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Eating disorders combine with furniture to create art
Nearly 10 million females and 1 million males in the United States are afflicted by an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia nervosa, according to the National Eating Disorder Association. Photographer and installation artist Joy Christiansen examines the issues of eating disorders through the exhibit "Family Gathering: A Look into the World of Eating […]
Alan "Abababa" signs and shines in Hoyt
The term "sign language" had always been a bit of a misnomer for me. The word "language" suggests a unique ability to communicate emotion and meaning simultaneously, and I was unconvinced that, without words, you could convey the same amount of feeling and uphold the same standard of narrative integrity that you can with spoken […]
Bad Excuses
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Homage to Gary Larson
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Everyone's Beautiful
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Voices sing out in honor of Black History Month
As the snow slowly melted and the wind whistled a peaceful, gentle song among the trees, a quiet Sunday evening was transformed into a spiritual uproar of pride and passion as the UR Christian Fellowship and Afro-Expressions presented an exceptional Gospel Concert in honor of Black History Month. The Interfaith Chapel was filled with rich […]
"No Country For Old Men" offers bloodbath and brutality
O Coen Brothers, where art thou? After a decade of passable yet uninspired fare such as "The Ladykillers" and "Intolerable Cruelty," we may finally be witnessing the resurgence of a duo that once won an Oscar for teaching us the merits of putting a dead body through a wood chipper. All they needed for motivation […]
Leadership change in Cuba signifies scarce reform
Fidel Castro's recent announcement that he would step down as president of Cuba has brought renewed attention to the long-standing animosity between the U.S. and Cuban governments, with some Americans arguing that now is the time to work for better ties with our neighbor to the south. Senator Barack Obama, for instance, has stated, "We […]
Courts recognize gay marriages in a step for equality
When Patricia Martinez took a trip to Ontario, Canada to get married in 2004, she came back to Monroe County with a marriage license that was completely meaningless under the law. Her new wife, Lisa Golden, was unable to receive healthcare benefits under the insurance plan at Monroe Community College, where Martinez worked. Because the […]
Vacant stands
Too many game days have gone by when the Palestra has seen a disproportionate crowd between the men's and women's basketball games. This past weekend was no exception, when the women's team could have used extra student support during its narrow defeat by Emory on Sunday.Even though the men's basketball team has had a sensational […]
