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Jackets' road trip earns 1-1 results
The men's and women's swimming teams went on a road trip over the weekend to St. Lawrence College and Union College. Though they fell short on Saturday against Union - 98-143 for the men and 99-144 for the women - both teams came out on top against St. Lawrence on Sunday.The men's swimming team won […]
From the Pressbox
Seven hundred words can hardly begin to explain why NASCAR is everything that is wrong with our changing sports culture. Last weekend, I was flipping through channels, hoping to gratify my daily need for sports. After finding car racing on the first three sports channels, I finally was able to find football. Wasn't it just […]
Men's soccer reaches Sweet 16 to make history
The UR men's soccer team kicked off its postseason play this past weekend, blowing past the Keuka College Storm, 3-0, on Friday night and then avenging its regular season loss to Hobart College with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. The 'Jackets got a big boost from sophomore forward Scott Cady, who scored goals in […]
UR Gospel Choir concert worthy of high praise
The UR Gospel Choir performed at its annual Gospel Night last Sunday at 8 p.m. It was a showcase of faith-inspired talent that seemed to resonate throughout Strong Auditorium and out into the chilly November night. Unlike many other UR ensemble performances, the Gospel Choir concert welcomed audience participation, which contributed to the overall relaxed, […]
Jamnesty showcases talent and entertainment for charity
Amnesty International, a student-run human rights awareness organization at UR, held its annual Jamnesty festival Friday, Nov. 9 at the Community Living Center. This year, the event was geared toward raising money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and, although the event was free, donations were kindly requested. Amnesty International president and sophomore Miriam Moore […]
UR performs well
UR's eclectic abundance of performance groups came together for an astounding, light-hearted performance on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 in Todd Union. "UR Performing" featured such groups as the Stingers, D'Motions Dance Group, Sihir Bellydance Ensemble, Indulgence, the Strong Jugglers, X-clusive, Radiance and Afro Expressions. It was hosted by the improv troupe In Between the […]
Guest performers strengthen Vocal Point's latest concert
On Friday evening, Vocal Point treated UR to its fall show, comprised of a wide variety of songs, as well as a guest performance by Elizabethtown College's premiere all-male a cappella group, Phalanx. Both groups showcased their talents to the best of their abilities with a superior selection of songs that were well-received by the […]
Jackets miss out on League title
In the inaugural Centennial Cup against Hobart College, the football team went home without a trophy, ending their six-game winning streak and their chance at the Liberty League title by a score of 30-14. Although senior running back Matt Bielecki carried the ball 42 times and led a strong offensive unit, UR's missed opportunities and […]
Life, Love… Sport
In response to people making fun of my greeting every week, we will from now on just get on with it. It will be a totally Spartan experience. This week in Life, Love... Sport (Grim Gobbler Edition), we shall discuss a myriad of topics, ranging from one end of the sports spectrum to the other. […]
Hasselwander qualifies for Nationals
Senior Kellie Hasselwander may have hit some snags in her training during last year's cross country season due to injury, but she came back strong this year and made up for her losses, qualifying for the NCAA National Championship meet. She will travel to Northfield, Minn. on Saturday to participate in the race, hosted by […]
