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Men conquer all in 4x400m relay
The men's indoor track and field team is off to a strong start, playing well and looking competitive for the conference title, according to head coach John Izzo.Even though they have not yet participated in any competitions that involve team scoring, three individuals and one relay team have already met the Eastern College Athletic Conference […]
CSA brings cultural awareness
Get involved. Every month, UR is host to numerous events that help students to remain active in the campus community and promote cultural awareness. Whether it is Wilson Commons Wednesday or an SA-funded affair, there is always something for everyone.Every year the Chinese Students Association plans a variety of events in order to give students […]
New album to benefit disaster victims
The Lance Armstrong Foundation struck gold for their charity by selling bright yellow LIVESTRONG bracelets that quickly became a sign of one's personal charity.Through this clever campaign, not only has the LAF spawned a rubber bracelet craze that's sweeping the nation, but has also donated over $14 million to organizations and programs aimed at improving […]
Swimmers record strong race times
It is no surprise that the swimming and diving teams have improved lately. The freshmen have gained valuable competitive experience while the veterans are simply doing what they do best. They proved their abilities at SUNY Fredonia this past weekend.Men's Swimming and DivingThe Yellowjackets were successful across the board in Saturday's four team meet at […]
Francisco to appear at UR
From Hal Sparks to Dashboard Confessional, UR has had its fair share of quality entertainment this school year, but nothing can compare to Pablo Francisco's upcoming show. This funny-man will really have you keeling over with laughter.Francisco describes his comedy as, "anarchy, mayhem and a skit show all in one." He is capable of making […]
Wasted youth
I have never felt such an overwhelming sense of melancholy as I did after viewing Bahman Ghobadi's "Turtles Can Fly."The film depicts the children of an impoverished village near the Iran-Turkey border, whose main source of income is disarming minefields left over from past conflicts.While picking at my dinner, having lost my appetite, I recalled […]
Tribby, Eastman remember King
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. was remembered and celebrated last week by the Eastman School of Music. On Martin Luther King Day, Eastman presented a moving program titled "Let Freedom Ring II," which featured a live reading of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech.The piece was originally written by […]
Community School releases 'Eastman Folk Sing'
At the Eastman Community Music School, teachers were beginning to become more and more frustrated by the fact that there were only a few students who were being exposed to old-fashioned folk songs. "We've all but lost that simple frame of reference that can help kids learn more complicated music," piano department chair Howard Spindler […]
Women achieve everywhere but America
We called 1992 the Year of the Woman. In November of that year, women gained four seats in the U.S. Senate and 24 in the House of Representatives. The gains included Senator Carol Moseley-Braun, the first African-American woman senator and California became the first state to be represented in the Senate entirely by women - […]
Dining services expands selection
UR Dining Services is in the process of implementing changes to the dining options on the River Campus and at the Eastman School of Music, in response to student suggestions.Many of the changes are in response to concerns raised during last month's reading and exam period. Students were concerned about the reduction of services and […]