's the 1940s, with down-home blues playing and a lively crowd having a […]
Clearing up 'bisexual'
By now it's probably a well-known fact that in addition to gays, lesbians and transgendered people, there is a whole other group called bisexuals. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding bisexuals, because they're not nearly as present in the media as gays and lesbians. Bisexual people are attracted to both men and women, but […]
From the Pressbox
Last week in Philadelphia, Temple University basketball coach John Chaney stooped so low that he could wrestle with Mini Me. He had one of his "goon" players go out against rival Saint Joseph's University and practice street fighting moves. Upset with calls by officials, Chaney sent in seldom played Nehemiah Ingram to "send a message." […]