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Second City speaks out
Saturday night's performance of the Second City Touring Company ? reviewed on page 17 ? was a hilarious mix of sketch and improvisational comedy. We at the Campus Times wanted to know what it takes to be part of the group that spawned comedians like Mike Myers and Chris Farley, so after their hilarious act […]
CAB brings riotous show by Second City
Have you ever found it hard to connect with your peers? Do conversations about sports, television and current events go completely over your head? If so, according to the Second City Touring Company's first skit of their Saturday night performance, brought to UR by the Campus Activities Board, you are "mainstream impaired." Second City used […]
Dryden caters to students
The George Eastman House's Dryden Theater sounds like a stuffy venue for old, dull films. Surprisingly, the Dryden is the only theater in the Rochester area to still show films like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" on a wide screen, embedded in an elegant setting. The Dryden's programming is nothing but […]
The dangers of whirlwind romances
Chivalry has laid down his sword, put his feet on the coffee table and unbuttoned his pants. Days of walking hand in hand on the moor are extinct. Even the days of sharing malts are over. The key word in contemporary relationships seems to be independence. Yet, in the midst of this proudly self-reliant culture, […]
What does the UR Special do on its days off?
Sitting on the curb outside Marketplace Mall, on a cold, bitter day in mid-January waiting for the UR Special to come, students may tend to contemplate the service. While watching RIT students board their shuttle buses that seem to run every fifteen minutes, one may wonder what the UR Special does when it's not Wednesday […]
Loopy and losing my lunch
Through my column last year, I led you all to believe that all the stupid things I do are the result of alcohol consumption. Not just regular alcohol consumption, but binge drinking. Granted, drinking copious amounts of alcohol does tend to put me in compromising, yet funny, situations. But considering the disapproving glances I get […]
Osborne's latest a promising venture
Joan Osborne has suffered from a tumultuous career ever since she reached her biggest mainstream success with the one hit people remember ? "(What If God Was) One Of Us."Being nominated five times at the Grammys for her "Relish" release and walking away with none was only a snippet of what was to come.Right after […]
Rochester ballerinas learn to party
Memorial Art Gallery's upcoming show,"Edgar Degas: Figures in Motion," could be considered the art world equivalent to "Star Wars: Episode 2."We've been hearing about its magnitude virtually since birth and it has yet to open. However, do not lose faith ? this show is bound to be excellent. More than an art exhibit, it's winding […]
Sticks seek a win
After a slow start, the field hockey team has come together to create a winning combination. The 1-3 start has been neutralized by two consecutive wins against Nazareth College on Sept. 18 and Utica College on Sept. 22.The Yellowjackets had a tough game against Utica, needing overtime to dispose of the Pioneers 2-1, Sunday at […]
Simple stretches can prevent heal pain
Annoying arch or heel pain quite often signals the development of common problems such as plantar fascitis (inflammation of the dense tissue in the arch of the foot), heel spurs or achilles tendonitis. This is often brought on by a number of factors which may include improper footwear like high heels, stretching incorrectly or simply […]