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Text messages take over the world
Remember car phones? Those clunky hunks of junk with huge antennas that used high-power transmitters to allow people to communicate with others within their mobile network from the confines of their own automobile? Yeah, neither do I.It's downright silly how fast technology can change. One second, you're popping a five-and-a-quarter-inch floppy disk into your Apple […]
Track boasts a number of qualifying performances
The freshmen on the women's track and field team have certainly contributed to UR's success this season. This past weekend, when the 'Jackets hosted their annual UR Alumni Invitational, the impact of the newcomers was especially prominent. Two freshmen - Casey Green and Jacqueline Cinella - produced Eastern College Athletic Association Championship-qualifying performances at the […]
Golf stumbles at Mid-Atlantic Invitational
Hershey Country Club, located in Hershey, Pa., hasn't exactly been kind to the UR golf team as of late. Last year, the men finished eighth in a field of 15 teams at the country club's Mid-Atlantic Region Invitational, and this past Sunday and Monday, the 'Jackets placed ninth out of 15. "This weekend's tournament was […]
Women rebound after mediocre weekend with win over Geneseo
Despite valiant efforts, the UR women's tennis team was edged twice this past weekend, losing to the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds, 5-4, on Saturday and to the St. Lawrence University Saints, 3-6, on Sunday. On Tuesday, the 'Jackets redeemed themselves by notching a 7-2 win against the SUNY Geneseo's Blue Knights.Senior Colleen Cross and freshman Lia […]
On Beyond Penguin fearlessly funks it up Starbucks style
With a name like On Beyond Penguin, one can imagine how unique this band's funk, jazz, techno sound is. The band is composed of sophomore Sagie Henig on the bass and guitar, sophomore Eshin Jolly on the drums and freshman Jen Roach on the keyboard. Although Henig and Jolly had played as a duo at […]
Lil' Wayne and his posse rock the ROC a lil' bit
There was a stretch of time when the crowd thought he wouldn't show. Whispers that he'd been arrested permeated the arena. The house DJ brazenly teased the audience after each act, running down an endless list of "surprises" that did anything but. The house lights seemed to never fade as the fire marshal took the […]
Ramblers look forward after 10 years of excellence
A cappella has always been an exhilarating part of campus life at UR, and the Midnight Ramblers are no exception. For the past 10 years, they have dedicated themselves to performance, innovation, hard work and, oh yeah, having fun.The Ramblers were formed in February 1998 by then sophomore Jon Huang, who was intent on creating […]
Mela bursts with Indian culture and dance
Mela, meaning "a large gathering" or "congregation" in Sanskrit, once again lived up to its salient reputation at UR. One of the most highly anticipated cultural events on campus, the three-hour performance offered a colorful, vibrant and entertaining combination of traditional Southeast Asian culture with a modern sense of humor. The enrapturing show, delectable dinner […]
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