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Unjust rankings
This year, UR was not included in this year's Princeton Review rankings.While this may appear to be a great error on the part of Public Relations, it is a triumphant stand against biased rankings.In January 2007, UR critiqued the Review's methods of obtaining every student's e-mail address in order to send a survey via e-mail. […]
Save on lighting
In this time of economic recession, the University and the Students' Assocation are appropriately reviewing current energy usage. UR has been proactive in cutting back on expenditures for example, Facilities has dropped temperatures in academic buildings. This is projected to save $65,000 annually. Another area where the University can save money, however, is in reducing […]
A boxer without a ring
They say if you build it, they will come. But they forgot to mention that if you don't build it, they'll incite a riot. Just imagine Muhammad Ali heading to the gym to train for his fight in Zaire, 'The Thrilla in Manila," and finding out that his million-dollar gym hasn't replaced a heavy bag […]
Shut up and stop complaining
Last time I wrote one of these, I told y'all to shut up and appreciate your stupid lives. And I'm going to do it again. Since my heart-wrenching sentiments about starving children were not effective, I am taking a different approach.Let's go old school take it back to the playground. Little you is at recess. […]
Look no further for the perfect dating spots
As promised, here are two more restaurants that will woo any first date with delicious food, exemplary service and a romantic, loving atmosphere. PiranhaIs like: California Rollin' but more freshAddress: 682 Park AvenueLocated: Right across from the CVS on Park Avenue.Your clothing shouldn't consist of a hoodie and pajama pants, but don't choose to be […]
19th Ward face-off!
Daniel Ciszek: I give you credit for bravely living in the notorious 19th Ward, Kishore, but what is there to do over there besides thug?Kishore Padmaraju: What is thug? Is that what rich people assume poor people do?DC: No, rich people assume poor people will get a job.KP: Whoa, whoa. What do you think this […]
Runners place in top 16 at Valentine Invite
Participating in their third invitational in a row hosted by a Division I school, the men's and women's track and field teams produced some strong finishes over ethe weekend. In addition to a large field of Division I runners, the Valentine Invitational at Boston University attracted Division II and III schools, as well as unattached […]
?Jackets slip to No. 4 in the UAA
At 15-7 overall and 6-5 in the University Athletic Association, the 'Jackets are still in consideration to make the tournament but will need strong play during their final three games in order to remain a viable candidate for an at-large bid.'It's tough losing two at home," senior point guard Max Kaplan said. 'But we need […]
Sex and the CT
There are some memories in life that you always carry with you, no matter how hard you try to forget them. Your first kiss, your first major boyfriend or girlfriend, the first time you boinked it.And then there is that time, probably way back for most of us now, that our innocence was finally smashed, […]
Teacher Feature: Joanna Scott
Joanna Scott is an author and professor of English at UR. She has received critical acclaim for her novels, including her recent book, 'Liberation," merited the Ambassador Book Award for Fiction. Completing her undergraduate studies at Trinity College and receiving her masters from Brown University, Scott has traveled around the world in search of literary […]