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TOOP showcases sophisticated
In the first moment after the ending to The Opposite of People final performance of this semester, 'Address Unknown," I sat and thought about the group of students who had just created and delivered this remarkable success. Was it possible that this performance was the product of a student-run group in only its fifth semester […]
Weezer?s latest a mediocre effort
It's a bone-hard medical fact that every Weezer fan has been baffled, disappointed and/or horrified by at least one album the band has released in the past decade. One can only pity the loyal nostalgics who buy every new release hoping for the next 'Blue Album" or 'Pinkerton."Although some of the band's latter day works […]
In Rochester
Audit suggests wasteful spending by Rochester School BoardYesterday, an audit of the Rochester School Board's financial spending between July 2002 and September 2008 leaked to the Democrat ' Chronicle. The audit, conducted by the Office of State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, suggests that the Rochester School Board has been irresponsible in its financial spending and contractual […]
The Sweet Embrace of Science
I'm not sure how the idea first came to be. Maybe it was the constant bombardment from all my friends who were taking science classes. Maybe it was them always comparing the 'work" that I had to do as an English major to their much superior and more time-consuming science class loads.Or maybe all the […]
Panhell looks to add seventh sorority
Panhellenic Association last expanded its sorority community in 1991, adding two sororities. Eighteen years later, as interest and popular demand continued to grow, the Panhellenic Association agreed to expand and seek additional sororities to add to the six existing chapters in the University.With the collection of data and the support of the Fraternity and Sorority […]
Why hate on Dining?
The general consensus around campus seems to be that we all think that campus food and Dining Services suck. I would like to say that I wildly disagree and I think everyone needs to get some serious perspective around here. I will begin by listing three of the most frequent complaints that I hear about […]
Late tests risk lives
Recently, a report from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force blew the minds of doctors and patients alike. They reported that the current recommendations on mammograms from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are not sensible. The report has several sections that cause extreme concern. First of all, the new guidelines recommend that women do not […]
Continuity defines UR?s identity
It was three-and-a-half years ago when I first joined the Campus Times, only a week into my tenure at UR. A lot has changed since that point. Starbucks and Rocky have entered our realm while the Mel Express and URBee have faded into mere memories. Goergen Hall and Pura Vida have revitalized the southern portion […]
Prompt discussion
The 2008-09 fact sheet that students can download off the UR Admissions homepage notes that the University has a 9:1 ratio of students to faculty. In addition, it states that 534 classes have less than 20 students that's more classes than the 20-39, 40-99 and 100-plus ranges combined. Taken together, the faculty-student ratio and the […]
Cheers and jeers
CHEERS to the Office of the Registrar for integrating URAccess into Blackboard. The integration of this service is a huge step toward making Blackboard a hub for all student activity.JEERS to Dining Services for taking away half the menu options at the Meliora. The Mel is the only dining venue that offers sit-down-style eating and […]