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Men's tennis splits in preparation for UAAs
The men's tennis team split a pair of close matches against tough squads on the road in its final tuneup before the UAA Championships.The Yellowjackets defeated the College of New Jersey 5-2 on Saturday and lost to Swarthmore College 4-3 on Sunday.UR had hoped to win both meets, but taking one of two was a […]
Renewing a rivalry
The 82-game grind that is the NBA season is over and 16 teams are left with dreams of a championship. One thing is certain - whichever team wins its all will have a fearless performer that it can turn to at crunch time to deliver a win.Michael Jordan embraced the spotlight and redefined the word […]
Golf 4th at Mid-Atlantic
At first glance, finishing fourth in a 15-team tournament might seem pretty good. However, the golf team knows that it could have wrapped up a bid to the NCAA Championships by placing third or better at the Mid-Atlantic Region Classic in Hershey, Pa.UR shot 321 and 314 to finish with a 635, 17 shots behind […]
No returns necessary
The Midnight Ramblers may be the younger of the two all male a cappella groups at UR, but they aren't nave when it comes to making a CD to represent their strongest endeavors. However, one might not immediately guess this by looking at the pack of girls that seemingly follow them around as if they […]
Searchworks' art tests boundaries
As I turned the corner in Wilson Commons to enter the Hartnett Gallery ? I now know where it is ? I was bombarded with women's breasts. Granted, it was a photograph, but it shocked me nonetheless. This photograph, entitled "icetop," is just one of the digitally produced, photo-based works in Sue Lloyd's exhibit "searchworks."Overall, […]
Mela high energy show
Thundering drumbeats, fast-paced dancing and glittering costumes were all part of the Mela festivities that took place last Saturday in Strong Auditorium. The auditorium was overflowing, with nearly a third of the campus in attendance. Many had trouble finding seats, and the performance was delayed 30 minutes as crowds attempted to find a place to […]
Horoscope
Aries (March 21?April 19) ? It may be amazing outside, but don't spend too much time people-watching on the quad. You'll forget to go to class and spend the next two weeks putting aloe on that sunburn.Taurus (April 20?May 20) ? You try too hard ? once you start trying to impress someone, it won't […]
Behind the bar
A few weeks ago I took a bartending class in an attempt to get a better job for the summer. I had recently met a dozen people with bartending jobs and the more I heard about it, the more I realized that it would be a great way to spend my summer.Now that I've taken […]
Ballet Performance Group a refreshing break from work
I have the solution to your worries and frustrations that inevitably and dauntingly accompany the end of the semester. Secure yourself a comfy seat in Strong Auditorium on Sunday at 7 p.m., and I guarantee the last thing that will be on your mind is that 20 page paper about the politics of Estonia due […]
My face is marred by unsightly facial hair
This week, I would like to address the problem of facial hair. Mainly mine. Some people can pull off facial hair, be it a full beard or a Fu Manchu mustache. I, on the other hand, can't.This is a decision I am ready to commit to for the rest of my life. Religion, occupation, musical […]