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UR experiences power outage
UR experienced a temporary blackout Wednesday afternoon, which affected all buildings on the River Campus and UR Medical Center, as well as some surrounding properties.A Rochester Gas ' Electric transformer malfunctioned at approximately 4:10 p.m. at a substation near the central utilities plant; it was the primary electric connection to the University.Electricity at the Med […]
Native American mascots a concern
University Facilities' recent decrease of temperatures in academic and residence halls will save UR an estimated $65,000 per degree Fahrenheit per year on the River Campus alone. Combined with similar measures implemented at UR Medical Center, the University is aiming to save an additional $100,000 per degree one part of a concerted effort to slim […]
Study finds new gene leading to speciation
A UR professor and a graduate student have been working on a study involving evolutionary genetics and fruit flies, concluding that a rapidly evolving gene in a fruit fly has caused the creation of a new species.UR Professor of Biology Daven Presgraves, Grass Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, along […]
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 […]