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U.S. critiqued, respected by rational people
We, the rational people of the United States of America, hereby declare our beliefs before the world. We believe that it is within our power to make our nation and our world a better place and that government is the greatest of all tools for this purpose.We believe that decision to create life is so […]
UR ranks higher in U.S.News
UR was recently ranked 34th this year among America's best national universities, up from 37th last year, on the U.S.News and World Report's annual listings of "America's Best Colleges 2006.""I don't have to read U.S.News to know about the level of excellence here," Dean of Students Jody Asbury said. "UR is a very exciting place […]
Campus Briefs
ITS Center hours were modified over the summer. The plan was to eliminate ITS as the only 24-hour public study area on campus and instead close at 3 a.m. The move was made as a result of budgetary considerations, but the change has since been reversed."The ITS center will be having the same hours that […]
Athletics display success
Diversified talent is one of the many characteristics that defines UR. Before I matriculated, I always believed the natural sciences was this school's greatest strength, but after a year of getting to know my peers and participating in various events, I learned that the depth of skill far exceeds those preconceived boundaries. The political science […]
Courts' summer analyzed
This past summer was very exciting for the federal judiciary. In Kelo vs. City of New London, the liberal wing of the Supreme Court totally ignores the right to property - the third unalienable right as sent down by John Locke. In a move that makes the USA-PATRIOT Act look like the brainchild of an […]
Cogen completion near
Cogeneration workers spent the summer installing underground piping throughout campus, as well as laying the foundation for a new building and making various installations."Hundreds of projects have been completed," Associate Vice President of Facilities and Services Richard Pifer said. "The construction has gone quite smoothly with only a few delays due to material delays." Piping […]
Summer tragedies sadden community
Junior Michael Lee died in a boating accident in Geneva, Switzerland on June 19. Lee was an avid competitor on the tennis team. He received All-UAA honors from the Athletic Association championships. Memorial services were held in Flossomer, Ill. on July 7. Community services are being planned by Father Brian Cool, Director of the Catholic […]
Students served
The plan to cut ITS hours exemplifies both failure to include students in decision-making and successful communication between students and administrators to solve problems. This situation demonstrates misunderstanding between offices on campus and the students they serve. ITS needs to be open 24 hours to reflect the study habits of students, providing computer access and […]
Abortion cases deserve immediate resolutions
With the recent death of Chief Justice of the United States William Rehnquist, the nomination of John Roberts to fill the position and one vacancy still remaining on the bench, all eyes are on the Supreme Court. President George W. Bush has announced that he wants all nine positions filled when the court reconvenes in […]