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Intramurals sideline teams
There are certain elements of collegiate life that I have grown to take for granted. The food at the Pit isn't going to change, the weather will continue its schizophrenia, the incoming freshmen will continue to get shorter and I will always be able to participate in intramurals. However, recent events have popped my bubble.Just […]
Men dominate Friday night, lose on Sunday
On a frigid Friday night, the men's basketball team was able to bring heat to Winterfest. The Palestra was packed with long-time spectators as well as new fans. Whether the members of the crowd showed up for the game or the unveiling of the new Yellowjacket mascot, Friday night managed to capture UR pride and […]
From the Pressbox
Hype regarding Super Bowl XLII has been the topic of conversation among sports enthusiasts to such an extent that attention has diverted interest away from the largest contract in baseball history for a pitcher. Last Saturday, Omar Minaya and his New York Mets sealed the deal and acquired Johan Santana from the Minnesota Twins for […]
Coffee: A common daily habit with serious risks
At early hours, hundreds of students across campus can be seen flocking to Starbucks, Hillside Caf, Connections and Pura Vida, braving long lines to get one thing: coffee. This simple drink is the drive that fuels most bleary-eyed students through a hard day of classes, especially if they have been up late the night before. […]
Online TV show worth clicking on
Over winter break, as I was exploring Facebook, neglecting my internship applications and staying up ridiculously late for absolutely no good reason, I came upon a very interesting online TV show on http://www.quarterlife.com. I read about the show in the New York Times Magazine and thought it sounded worthwhile. With the writers' strike as well […]
V-day dinner destinations worth visiting
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, there are a couple of things that are guaranteed. Your girl will be expecting flowers, a sappy card and, at the very least, a good meal. So, on the one day when you are expected to pony up and take her some place nice, at least make sure […]
Exploring glassmaking techniques in Corning
This past Saturday, during Winterfest Weekend, the Creative Arts Club and ROC Tickets co-sponsored an event to the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y. Entitled "Fun With Glass," the trip proved to be far more than that. Forty UR students in our group had the opportunity to spend a day sandblasting a drinking glass, […]
Newspaper program beneficial, not flawless
Feeling out of date with current events these days? Or maybe you're just looking to keep up with the ever-changing world? Well, regardless of what you are looking to do, there is good news for all of us. As you may have noticed, the Student's Association has once again implemented the distribution of free newspapers […]
How to have steamy sex while staying safe
Condoms are very important. They are the single most effective method of preventing the spreading of sexually transmitted infections between sexually active people. There's always abstinence and masturbation if you really don't want any risk of getting a STI, but for those of us who prefer to have sex with other people, the condom is […]
Teacher Feature: Gretchen Helmke
Assistant Professor of Political Science Gretchen Helmke works as head of the Comparative Politics Workshop. Her research and courses examine comparative political and legal institutions, Latin American politics and voting and elections. She has written two books on politics and legal systems in Latin America and is working on a third.You are involved in the […]
