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Student dining plans changed
New dining plans and locations have been announced for students this year, as a result of months of communication between students, administrators and consultants."We're trying to cater to your lifestyles," Senior Manager of Contracts and Project Management Jack Noon said. "It's going to be neat."The new Club Meal plan replaces the "block" plans that gave […]
UR enters case on admissions
UR joined 37 other colleges and universities supporting the University of Michigan in a lawsuit filed by Barbara Grutter in 1997. The case will be argued before the Supreme Court on April 1.UR's support was expressed in the "Brief of Carnegie Mellon University and 37 Fellow Private Colleges and Universities as Amicus Curiae in Support […]
Michael Moore speaks at UR to full house, draws laughs
Michael Moore acknowledged his standing ovation March 26 by passing his recently won Oscar around the front row of Strong Auditorium. "This is the people's Oscar," Moore declared, speaking for the first time since his controversial acceptance speech on March 23. Moore, the well-known writer, director and political activist, spoke on the Bush administration, the […]
ResNet limits student use of uploading bandwidth
ResNet has begun limiting the amount of uploading bandwidth available to students per week in an effort to bring the total usage back to manageable levels. Currently, ResNet is setting its per-week limit at 12 outbound gigabytes per student per week, which is comparable to about 17 CDs and three to four DVDs. This puts […]
Racy Issues
There is never a perfect solution for an imperfect situation. Given the racial inequities that exist today, finding a fair way to improve diversity on college campuses can be problematic. That doesn't mean, however, that there is nothing we can do. We should all have the goal of creating a society where nobody's race is […]
From the editor
It's scary being a freshman. I remember struggling to find my classes, make friends and unpack all of my stuff throughout my first weeks as the weather began its downward spiral. In this maelstrom of anxiety and confusion that you are no-doubt experiencing now, one item stood out from the others in the orientation packet […]
Editorial Observer
In a letter published in the Feb. 20 edition of the Campus Times, a parent complained that the university was not doing enough to prevent the "growing number of assaults" on campus. She accused the university of turning its back on vandalism, robbery and serious assaults. She demanded action. Her solution was threefold - to […]
UR plans to build new BME building
The Biomedical Engineering Department in connection with the Optics Institute have announced plans to create a new BME/Optics Building. Since its creation in the 1960s, the BME field has seen a growth in student interest in BME majors as well as an increase in expert faculty. This growth has created a demand for new facilities, […]
Fatal plane crash kills pilot on field near UR's campus
Pilot Richard Coleman of Ogden, N.Y. was killed when he crashed his single-engine Cessna 210-L in a field between UR's Graduate Living Center and the Strong Medical Center parking lot at 5:37 p.m. Nov. 14.Avoiding the Medical Center and streets during rush hour traffic, Coleman attempted to land his plane on a narrow strip of […]
Green seeks student input
In an effort to increase student involvement in the UR decision-making process, Dean of The College William Green has formed a committee of student leaders to work with him on a variety of university issues."The Deans' Advisory Committee will help me and the other deans to do a better job of consulting regularly with students, […]