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Smiles' worth something after all
With all of the new rock and "nu-metal" bands trying to break out into the realm of superstardom, it is difficult for a band to separate themselves from the rest of the pack in terms of talent and style. With their latest release, "Worthless Smiles," Sacramento-based Shortie has taken a big step in the right […]
Ice hockey heats up – A look at the NHL
Once the NHL season ends, hockey is usually relegated to the back of the sports world.This off-season however, hockey never managed to stray too far from the minds of sports fans. Before the playoffs were over, Patrick Roy, the greatest goalie in NHL history, announced his retirement. The Avalance stole headlines with the signing of […]
From the Pressbox
As should be expected in any thrilling playoff matchup, the final two games of the National League Championship Series provided their share of baseball villains and heroes.Tuesday night it was Steve Bartman, the fan whose greedy hands gave Florida new life at the plate, and sure-handed shortstop Alex Gonzalez who took his eye off the […]
Horoscope
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) - You control your own future, and as a member of the global conspiracy, everyone else's, too.Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Some surprises may be in store for you this week. However, it is unclear whether these surprises will come in the form of winning the lottery or getting hit by […]
Kill Bill
Quentin Tarantino's latest cinematic offering, "Kill Bill," hit theaters last weekend. I've been waiting for this film since learning of its existence last year. I saw the trailer and realized that this is everything I have ever wanted from a movie.Movies today, despite having non-stop action, are still bland and boring. I sit in the […]
Smoke-free logic – exploring the smoking ban
In the soon-to-be-universally-applied smoking policy, one is no longer allowed to smoke in his or her room, even in a single or with his or her roommate's consent.I myself am not attached to smoking in my room, but vehemently against being told what to do and think by people who elevate themselves above me via […]
Delivery Boy spills before upcoming show
Delivery Boy is more than "the band who opened for Guster." Their unique folk rock style adds violin, saxophone and acoustic bass to the usual drums, guitar and vocals found in the average rock band.We caught up with the band at WRUR's studio. Surrounded by records and equipment, drummer Steve Carlton, bassist and saxophonist Eugene […]
Whose Line' star entertains, prefers Canadian beer
Colin Mochrie, the semi-geeky but endearing - and talented - improv maestro graced the UR stage along with Brad Sherwood, both stars of the popular prime time show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" this past Friday as the main entertainment highlight of Meliora Weekend. The afternoon before the show, I got to chat with him […]
Crew shines at Stonehurst Regatta over weekend
To most students at UR, the Genesee River provides little more than a scenic backdrop, the occasional butt of jokes, and the namesake for a certain liquid canned and sold in stores around Rochester. For the members of the crew team, however, those hardy mariners who brave early morning practices year round only to face […]
Women pick up first UAA win
Over Meliora Weekend the women's soccer team gave the alumni something to celebrate. In their second University Athletic Association conference game, the Yellowjackets pulled out a 1-0 victory over a tough New York University squad.The key to many soccer games is a successful start. Knowing NYU was a hot and cold team, UR wanted to […]