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Comedian Michael Ian Black descends on UR
Michael Ian Black is a 35-year-old actor and comedian originally from New Jersey. He is probably best known for his work on VH1's "I Love the '80's" series, but he has also appeared in the film "Wet Hot American Summer" as well as numerous other TV shows and commercials. In one notable commercial he voiced […]
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Survey gauges mental health
On Feb. 1, the River Campus began participating in the Web-based UR Survey of Student Well Being. All undergraduate students 18 years old or over should have received an e-mail from Dean of Students Jody Asbury asking them to participate in this survey. The survey is being conducted by Kerry Knox, Ph.D., Associate Professor of […]
Winterfest beats cold
While the weather may not have been appealing, last weekend's Winterfest more than made up for the gray skies. Comedian Michael Ian Black headlined the festivities, and there was something for just about everyone over the course of the weekend. Black got things started on Friday with a stand-up comedy act in Strong Auditorium, sponsored […]
With Super Bowl comes best BS
I relish in the Super Bowl season, not because of the football, but because of the majestic tango of pretending to know what you're talking about. At this time of year, everyone experiences the joy of making oneself seem more knowledgeable. We are a rare breed, known to the public as BS Artists. I take […]
Iron Chef: Pizza Style
Even though the temperature outside was freezing, things inside Hirst Lounge in Wilson Commons heated up with plenty of people, games, fun and, of course, lots of pizza on Saturday, Feb. 3. The annual Pizza Wars began with a long line of people that reached to the outside of Wilson Commons, all awaiting free pizza […]
Remember Me? Joanne Wu
Joanne Wu, UR, '02, is currently a resident in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital. As a UR and URMC alumna, she interviews for Admissions and serves as a mentor in the free sports physical program provided by medical students.In addition to being a quality medical officer, she is also […]
We could all learn a bit from K-Fed
Is there anything not to like about Kevin Federline?Ever since jumping to the forefront of the American celebrity scene two years ago when he married pop-princess Britney Spears, "K-Fed" has been hard to miss in the world of pop culture, and the fame and fortune couldn't have gone to a more likeable, admirable or deserving […]
Class Profile: PSC 217
Most students desire the least amount of class time attainable. Sometimes 50 minutes can seem like hours and an hour and 15 minutes like days. So when I arrived early to Politics and the Mass Media, a class lasting two hours and 40 minutes and found the room teeming with students, I was surprised. The […]
UR grad visits the Big Easy to teach children
The movie "Elizabethtown" features a truly great cinematic moment as Orlando Bloom's character, having just arrived in Louisville, Ky., first opens his car door. At the exact moment he does this, the movie sound track switches from car interior silence to the loud, electric-sounding buzz of southern insect life. Crikey, you think, that's a lot […]
