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Two-and-a-half thumbs up for CBS
One of my favorite comedians of all time recently said that '"Two and a Half Men' has set back the sitcom 10 years." While I generally agree with Adam Carolla on most any issue, this particular topic is where we diverge. I happen to think that 'Two and a Half Men" is a great show. […]
?Capitalism? is strikingly unmoving
What do juvenile delinquents, sub-prime mortgage borrowers and regional airline pilots have in common? To an avid reader of the news, they have all been recent subjects of exploitation. But to filmmaker Michael Moore, these injustices are clear and decisive proof that American capitalism is deeply flawed.His newest film, 'Capitalism: A Love Story," is a […]
Author Diana Haeger creates a love story of royal proportions
In 'The Queen's Mistake," Diane Haeger has once again painted an intriguing portrait of the court of King Henry VIII. Choosing to write on the controversial life of Henry's fifth wife, Catherine Howard, Haeger has provided the reader with her own intriguing take on the series of actions that led to the fifth Queens' downfall. […]
Security Report
Student held at knifepointAn undergraduate student was assaulted on the pedestrian path down by the Genesee River next to the Interfaith Chapel on Sunday, Nov. 22 around 5:30 a.m., according to an e-mail message sent out by Director of UR Security Walter Mauldin.The suspect, wearing dark clothing, approached the student, grabbed him by the arm […]
Extension of fall
After nearly a year since the Students' Association first submitted a proposal to extend fall break, which would include an additional Tuesday, the Faculty Council voted on Monday Nov. 30, to table the proposal until the SA could provide more specific details about what changes UR students want made to fall break.The proposal to extend […]
Student released from Strong
Freshman Ariel Marc Nassau-Besprosvany, 20, who suffered a head injury after being hit by a car over a month ago, was discharged from Strong Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 25.UR senior Mujtaba Syed, 20, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and speeding, according to a recent report in the Rochester Democrat ' Chronicle.Willis is […]
Administer This: Levine sheds light on study abroad
Director of Study Abroad Jacqueline Levine is enthusiastic about her job, to say the least. Levine, fresh off of a trip to Istanbul, Turkey and Tbilisi, Georgia, underscored the importance of planning ahead and the feasibility of pre-med and engineering majors going abroad.How did you get your position?I was very lucky. I had been a […]
Campus Briefs
Umesi replaced on SenateFormer Students' Association senator and freshman Chizoba Umesi's seat on the Senate was replaced by freshman Rohini Bhatia, who is currently serving on the Steering Committee.Umesi was impeached for an attendance violation and lack of involvement on Monday, Nov. 16. Umesi opted not to appeal.Jerome Nathaniel is a member of the class […]
Women?s basketball opens season on a hot streak
Despite graduating two of their top three scorers, UR women's basketball has not missed a beat from its successful Sweet 16 run last season. Two weeks into their their 2009-10 campaign, the UR women's basketball team has surged to a 4-1 record, while outscoring their opponents by an average of 14 points in each victory.Going […]
Obscure Sports
Just in time for the Rochester winter (which will come, I promise you) I have decided to take a snowy turn into yet another wonderful sport that is so cool (oh yeah) that it actually is more than just a game. It solves problems that every person is sure to have faced at one of […]