Articles by Jonathan

The Strong Jugglers wow audiences with gravity-defying tricks, excellent stunts and a healthy dose of humor. Read More

Although released as The Villagers’ debut album, the 2010 LP “Becoming a Jackal” speaks from years of experience. The album was produced shortly following the collapse of frontman Conor O’Brien’s previous project, a group called The Immediate. Now, as singer and songwriter for The Villagers, O’Brien pours his soul into the band with success — […]

For many UR students, chemistry has a foreboding reputation. It certainly doesn’t help that a slew of chemistry classes are required for all premedical students, including the dreaded organic chemistry. However, beyond the initial shock of imposing reactions or frustrating equations, there is an underlying beauty to this science. “Chemistry explains the world around us, […]

Eastman School of Music students took the stage at Kilbourn Hall in a production of “Assassins,” presented by the Eastman Opera Theatre. Read More

From its opening sequence — filmed in slow-motion black-and-white and set to the swelling crescendo of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony — “The Fall” recognizes the value of cinematography as art. Set in 1920s Los Angeles, the film is told from the perspective of Alexandria (Cantica Untaru), a nine-year-old migrant worker in the hospital with a broken […]

In August and September, Stratford, Ontario attracts theatrical pilgrims from around the world for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, held every year since 1953. During the festival, the town, which is named in homage of the birthplace of renowned British playwright William Shakespeare, revolves around its lively theatre district. Each fall, UR English professor Russell Peck […]

This past Saturday in the May Room, at “The Strong Jugglers Go Bananas,” the group ensured audience enthusiasm with a constant display of juggling prowess. Read More

With 1,177 students, UR’s class of 2014 is the largest ever, beating the record set two years ago by the class of 2012. Alongside growing class sizes, demand for on-campus housing continues to outstrip supply, and competition for the best spots has become increasingly fierce. While this presently only affects freshman housing, in the coming […]