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UR Mock Trial recently received word that they are invited to the American Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament on April 11-13 at Eastern Kentucky University."To be recognized for our hard work is a nice thing to achieve," UR Mock Trial business manager and senior Marc Bressman said. "It's such a recognition for a university to send […]

Security Update

While picking up a family member from Patient Discharge at Strong Hospital, a man looked out the third floor window to see an unidentified suspect break his driver's side window with his elbow in the Patient Discharge Lot shortly before 1 p.m. on Feb. 24.The victim ran to his car, which he had locked before […]

Truth

My name is Melanie Smith. My e-mail is listed above. My number is 475-0109. I recently moved here from the West. This is my first experience in the East. I have appreciated the opportunity to attend the University of Rochester and many people have been very helpful. My big concern is that this is a […]

Jazz ensemble offers escape from stress

If you were looking for an evening of great music last Tuesday night, you should have been in the Eastman Theatre for the Eastman New Jazz Ensemble's first performance of the semester, which featured guest artist Joey Sellers, who is currently the Director of Jazz Studies at Saddleback College in California.I walked in a few […]

Please keep op-ed pieces in proper section

Dear Editors:Re: 2/27/2003 email version:Sorry to nitpick, but "Political leaders are not trustworthy, rational" belongs in the opinions section.Regards,Timothy RuhlandClass of 1980

Alleged price fixing leads to CD lawsuit

One important lesson most college students learn very quickly after their arrival to school is that $20 can go a very long way. Because of this, it is very surprising that UR, Eastman students and people across the country have shown such little interest in collecting $20 absolutely free of charge.In 41 states, anyone who […]

Theater renovations announced

Within the next couple of years, Eastman students will see some major changes in one of their primary performance halls. The Eastman Theatre, Rochester's premiere concert destination, will undergo a major stage renovation beginning this summer. Changes to the stage include a new, custom-designed shell for improved acoustics, a sprung wooden floor designed to accommodate […]

Amerks provide an alternative for students

Are you tired of stumbling back to your room with your brand new shirt soaked in beer, so inebriated that you are unable to remember your middle name? Does every performer at the coffee house sound the same? Sick of seeing a movie at Hoyt Auditorium every Friday night with the same obnoxious, immature crowd? […]

Dialogue looks to clear up campus misconceptions

Although student organizations on campus have numerous positive attributes that foster goals of leadership, community and diversity, the actions of some groups at times can incense many individuals on campus. If you have any concerns on how any of these organizations have acted recently, you should attend the community dialogue on "Misconceptions and Stereotypes: What […]

Hooray for halftime

Members of the Association for the Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent perform a Bhangra dance during halftime of the UR men's basketball game Sunday. In April, ADITI will be holding the festival of Mela. D'motions also performed at halftime.