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Development of the self begins early in one's life
I recently viewed a program on the National Geographic channel entitled "The Human Body." The program explained in vivid detail how all the cells in the human body function on an everyday basis during the various phases of one's lifetime, and also discussed the various ways that diseases can fatally prohibit and inhibit normal body […]
Living in a Sim world not so simple
The other day, with a little free time on my hands, I pondered what to do. My closet was staring at me with a look of despair that read "must do laundry - you have one shirt left and that shirt has a stain on it." I could've opted to get ahead on my reading, […]
Life changed by service trip
When I returned to the States from Malawi, I found myself answering one of two questions: (A) So, what were you actually doing in Malawi? or (B) Name your top five best moments from Malawi.(A) was answered with general statements. I usually started with: "It was really incredible." Sometimes, I replaced "incredible" with "awesome" or […]
Letter to the Editor: Recent alum rejects suggestion
In Ben Wrobel's editorial, "New name could boost fame," he suggests we change the name of our school to Eastman University. While I can definitely understand his annoyance at people confusing UR with RIT (and even RPI, in my experience), the name is not the problem. First, as a current grad student at Washington University […]
Letter to the Editor: Reader frowns upon choice
I, too, like Steven Burnett, the author of "Comedy Central's Birbiglia Jazzes Up The Weekend," enjoyed Mike Birbiglia's performance during Yellowjacket Weekend. Then I read his review of the show. I was appalled by the lack of taste and class Burnett demonstrated to the University community by highlighting a line used by Birbiglia, which contained […]
Letter to the Editor: Pork enthusiast bolsters
Mr. Brenneman, we hear your pain. A day without the possibility of bacon cheeseburgers is a day without much hope of Meliora (the pursuit of betterment). Instead, we have arrived at bitterment. In my effort to improve the world before I finally leave the campus (die), I pledge a pound of bacon if you can […]
Men should be rejecting their gender roles, too
I've noticed a trend in the last few years among the men I know. It might have something to do with my location (urban areas, one of which is San Francisco). It might have to do with the places where I spend the majority of my time (gay bars and college campuses). It might have […]
Tasing has political implications for Sen. Kerry
After a 21-year-old student was tased at the University of Florida last week, many questions remain about right and wrong. But what about political repercussions?The incident that occurred at the University of Florida last week has been creating a lot of ethical friction. Andrew Meyer, 21, was the student who stood up to question Senator […]
Colin backlash
On Monday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at Columbia University, an event that provoked strong feelings from many in the academic and journalistic communities. The main controversy was whether it was appropriate for Columbia to invite Ahmadinejad - the leader of a country purported to be part of an "axis of evil" who has expressed […]
Dining responds
On Monday, UR Dining Services stepped up to the plate, reinstating many of the services students were so upset to see taken away. As promised in the town hall meeting, breakfast options such as bagels and cereal have - while not during breakfast hours - returned to the Pit, drinks that are able to be […]
