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UR women face challenges in UAA
Starting off the bulk of their University Athletic Association schedule, the UR basketball team faced tough competition this past weekend against league rivals - the Washington University in St. Louis Bears and the University of Chicago Maroons.On Friday night, the Yellowjackets took on the Bears in UR's first UAA game in the Palestra. Starting off […]
Players exude more than skill
People remember great players by individual accolades. Erecting halls of fame and keeping record books are indeed great ways to honor talented players. However, once in a while, a player comes along leaving a mark that won't be tallied in a box score. Coaches can't teach it, and players can't develop it. It is a […]
From the Pressbox
A few years ago, sports critics voiced concerns over high school kids graduating straight to the National Basketball Association. The issue didn't pertain to the fact that these kids were losing the chance of receiving a free education, but in fact, it centered around the harm it would cause to the game of college basketball. […]
Hustle-plays lead to victory for UR men's team
The men's basketball team has faced its share of obstacles this season. For this team, adversity fuels their success. On Friday, UR squared off against Washington University in St. Louis, with two of their best players injured. Junior Joe Canty was not in the lineup against Washington due to a broken finger on his shooting […]
UR men grab qualifying times at RIT
Fortunately for the UR men's track and field team, they did not have to travel very far for Saturday's meet. Despite the horrible weather conditions, the team journeyed down the road to the Rochester Institute of Technology to compete in the RIT Tiger Invitational. They competed against five other teams from the area, including some […]
Vocal Point sings for excellence
When it comes to the a cappella world, most people don't even know the half of it. Remember in the movie "Bring it On"- remind me never to start a sentence like that again - when the cheerleaders said that the real cheering came out at competitions? The same might be said for the adored […]
Please remove my letter
Hi,This is only way I know to get in touch with the editor, and make sure they got the email. Can you please remove my letter to the editor of October 23, 2003 from the website? I would be very gratful if you could. Thank you very much.Sasha Kucherov
Eastman percussionist lets 'Freedom Ring'
For many, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a true day of freedom - no work, no classes, no commitments. However, on Jan. 17, the Eastman School of Music took a few minutes to recognize what Martin Luther King, Jr. Day means, and as always, added an artistic spin with an innovative concert titled "Let […]
Passing on the baton, a new era
The name Frederick Fennell kindles fond memories for everyone at the Eastman School of Music, especially anyone involved with the Eastman wind ensembles. In addition to having Fennell as a guest conductor at Eastman, many students have played under his baton through music festivals and other special groups. Students and faculty alike know that they […]
UR honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
UR sponsored a day-long conference to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. focusing on education in low-income urban areas, on Jan. 17."I hope that the day's events encouraged students to get involved in something, be passionate about something, not just go to class," keynote speaker and Class of 2002 alumnus Malik Evans said.Evans, […]