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Fun times do not translate to fast ones

The UR men's and women's swimming and diving teams participated in the Harvest Relays this past weekend. The event was hosted by UR, but unfortunately having the meet at home did not help either team on this day. Both the men and women placed fifth out of six teams.The men finished with a total of […]

From the Pressbox

What do Rochester billionaire-cum-gubernatorial candidate Tom Golisano, the Michigan State hockey team and a Czech police officer have in common? The answer is none other than the Rochester Americans, Rochester's American Hockey League franchise affiliated with the Buffalo Sabres. The Americans, or Amerks as they are affectionately referred to by fans, is one of the […]

Men's X-C bounces back after defeat

After struggling to a last place finish last week at the UAA Championships, the men's cross country team rebounded, just as coach John Izzo said they would last week. Despite injuries to two of the top runners on the team and facing what Izzo referred to as "very good competition, including three nationally ranked teams," […]

Volleyball finishes 5th in UAA

The season ended on a high note last Friday and Saturday for the UR women's volleyball team at the University Athletic Association Championships. The women, entering ranked eighth out of eight teams, won the consolation bracket and finished fifth by sweeping the University of Chicago, 3-0, in the semi-finals and topping Brandeis, 3-1, in the […]

Useful tips in getting your back on track

I'm sure all of us at one time have made the comments, "I threw my back out" or "it's literally a pain in the #@&*!" Injury to the lower back resulting in pain and a decrease in mobility and function may strike the sedentary and active alike. The resultant nuisance may often leave you wondering […]

Under-40 alum gives record gift

UR alumnus and Shinsei Bank CEO Brian Prince is donating up to $2 million to the university. The university believes this is the largest-ever gift it has received from a single donor under 40 years old. Prince, 38, who came to UR after receiving a fluke scholarship, graduated from both the College and the William […]

Jackson talks about presidency at UR

For the past four presidencies at UR a pattern has arisen?a term of approximately 10 years. President Thomas Jackson is rapidly approaching this 10 year mark, as July 1 will be his nine-year anniversary."[The 10 year pattern] is a precedent, not a policy," Jackson said. He sees the position as one that is not necessarily […]

Consultants provide student opinion survey

With plans to look at the current situation of UR Dining Services, the university-hired independent consultants have begun a campus-wide survey of students, staff and faculty. The consultants have been working with Dining Services since August and are hoping to determine the level of satisfaction with campus cuisine as a whole.The study has been extended […]

Students hit by BBs on campus

Two female students were shot on campus with what is believed to be a BB gun from a passing Jeep Nov. 7. One was treated at Strong Memorial Hospital and released while the other, a student at the Eastman School of Music, declined medical care. Additionally, three city residents were shot off campus and released […]

Ritter calls for debate

Former Chief UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter lashed out at the Bush administration for its policies on Iraq last Thursday.Despite his roots as a Marine and Republican, Ritter emerged in recent months as one of the most prominent denouncers of President Bush's war plans. He was adamant about these views in his speech to a […]