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Earthy World Music Series redefines musical culture
Culture can be defined as the understanding of particular social norms among a group of individuals. As people apply the word to different spheres of everyday life, more definitive separations are made between 'us" and 'the other."Today, we live in a world where a simple tap on a mouse pad can connect two individuals from […]
Hunting for the top coffee shop
Let's face it, Rochester isn't the biggest party city, hot spot for entertainment or hub of politics... but that doesn't mean it's a complete waste of time.I take great pride in the fact that one of Rochester's greatest claims-to-fame are none other than its cafs: Boulder Coffee Co., Java's and Spot Coffee. Rochester has an […]
Get to Know Me: Mustafa Rehmani
Moose is a senior biology major, minoring in economics and religion. He's from Pittsford, N.Y., but was born in Pakistan. On campus, he is involved in the 2009 Class Council and is a chair of the Mitigations Committee for the Student's Association. He is an ambitious and trustworthy Capricorn who enjoys intimate picnic dates in […]
Exploring and enjoying your exit-only zone
'That is an exit-only hole!"That's what my friend says every time I bring up anal sex. If you've ever talked to me in person, you know this is surprisingly often.I'm sure a lot of you feel the same way. People are pretty sensitive about their butts. I mean, it's true that poop comes out of […]
Horoscopes
Aries (March 21&-April 19) Transferring to Hogwarts just might be harder than you think.Taurus (April 20&-May 20) An interesting and fun victory is in your immediate future.Gemini (May 21&-June 21) This weekend you'll make a comeback, not as huge as Britney, but close.Cancer (June 22&-July 22) Before you grab those fries at the Pit, think […]
Mexican cuisine sizzles
After a long day of classes or a day spent exploring the Neighborhood of the Arts, step into a world south of the border: enter Salena's Mexican Restaurant for authentic Mexican cuisine.Salena's is located in Village Gate Square on North Goodman. Just take the Red Line bus to Memorial Art Gallery, and you will be […]
From the Pressbox
Something odd happened last Thursday night. I took the field at Fauver Stadium, where the blindingly bright lights illuminated the green artificial playing surface with eerie anticipation and the crisp September air brought with it the smell of competition. It was that time of year again intramural season.I started intramurals as a freshman, at a […]
UR third at Allegheny
The UR men's golf team enjoyed both beautiful weather and great golf in Meadville, Pa. this past weekend when it participated in the Guy Kuhn Invitational. The invite was hosted by home team Allegheny College and included a field of 15 Division III schools, a couple of Division II schools and two additional squads from […]
View from a Starr
Each team was clad in matching uniforms. The enormous crowd roared in support of its squad. Flags were waved and post-victory champagne was popped. The U-S-A cheers were screamed like it was the 1980 Miracle on Ice all over again. A football game? Maybe a baseball game? It certainly doesn't sound like golf, but the […]
Coach?s presence felt on the court
It is tough to judge how well a person does their job just by talking to them. That is why I wanted to see UR tennis head coach Matt Nielsen in action.I didn't know exactly what to expect out of a tennis coach in general. How involved are they in their players' game? How vocal […]
