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Poking fun at the news
1. The Utah House of Representatives has voted to restore the use of execution by firing squad. Although this leaves convicted criminals on the wrong end of things, it most importantly gives aspiring executioners a shot. 2. An Ohio man pleaded guilty to selling fake urine for drug tests. That’s what you get when your […]
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If nature could interact with humans
Certainly, if trees could talk, you would never be able to win an argument against them because they would only stand their ground. All around the world, the sky would look down upon us but would have enough compassion to give us some occasional snow days. Rain would rub in our face that it gets […]
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Winter parking: UR’s commitment to student fitness
They say that Rochester has two seasons: winter and construction. Well, the architects who constructed the University of Rochester parking system definitely had winter on their minds. Although the parking lots were created for students to park their cars, they also have a health-conscious motive. Winter parking was designed to help students become fit through […]
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Valentine’s Day signs: How to tell if your crush likes you
1. First off, to save some time, go right up to your crush and ask, “Hey, do you like me?” If they reply “no,” well, then your crush doesn’t like you. I was considering ending this article at that, but something tells me people want less bold advice. 2. One good sign to tell if […]
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What is love? Baby don’t hurt me!
Love is in the air. I’m not sure how this commonly accepted phrase limits love to only the air. Why can’t love be in the ocean too? Valentine’s Day has become extremely commercialized to the extent where people spend whatever money they have left over from Christmas on loved ones. Valentine’s Day is the ugly […]
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New cafe to open in former Hotel Cadillac
Rochesterians will be either excited or exhausted to learn that yet another coffee establishment is making its way to downtown. The new caf e, owned communally but operated by local coffee-loving entrepreneur Astrid Fitzgerald, 31, will open later this month at 45 Chestnut St. in what used to be the iconic Hotel Cadillac. Although the […]
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Dear Chris: Help!
Dear Chris: There’s a really pretty girl, but she’s a freshman, and I’m a second semester senior. -Thanks, Romantic Chris: I think what you need is a little more time. Try walking underneath the clock tower. I’m sure if you come off as a nice guy she’ll give you a chance. Go ahead and ask […]
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Taking the plunge
Recently, I made the wise decision to sign up for the annual Polar Plunge, in which participants take a dip in Lake Ontario’s frigid winter waters. Fairly straightforward, right? Wrong. I had a few expectations prior to signing up for this event. I thought that we would be able to witness polar bears dive into […]
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Plowing forward: A new UR perspective on a classic complaint
The University of Rochester is no stranger to bad weather. Year after year, it has tried to deal with everyday snowstorms by using pounds of salt and large snow plows. Yet, despite all of the school’s efforts, many students are still frequently injured by patches of ice and blinding snow. The 2011 storm was so […]
