Uncategorized
Rochester Revue lacks excitement
To find the fine line between nitpicking and genuine criticism can be difficult. I say that because, at this year's Rochester Revue, I left unfulfilled.To be sure, the annual dinner-and-a-show and 'admire how diverse UR is" plug pulled out some nice acts. And the cuisine part didn't disappoint. But the show did.The Revue is a […]
A rock and a hard place
Mental health services on college campuses get a lot of attention after huge tragedies like suicides or incidents such as the Virginia Tech shooting, but these issues are often ignored during the normal, day-to-day shuffle of college life.Yet mental health problems are, in fact, an important component of daily college life. The University Counseling Center […]
?The Squid and the Whale? defines the meaning of family
Some of the greatest works of art are created in times of turmoil or reveal introspection, self-reflection, self-questioning and the shifting of identities. Sometimes the most abstract, rebellious and seemingly offensive lifestyles are the ones that eventually lead to breakthroughs, enlightenment and happiness.One local cinema, The Little Theatre, originated in Rochester in 1928 as part […]
Stephen Colbert gives bear hugs and jokes to Palestra
Stephen Colbert lit up the Palestra during Meliora Weekend, performing two shows on Saturday night. Upon being announced, he ran onstage to the uproarious applause of the crowd and jumped and danced his heart out.Highlights of the show included Colbert making fun of every politician possible. That included a roast of current presidential candidate John […]
Reverend Peyton gives a ?Damn? good interview
To try to describe seeing Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band live to the uninitiated is like trying to explain the finer points of Christianity to an atheist. If you haven't heard them live, it is hard to find just the right words to capture their unique and invigorating sound.Imagine a wall of sound coming at […]
Brett Dennen makes his mark as young rising singer
Brett Dennen is a 29-year-old folk/pop singer-songwriter from Oakdale, Calif. who has been compared to well-known icons such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Jack Johnson and Paul Simon. He has even been named as one of Rolling Stone magazine's '10 Artists To Watch."In 2004, Dennen released his first self-titled album, 'Brett Dennen." His […]
?You Can?t Take it with You? takes the stage
If you think your family is strange, just wait until you meet the Sycamore-Vanderhof family. An eccentric clan of writers, artists, dancers, musicians and inventors who store manuscripts in the freezer, anticipate explosions from the basement and enjoy Christmas dcor all year-long are featured in the International Theater Program's newest production, 'You Can't Take it […]
Transit discusses current problems
The Students' Association focused on the topic of transportation at its second Town Hall meeting of the semester last night. Director of University Parking and Transportation Glen Sicard and Associate Vice President of University Facilities and Services Richard Pifer addressed student concerns at the meeting.Sicard started the evening off by giving a presentation that covered […]
Feds charge grad student
Former UR writing instructor and graduate student Gilbert Kirton, who is ensnared in a child pornography investigation, will be prosecuted by the U.S. government. Though he was charged by the state with one felony count of possession on Oct. 1, he appeared in federal court on Oct. 16 to face two federal charges of possession […]
Meliora weekend crowds campus
An unusually large number of alumni and parents turned up for this year's Meliora Weekend, which coincided with Eastman Weekend across town. This weekend marked the eighth annual alumni, homecoming and parents' weekend. Executive Director of Alumni Relations Kevin Wesley reported that there were more than 7,300 registered guests the highest number since 2002.Across the […]