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Dance the night away
On Monday nights, when most bars are closed, Whiskey is now open for "Noche de Salsa." Whiskey provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can meet people, have a drink, watch a unique form of salsa called rueda and try a little Latin dancing yourself. Nedim Catal, a talented dancer, salsa enthusiast and founder […]
Alumni discuss employment after graduation
Orchestras are going bankrupt, the gigging world has become fierce and there is no money in recording - so, how do you have a career in classical music? Eastman alumni came together this past weekend to discuss these issues to current students.The Office of Career Services at Eastman arranged two professional development panels of alumni, […]
Field hockey improves record, heads into season 61441;nale
The rain began eight minutes before game time, but nothing could stop the Yellowjackets from defeating the Ithaca College Bombers 5-1 on Wednesday. Sophomore forward Revay Wilson was the star of the game with three goals. Sophomore Kristy Johnson scored the first goal 13:37 into the game with assists by freshman Kari Plewniak and senior […]
From the pressbox
People, it's everywhere. Gone are the days of pogs and backyard paintball wars. Now, everyone who's anyone is playing poker - Texas Hold'Em style. As prevalent as all-nighters before finals, a poker game can be found virtually every night at almost any given social lounge on campus. Last Monday, I decided to learn why everyone […]
Ranked No. 21 in poll, soccer cruises
The men's soccer team displayed an explosive offense that catapulted them to high-scoring shutout wins to start their season. Then conference play started. Forget the chest bumps and high fives - goals have come few and far between for the Yellowjackets since their University Athletic Association opener against Brandeis University on Oct 2. Of the […]
Opera to premiere in Kilbourn Hall
The world premiere of Charles Strouse's new work, "The Future of the American Musical Theater," will take place at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 in Kilbourn Hall. This performance will mark the beginning of Eastman Opera Theatre's new season.Strouse, an Eastman alumnus, is one of Broadway's most prolific composers. Strouse is probably known best for […]
Can religious buildings be located on campus?
While UR might not have many university myths and legends like some other universities, there are a few strands of lore that do always seem to matriculate here along with the students. One such story is the one explaining why the Interfaith Chapel was built all the way across Wilson Boulevard, making it, technically speaking, […]
Soccer obliterates Cortland and RPI
The golden goal belonged to the Yellowjackets this weekend as the women's soccer team edged past the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 2-1 during the second period of overtime.Both teams displayed powerful offense as they combined for 29 shots on goal. Nineteen of those shots belonged to the Yellowjackets and the other 10 to the Dragons. […]
Retire talk about 1918
This was the year. I knew it. It had to be. Red Sox Nation had been waiting too long for this day to come. And quite frankly, about this past week, I don't know whether I'm still dreaming or if this is for real. I think that is the general feeling around Boston right now. […]
Athletes of the week
Rachel Cahan Class: 2008Sport: Field HockeyMAJOR: Undecidedhigh school: North Shore Country Day School, Winnetka, Ill.ideal day off: SundayFavorite book: "The Agony and the Ecstasy"Favorite food: Chinese foodfavorite movie: "A League of Their Own"Plans after college: Depends on my major, but take some time off and hopefully travel.expectations for the season: To go to the ECACs.Favorite […]