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UR?s Steven Chu selected by Obama
In 1997, UR alumnus Steven Chu received the Nobel Prize in physics for his work using lasers to trap and cool individual atoms. Now, Chu hopes to use his scientific expertise to help lead the nation to new heights. President Barack Obama named him Secretary of Energy in early December. Chu graduated from UR in […]
Squash drops close matches to highly ranked opponents
The UR squash team has something it hasn't seen much of since head coach Martin Heath took over the job depth.Following a season last year that showcased the talents of the top positions, UR finished the season ranked 10th in the country according to the final poll produced by the College Squash Association.This season, the […]
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Ross Brenneman ranked sexiest man alive by People Magazine
by Alyssa WaddillSenior Staff WriterLet's talk about public sex. OK, I don't really mean public sex. That would imply that you're going to set yourself up on top of the meridian on Eastman Quad on the first sunny day of spring and go at it for all the lovely-weather loungers to see. 'Public sex" usually […]
Hartnett Gallery
I am not a Bloc Party fan. I am a fanatic. In my opinion, 'Silent Alarm," the band's 2005 album, is a work of pure lyrical and musical genius. With notable hits such as 'This Modern Love" and 'Banquet," this album rose to No. 3 on the UK charts and garnered significant commercial success and […]
Musical Legends Sing Holiday Tunes, Metallic Style
'We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year" is undoubtedly the perfect CD for all the metal fans out there who also happen to be crazy about Christmas music. The title says it all, accurately describing the tone of the album. Fundamentally, it is a selection of classic Christmas songs remixed in […]
Learning the Hard Way
"Gore and Bush"- or was it "Bore and Gush"- make me want to Ralph." was a popular slogan for Ralph Nader, the popular liberal and Green Party candidate who probably drew votes in key states from enough would-be Gore voters to cost Gore, a more moderate liberal, those states and thus the election. He emphasized […]
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NROTC shows their extraordinary strength and sacrifice
You can easily spot them in a crowd. They are easily noticeable on campus and they are everywhere, fondly referred to by the student body as ROTC (pronounced roht-see). They are the men and women of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Program.While most of us can barely handle completing our majors, these dedicated students […]
Keeping it kosher: pasta to grilled cheese garbage plates
I'd say I've faced two great challenges in my college career thus far. The first is taking Chinese it's a huge pain in the ass. The second is being some semblance of kosher. For those of you who don't know what that means, it's that I can't eat most good foods. Blimpie meatball subs? Can't […]
