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Weighing the costs and benefits of future security and current comfort
For every action, government or otherwise, there are costs and benefits. Since the government owns the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and no private citizen has claim to it, the relevant question to ask when considering harvesting its oil reserves is not one of rights, but one of costs and benefits.The benefit of drilling would be […]
Truth about Islam found in peace and tolerance
On Sept. 11, the world watched in dismay as the Twin Towers crumbled down. Soon, news broadcasters charged Islamic fundamentalists as being responsible for the terrorist attacks in New York City. This destructive image of Islam quickly swept across the nation. Many questioned, how does Islam promote such an attack? The truth is, it doesn't. […]
Baseball looks to overcome slow sart and fulfill goal of winning a UCAA title
Weather may prevent the baseball team from playing any more games in the near future, but that could help the Yellowjackets by giving them time to correct the problems that led to a 2-6-1 record on their spring break trip to Florida."With the way we played down south, we have a lot of work ahead […]
Golf team sets lofty goals for spring season
Hanging on the wall in coach Rich Johnson's office is a list of goals for the golf team for this season.The team sets goals every season, but it went a step further this year. The Yellowjackets included on the list what it means to be on the team and how they plan on achieving their […]
Kelly, can you handle this?
They have been called the new generation Supremes, which is not a very radical comparison since they've released a string of consecutive smash hits and their albums sell like hot cakes. Beyonc, Michelle and Kelly seem to be everywhere these days ? the mere reference of their names seems to spark a conversation. They are […]
Flush the Toilet Boys
With their platinum, cross-dressing lead singer, Miss Guy, the Toilet Boys inspired the off-Broadway musical and movie, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. However, the unique music that poured from Hedwig was a smarter, more stimulating set than the Toilet Boys' self-titled debut CD. This New York City glam rock metal band has been underground for […]
Ichiban a great restaurant for a date
Stepping into Ichiban's Japanese Restaurant was like stepping out of the dreary Rochester Sunday and into a Japanese family kitchen. In the relaxed atmosphere, mere blocks from campus, the delicious meal was easy to enjoy.My date and I decided to try a variety of foods, so we began with the fried ika, fried squid served […]
Spring training gives insight into season
I was lucky enough to be in Florida over spring break to see some Major League Baseball spring training. I went to five baseball games featuring seven teams.While the games themselves don't have any significance, some of what happened in them might. Here are my notes from the trip.Cardinals 6, Braves 2Albie Lopez had his […]
UR loses Consolation Game to Carthage 72-51
UR looked like a team who left everything on the floor Fri. night in Saturday's Consolation game against Carthage. The Yellowjackets battled exhaustion, poor shooting, and numerous folus and they lost 72-51 to the number one ranked Redmen."They [were] a very talented team," head coach Mike Neer said. "They were much stronger and quicker today. […]
UR loses in OTMen fall to Elizabethtown 93-83 as they battle fouls, injuries, inexperience and unlucky bounces
Junior point guard Tim Sweeney covers his head after fouling out in overtime with 1:25 remaining. UR went on to lose to Elizabethtown College 93-83. (Photo by Dan Bock, Campus Times Staff)SALEM, VA (March 15) - Even a record-breaking night from freshman forward Seth Hauben wasn't enough for the UR men's basketball team against the […]