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Campus Briefs
Students looking for inexpensive housing in Rochester over the summer can no longer turn to the fraternity houses as an inexpensive option. In a memo released on Oct. 31, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Monica Miranda Smalls announced that fraternity houses are no longer available to summer residents due to unsafe living conditions. "It […]
Choirs and competition to celebrate the finest vocal talent
This weekend, the Eastman School of Music will celebrate the beauty of the human voice with three back-to-back events that will feature a number of vocal performances. The event will bring together "vocal stars of today and tomorrow."Kicking off the weekend will be a concert from the Eastman Chorale. The weekend continues on Saturday with […]
Soccer posts two shutouts en route to Sweet 16
As the saying goes, the postseason is the only season that matters. After being knocked out in the first and second rounds of the playoffs the last few years, the UR women's soccer team has something to prove this year. The Yellowjackets, ranked seventh in the country, hosted the first and second rounds of the […]
Scorsese's remake shows potential for a mob classic
"The Departed" is Martin Scorsese's faithful remake of the excellent Chinese film Infernal Affairs. The premise of the film is such; a vicious boss in Boston's Irish Mob (Jack Nicholson) sends his criminal protg (Matt Damon) to infiltrate the Massachusetts State Police detectives charged with bringing him to justice, while simultaneously, a promising young cadet […]
A moment of silence for alternative music
I blame Fall Out Boy. It's their fault alternative music is no longer what it claims to be - alternative. Okay, maybe it's a little harsh to place all the responsability on FOB, but their sugar-coated, radio-friendly and undeniably infectious pop hooks placed them at the front of the pack of musicians who grabbed alternative […]
Rochester rapper continues to climb hip hop ladder
Emilio Rojas, a.k.a. Raks One/Sycorax, originally from Rochester, attended UR for two years until he parted ways with the University in 2002 in order to pursue a career in hip hop. His most recent release, "A Breath of Fresh Air," is an independent album that features impressive production and various Rochester aritsts. Emilio is currently […]
Summer bummer
Students who choose to remain in Rochester to enjoy the more relaxed pace of campus and take advantage of the recreational and job opportunities across the city have traditionally had three options for living situations. The first is for students to live off campus; however, this can be quite a challenge and bear a hefty […]
Sport authority
Very often, Rochester students use the excuse "Our sports teams aren't good enough" as a reason to back up their lack of school spirit and attendance at sporting events. However, in this fall's sports season, UR athletes have rendered that excuse completely invalid - and the proof is in the pudding.The women's soccer team is […]
Letters to the Editor
Town Hall Meeting Offered NothingI am writing in response to the Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23 regarding Dining Services. The actions that Dining Services are taking in its new plan are in many ways contradictory with the points that they outlined in their mission. First, Dining Services neglected their goal of providing more […]
Giuliani can run, but he cannot hide his record
Proving that American politicians are always looking toward the next election on the horizon, this week two high-profile Republican politicians established exploratory committees in advance of the 2008 presidential election. It's no secret that Arizona Senator John McCain and former New York City Mayor Rudolph 'Rudy' Giuliani have long been considered front-runners for the GOP […]
