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Cure for vision defects in sight
Ophthalmologist Scott MacRae, M.D. treated a patient last week for extreme nearsightedness with a recently U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved breakthrough procedure. This procedure, rated in Time magazine's top medical advancements for 2004, corrects nearsightedness by implanting a lens behind the cornea and in front of the iris and natural lens. This procedure lasts […]
Phi Kappa Tau fraternity reapplies
The Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, which was de-recognized by the university two years ago, was granted permission by Associate Dean of Students Matt Burns this week to begin the process of re-recognition. The first step in the reapplication process is an application proposal which was recently submitted for review by the administration. A decision is […]
Fair attracts crowd
UR's second Spring Activities Fair in Wilson Commons had more student groups participating than in previous years, but that greater number forced some groups to set up their demonstrations in the more out-of-the-way Havens Lounge. "The success is, we did have more groups. Because of that, we wanted to have it evenly spread out," Assistant […]
Professor explores computers
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Biomedical Engineering Alfred Clark gave a talk on the evolution of computational tools on Jan. 16, sponsored by the River Campus Libraries.Clark remarked on the advancement of technology through the decades, specifically in its accuracy, speed and portability. "My first choice as to which decade displayed the most advancement […]
Urologists study cancer cure
The University of Rochester Medical School released a press statement on Jan. 11 announcing its participation in a new study aimed at preventing bladder cancer. Urologists at the school's James P. Wilmot Cancer Center will be testing a new photosensitizer hexvix on 30 patients from the Rochester area."The photosensitizer, when placed in the bladder, makes […]
Student aid tsunami relief effort
In the wake of the recent tsunami that left substantial regions of Southeast Asia devastated, the UR community is reaching out to victims and students alike through several different initiatives.The Dean of Students' and Dean of the College's Offices organized the university's initial response over winter break with a team of faculty members."It was difficult […]
Seniors announce class gift
This year's senior class gift will be an annual $10,000 scholarship awarded to an incoming student. Decided over the summer by the Senior Class Council, the gift has already been the subject of much debate. "For these past decades, Rochester has been one of these universities that have managed [mostly] to fill the gap with […]
Swim team takes on Case Western
As the UR women's swimming and diving season draws to a close, the Yellowjackets continue to show their prowess as they pulled out a victory against Case Western Reserve University this past weekend with a score of 132-111. Despite the taxing train ride, the team overcame physical fatigue to earn an important victory. "We were […]
Men depart tournament settling for third
The men's basketball improved their record to 11-3 by going 6-2 over winter break. More importantly, the Yellowjackets went 2-1 against tough conference opponents and are now ranked third in the University Athletic Association conference. However, you do not need Dick Vitale to break down UR's two losses since Dec. 4. It's simple - they […]
From the Pressbox
It's true - for many Americans, the Super Bowl party is for watching the commercials, and the football is for taking a bathroom break or grabbing more wings. On Feb. 6, many Americans will claim prime spots on the couch, hoping to catch that super-funny commercial as it's aired for the first time. In the […]