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Common Grounds nostalgia
I've had cause lately, for reasons both good and bad, to reminisce. I like to say that I think about the past a lot because I'm a history major, but the opposite is probably closer to the truth I'm a history major because I love the past. When people say we need to look forward […]
A buzzing Hive
Wilson Commons' first floor is poised to undergo a major renovation. This project presents an opportunity to remodel the Hive, which is currently an overlooked feature of the building. However, with its central location and a new look, the Hive could easily become a popular student niche in Wilson Commons.The Hive would benefit most from […]
The dining review
Dining Services has done a commendable job listening to student input in its ongoing changes, as exemplified in Wednesday's Town Hall meeting. Dining changes should be checked by student input at every possible opportunity, and thus far Dining Services is doing exactly that.The Pit has seen the greatest changes. The new salad bar, especially, considerably […]
Gay marriage symbolizes larger fight for equality
With President-elect Barack Obama's recent victory, many Americans are excited about the promise of change for the future of our country. Yet there is one huge issue that lacks the hope for change: gay marriage. While the majority of voters chose hope, many also voted against equality. Equality itself is the essence of feminism and […]
Men look for revenge, come up short in NCAAs
After 90 minutes of intense battle, the UR men's soccer team's season came to a close on Sunday after it fell to the Messiah College Falcons, 0-1, in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The 'Jackets, despite holding a 4-1 corner kick advantage and logging a number of scoring opportunities, were unable to break […]
Defensive grit?s not enough in 7-10 loss
The Yellowjacket football team fell short of victory at the hands of the Hobart College Statesmen in their final game of the season last Saturday. The 10-7 loss dropped UR's overall record to 3-7.Due to the muddy conditions, both teams had difficulty holding onto the ball the 'Jackets turned the ball over a total of […]
Skaters face challenges on the ice
As snow stuck to the ground for the first time on Tuesday, moans and groans about the cold weather to come were audible throughout campus. For some students, however, the cold has a special allure. In fact, even when the sun shines and it's warm outside, these students choose to spend many hours in the […]
Women fall in first game of postseason
Just one week after routing Case Western Reserve University, 5-0, to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament, the UR women's soccer team hit a snag in the first round of postseason play The 'Jackets traveled to Ithaca, N.Y. to take on the Roger Williams College Hawks on Saturday and were upended by the Hawks, […]
Swimming falls short on Saturday
The UR men's and women's swimming and diving teams, in their third meet of the year, hosted the Union College Dutchmen this past Saturday. Each team had strong showings by both newcomers and returners, but the teams as a whole were not able to bring it all together to take home the win. Both meets […]
View from a Starr
With Thanksgiving only one week away, the heart of the football season has finally arrived. Only one half of the way to Super Bowl XLIII and the 2008-09 NFL season is already saturated with intrigue. The playoff picture has started to formulate in both conferences, and it looks even more surprising than many predicted. Here […]