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Design Center holds architecture lectures
On Tuesday, renowned author and speaker James Kuntsler gave a talk entitled "We're in Trouble" at The German House. This lecture was the fourth in a series of lectures developed by The Rochester Regional Community Design Center and the American Institute of Architects. The series focuses on the revitalization of downtown Rochester. "It is an […]
Unofficial results tallied
Juniors Alex Pearlman and Marquis Harrison were unofficially named winners of the 2006-07 Students' Association Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections last night as poles closed."I am very proud of Marquis and myself and the people who rallied their support behind us," Pearlman said. "We wanted to mobilize people who never voted before. We learned that freshmen […]
Camp teaches political activism
Over fifty students received intensive training in political activism and leadership this past weekend in Campus Camp Wellstone. The two-day event was run by three trained staff members from Wellstone Action, a non-profit organization focused on progressive social change."Although the training was modeled after progressive ideas, any student group or leader on campus would benefit […]
Relay raises $44k
Relay for Life, organized by UR Colleges Against Cancer, was held on Saturday night in the Webster-Thomas High School field house. That evening, $44,000 was raised in support of the American Cancer Society."I had a good time helping out a great cause," sophomore John Jackson said. While this was not the first Relay for Life, […]
Duffy delivers 100-day speech at Strong
Mayor Robert Duffy delivered his first address State of the City on Monday in Strong Auditorium, offering highlights from his first 100 days in office and beginning to outline his plan for the rest of his tenure in office. Over 200 people were in attendance, including members of the City Council, the police and fire […]
Group disrupts optics meeting
Five students interrupted the semiannual meeting of the UR Institute of Optics Industrial Associates Program on Monday by playing a recording over the May Room public address system and entering the meeting with an eight foot tall plaster model of a missile.Since the demonstration, Dean of Students Jody Asbury has issued a public letter asking […]
Security Update
UR Security was notified on Tuesday of a possible scam involving postal money orders sent to a student, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty.The graduate student had posted a roommate wanted ad on the UR web page, and received a response from a person who claimed that she was in England but was coming […]
Men's lacrosse posts tough comeback win
The men's club lacrosse team continued their hot streak this past weekend, earning two more wins and running their record to 4-1 on the year.On Friday, the 'Jackets were scheduled to take on Niagara College. However, as game time drew near, Niagara's team was nowhere to be found. UR waited, but the opposition never showed […]
Track finishes on top at UR meet
Running on its own track for the first time of the season, the women's track and field team settled in nicely, finishing Sunday with many strong performances. Competing against some impressive teams, the Yellowjackets' performance wasn't scored, but there were quite a few women who finished in the top eight."After watching most of the events […]
