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Kurt Cobain biography digs deeper than the hype
Kurt Cobain at age 14: 'I'm going to be a superstar musician, kill myself and go out in a flame of glory."Cobain's friend, John: 'That's the stupidest thing I ever heard."If you want a biography of Kurt Cobain that will take you beyond the 'Courtney killed Kurt" rumors, beyond the image of the pretty, grunge […]
"Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" gets fans on the dance floor
Last week, Scottish alternative rock band Franz Ferdinand released its third studio album, 'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand." The album marks a major change for the group, indicating a move away from a more traditional rock sound and a step toward the dance music genre.The buzz prior to the album's release promised that 'Tonight" would show a […]
You?d better believe
Every holiday season, in an attempt to rekindle my belief in how joyful life can be, I try to watch 'Miracle on 34th Street." Perhaps by divine will, the movie came up free in OnDemand this year. But as if to prove that this world's divinity enjoys balance, the movie was sandwiched by several USA […]
The ?O-Face? isn?t the only thing that matters
Technically, an orgasm is defined as a highly pleasurable, climactic response during sex, the peak of sexual pleasure, that is the result of a complex interaction of physical, emotional and hormonal factors. In men, it is usually at the time of ejaculation.But for those of us who aren't doctors, it's like the promised land of […]
The right choice: eco-friendly clothing
One easy way to be environmentally conscious when shopping is to pay attention to the material from which a garment is constructed. Clothing made from 100 percent natural fibers such as cotton, wool, alpaca, silk, cashmere and hemp are better choices than synthetic fabrics that use high amounts of energy and toxic chemicals to produce. […]
Openface Sandwich Eatery creates art out of everyday cuisine
Openface Sandwich Eatery Inc., perched on South Avenue in the heart of the South Wedge, was the brainchild of Jared Valentine and Drew Sterman, two Rochester Institute of Technology graduates far and distant from culinary arts, who each earned degrees in art and design.After working the arts scene and coming up with a strong desire […]
Top 10 "Overheard" Quotes at UR
1. Workers at Douglass Dining Center registers:Woman 1: 'Did you try my cucumber tomato salad?"Woman 2: 'No, is there any left?"Woman 1: 'I don't know, but it was off the chizzzzzain!"2. In Gleason Library:'No, no, no, we are going to integrate like real men."3. A Danforth worker:'None of my bitches love me anymore. I just […]
Heed the Huskies
Winter Wonderland was hosted by the Campus Activities Board and consisted of an afternoon filled with activities that celebrated Rochester's freezing temperatures and abundance of snow. Activities were varied, each showcasing an advantage of the winter weather. Inside Wilson Commons, there was a hearty and filling dinner served in Hirst Lounge that was sure to […]
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Teacher Feature: Theodore Brown
Rumor has it you've traveled the world. Where have you been?I've been to the Middle East, like Cairo and Israel. I've traveled to England, Switzerland, Copenhagen and Italy. What are your favorite classes to teach?There's an old expression: 'If you can't be with the one you love; love the one you're with. I guess I […]