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SALSA debate illuminates issues
The Spanish and Latino Students' Association hosted a civil discussion titled "This is Not Your Parent's Election" on Oct. 27. The meeting was designed so that both candidates' points of view and positions on different topics were presented by representatives from the Democratic and Republican clubs on campus. Senior Mike Moriosi and sophomore Marquis Harrison […]
Rochester schools seek improvement
The UR Community Service Network sponsored a panel discussion titled "Building Bridges: Making a Difference in Rochester Schools," in order to inform UR students and faculty about the Rochester City School District's current situation of poor educational records compared to suburban towns and what UR can offer to RCSD, on Oct. 27."I think the school […]
Advisory group created
When students face disciplinary charges, they have to deal with dozens of bylaws and rules they might never have heard of before, but until recently there was no group devoted to helping them through the process. This semester, however, a judicial advisory group has been founded to guide other students through their hearing. Senior Danielle […]
Professors receive NIH grant
The National Institute of Health recently awarded $11.5 million to a group of five scientists, led by Chair of the Biomedical Engineering department Richard Waugh.The group will pursue collaborative research of the mechanical interactions of white blood cells, and the disruption of those interactions which cause diseases."There are many diseases, including diabetes and vascular disease, […]
Security Update
Patrol officers entered the Drama House to find over 100 people in the area, most of whom were in possession of alcohol, after 11 p.m. on Oct. 30, according to UR Security. Forty-nine cases of beer were stacked in the basement along with a funnel with a hose attached to it, according to UR Security […]
Football tramples Coast Guard, 37-9
Junior captain Mike Dermody knew this weekend that the UR football team had a chance at redemption."After the loss at [the Worcester Polytechnic Institute], the mood going into last weeks practice was complete focus," Dermody said. "We knew that we had played a terrible game and we needed to get back on track."The Yellowjackets did […]
Students look to apply degrees toward a career
The majority of Eastman undergraduates graduate with a Bachelor of Music in Applied Music, Music Education or both. The likelihood is that these graduates will seek employment in either performance or education. It is no secret, however, that there are a limited number of job openings in the field of music, especially music performance.Music conservatory […]
Huckabees illustrates existentialism
I went in to the movie "I Heart Huckabees" knowing I was going to see a rather bizarre film given that the headline on the poster was "An Existential Comedy." I mean, how many existential films has one seen, let alone existential comedies? However, I had been waiting for this film to come out since […]
Cool classes offered at River Campus
Registration for spring classes begins on Nov. 8. Now that RTS has redesigned its busing system, it is easier than ever for Eastman students to attend classes at the River Campus. Next semester, various departments at the River Campus will be offering music and sound related classes. These classes offer Eastman students the opportunity to […]
Dance Dance Revolution sparks competition
It costs only 50 cents to play. Junior Mike Sofia swipes his student ID card in the change machine and excitedly places two tokens in the game. It is rare that there is no line to play at this time of the day. The tokens activate four flashing, multi-colored lights, a catchy techno theme and […]