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Disturbed Brings Hard-core metal to Rochester
When I found out that I had the opportunity to go to the sold-out Disturbed concert at the Armory last Saturday, I didn't know what to expect.Despite spending the better part of everyday listening to metal, I had never heard anything by either Disturbed or Skindred, one of the opening bands. However, immediately after arriving […]
Security Update
At around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity house was subject to a barrage of flying eggs thrown by two students.According to UR Security Investigator Daniel Lafferty, one student admitted to throwing eggs at the house.He claimed he did so because he had been called an upsetting name by one […]
Landsburg shares unorthodox rationale
Professor of Economics Steven Landsburg used microeconomic principles to argue that more sex is safer sex in a lecture Monday night in front of a packed Dewey lecture hall. Landsburg is a published author who researches micro economic principles and is a staunch supporter of free trade.Although Landsburg is an accomplished economist, he spoke in […]
UR professors talk economy
In light of President Barack Obama's address to the nation, professors from the political science, history and economics departments shared their thoughts and analyses of Obama's stimulus package and other economic recovery programs. Professor of Political Science David Primo, Professors of History Daniel Borus, and Robert Westbrook and Professor of Economics Michael Rizzo brought a […]
Schumer discusses tax credit
Senator Charles Schumer announced at a press conference held at UR on Thursday, Feb. 19, that middle-class families will be able to receive a $2,500 tax credit for each student in higher education. The provision was part of the $787 billion stimulus package passed last week by President Barack Obama.'A college education is a necessity […]
Facing a tough economy, Dining Services delays plans
UR Dining Services has recently decided to postpone renovations of the Pit in Wilson Commons that were scheduled to take place over the summer, due to insufficient funding caused by the declining economy.Director of Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations Cam Schauf spoke about the alternative smaller renovations that will take place in Douglass Dining Center […]
Student groups respond to Gaza sit-in
In response to the peaceful sit-in in solidarity with Palestine organized by Students for a Democratic Society on Feb. 6, a handful of other UR student groups have offered their opinions in regard to the protest.'Some students felt uncomfortable with how SDS presented their protest, while others were upset," President of UR Hillel and sophomore […]
Council rolls out some green tips
In conjunction with temperatures decreases in academic and residential buildings to cut costs, the UR Sustainability Council has rolled out a list of tips designed to get students, faculty and staff to conserve energy.Highlighted in the tips was the use of revolving doors (such as those in Goergen Hall), as opposed to the standard swinging […]
Seligman discusses stimulus package
UR President Joel Seligman feels that the recent stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama has two objectives to revitalize the economy and address unemployment and is hopeful that the package will help with both.Seligman added the package is a bold experiment and feels that if the plan doesn't work perfectly, it can be adjusted. […]
Eastman Alumnus dies in Buffalo Flight 3407 plane crash
Eastman School of Music alumnus and accomplished jazz saxophonist Gerry Niewood '70, age 65, died in an airplane crash on Thursday, Feb. 12. Niewood was one of 49 passenger deaths aboard Continental Connection Flight 3407 to Buffalo, N.Y. He and a close friend, guitarist Coleman Mellett, were on their way to perform with close friend […]