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Tennis blanks RIT, 9-0
The past week was an eventful one for the UR women's tennis team, beating Rochester Institute of Technology 9-0 and having freshman Lia Weiner advance to the quarterfinals of the singles draw and the semifinals of the doubles draws at the ITA Regional Championships hosted by William Smith College.Against RIT, the women turned on the […]
Teacher Feature: Morris Pierce
Morris Pierce is an Assistant Professor of History and the University's Energy Manager. He has successfully linked the two topics both in his research and his teaching. Pierce received his bachelor's degree from West Point Military Academy and earned his PhD in history from the University of Rochester. He currently teaches a course in American […]
Field hockey brings record to 5-2
Yellowjackets field hockey extended their winning streak to four games after beating Hamilton College on Friday but lost to St. Lawrence University on Saturday and William Smith College on Wednesday. After beginning Liberty League play on the road last weekend and one home game, the 'Jackets are 1-2 in league action and have a 5-3 […]
Individuals stand out at Classic
Over the weekend, the UR men's tennis team played at the St. Lawrence University Fall Men's Tennis Classic against several local schools.Sophomore Brian Bowman and freshman Ryan Kovaleski combined forces to win the tournament's "A" doubles bracket. The duo beat Critter Tamm and Chris Rodilosso of St. Lawrence University, 8-5. The win by Bowman/Kovaleski followed […]
Volleyball spikes its record to 11-6
The volleyball team started off their home stint with full force on Thursday, dominating Medaille College in three uneven games. They carried that energy on the road when they visited Keuka College on Saturday, taking the match in four games. They were unable to carry it for one more match, however, as the Ithaca College […]
From the Pressbox
It is hard to ignore the fact that Eldrick "Tiger" Woods is well on his way to becoming arguably the greatest golfer of all time (yes, Jack Nicklaus deserves this title as well). Tiger's 2007 campaign on the Professional Golf Association Tour might not equal his performance in 2000, in which he won three of […]
World music group Qantar blows away Eastman audiences
A near-capacity audience at Eastman's intimate Kilbourn Hall was treated to a riveting performance at Tuesday night's concert by international world-music supergroup Qantar, fronted by composer, scholar and stringed instrument virtuoso Simon Shaheen. Shaheen, born and raised in Palestine, learned the 'ud, a short-necked lute, from his father. Today, Shaheen is regarded as a peerless […]
NeoCollage performs unique new material
In the fall of 2004, five students at the Eastman School of Music banded together to form a new musical group. Their purpose: to play music and see what could be created by fusing electronic pop and traditional classical styles. The group called itself NeoCollage and began creating music using a violin, a viola, both […]
Chinese celebration showcases dance, drama and music
On Sunday evening, I was treated to an enthralling exhibit of song and dance as I gathered with many others to enjoy the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations. Organized by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at UR and the Chinese Federation of Greater Rochester, the festival featured performances by the Chinese Arts Academy, Chinese Dance […]
Life, Love… Sport
Good morning everybody. Welcome to another Life, Love... Sport (Meltdown Edition). Good times all around this week in the world of sports. From Louisville sinking faster than the Titanic to the Saints officially marching out of town, to the Red Sox holding on for dear life, also like the Titanic, there is tons of stuff […]
