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SCO smears free software
The public's perception of a thing often shapes the future of that thing. This is why smear campaigns work, even if founded on false accusations. SCO, a software company, has launched a smear campaign at an entire community - the free software community.SCO has made unfounded claims about theft of code by the community, and […]
Misspent spiritual energy shows in 'Passion'
"The Passion of the Christ" makes a difficult story into an even more difficult movie. I'm not a Biblical historian, so I can't speak to its accuracy in portraying Christ's final hours. I'm not an expert on the subtleties of historical interaction between Jews and Christians, so I can't speak with authority on the claims […]
Overly specific directions help but also cause extra worries
Imagine that you just did your grocery shopping for the week - or month, if you're like me - and you are hungry. You reach for a one-serving pack of macaroni and cheese. And what do you do next? Microwave the macaroni with water, then add cheese powder and maybe margarine. It's easy. But imagine […]
Nice Guys' have chance
By Colin BrownCampus Times StaffSo, you're getting ready to graduate and head out into the real world. This is when it dawns upon you that you haven't had a date since you came to college. You start to realize that the world of dating is only going to get scarier from here.This is the scenario […]
Take care with racy spring break sexcapades
I have been suffering in the bitter cold of Rochester since January and Spring Break is finally here. I am heading to Cancun and hoping to get some serious action. My friends say I'm too wild. What should I do?~Girl Gone WildDear Girl Gone Wild,It is not a question of what you do but whom […]
Women dominate CMU, earn NCAA bid
The women's basketball team dominated Carnegie Mellon University, 65-39 in Pittsburgh on Friday. The Yellowjackets finished the regular season with an overall record of 21-4, including a 10-4 mark in the University Athletic Conference. Sophomore Jessie Graham and junior Kelly Wescott scored 13 points apiece for the Yellowjackets to lead the team in scoring. Twelve […]
Food Quest: The hunt for the elusive chain
Start HereStuck in Rochester for Spring Break? Travel plans bringing you back to school a few days early? There is one tried and true vacation that will adapt itself to your plans - the food run.Many students have one dish from home that calls to them, even far away in Rochester. Also, the places that […]
Track team does well at NYSCTC Championship
Women's track finishes sixth in NYS Championship meetThe women's track team put together a solid performance at last weekend's New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships, finishing sixth out of 14 teams, posting 58 total points. "Overall we performed really well," Head Coach Barbara Hartwig said. "Everyone had very high but realistic goals going in, […]
Squash splits matches between Colby and MIT
The squash team started off the postseason with a loss against Colby College at the College Squash Association National Championships. The 3-6 loss to Colby in the first round of the Summers Division, the year-end tournament that determines the final standings of teams ranked 17th through 24th, was disheartening. With a win in the first […]
From the Pressbox
"That's kinda like racquetball, right?" is the most common question asked when I tell people that I play squash. The second most common is "what is squash?"My answer is always the same "you should come see for yourself." A surprising number of people are unaware that UR has a varsity squash team, and some don't […]