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Ask us: What is the history of the Boar's Head?
Tonight is the 70th annual Boar's Head dinner, and if you have been wondering if in fact there will actually be a boar's head at the feast, ponder no more. Indeed, there will be a head - and it carries a lot of tradition. The story goes that a Medieval student was off reading in […]
Easy dorm delicacies
Famed UR graphic arts designer Ray MacConnell makes a "Dirt Cake" that is so delicious that it can only be compared to heaven. His recipe has been passed down through generations of students and faculty members. All ingredients can be purchased in the corner store.Ingredients:1 pound Oreos12 ounces cream cheese12 ounce Cool Whip1 quart milk3 […]
Potions of poets
This past weekend, I found myself wandering the streets of New York City and poped into a little bar on the Upper West Side. Once inside, I found myself looking around because the place was covered with shelves of books and quotes from famous authors. I got the feeling that this was a place where […]
Giving thanks for a tease is in order
Well, it's good to be back in Rochester, back from a refreshing break and an even longer and more refreshing writing hiatus. As this is the last CT issue this semester, I thought I should return from my usual doing of nothing and try to contribute something to society. I may have just doomed this […]
Cheers and jeers
A semester comes to an end once again, and there are various organizations, actions and entities the Campus Times feels merit praise or critique. CHEERS to the registrar's office for having online registration run smoothly this semester with enough capacity to allow all students to register without difficulty. JEERS to the newly re-designed Web site […]
Praising progress
The Board of Trustees announced that Joel Seligman, Dean of the Washington University School of Law, would become the 10th president of the university. Seligman is an impressive figure, having co-authored the seminal work in securities regulation. The president-elect has the right vision for UR and is well-equipped to succeed in the many important challenges […]
Coming out for the holidays
"Mom, I'm gay." There I go. I said it. Now what? So many questions crossed my mind when I first told my mom. Will she kill me? Will she throw me out? Will she cry? Will she bring up the Bible? Fortunately for me, she only did the latter two out of the four. This […]
Blind voting, ignorance now rewarded
Fifty-nine million Americans on Nov. 2 decided to re-elect the worst president in the history of the country. Oh, there are other contenders for the crown. Richard Nixon lied to and betrayed the country. Lyndon B. Johnson got us involved in the worst military disaster in United States history. Ulysses S. Grant's administration was notoriously […]
Clear and present disregard
America needs a schlock detox. Now. As the culture war enters chapter two of the Bush years, the media and America's short attention span is freed from election coverage and returns to its regularly scheduled programming. This brief respite from politics is talked about as a time of contrition, compromise and careful reflection as we […]
Academics, college a world of choice
Probably the most valuable and molding period of our life, these four years of college are going to go a long way in shaping our future. These years, filled with experiences, both good and bad, times of laughter and some of tears, will rush by as we surge forward on the journey to adulthood, and […]