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Web issues
Not too long ago, students logged on to the Internet and discovered that the university had unveiled a new design for its Web site, http://www.rochester.edu. The new Web site features a sleeker setup, replete with stylish graphics and nice pictures. This new attractive design, however, is accompanied by some negative changes in accessibility and convenience. […]
Damien Rice hushed but haunting
Damien Rice is this month's Yahoo! Emerging Artist of the Month, but do not fear if you have yet to hear of this Irish singer-songwriter. "O," Rice's solo debut, has received both popular and critical acclaim across the Atlantic, but has yet to make an imprint here in the states.With the album's release and increased […]
Unethical behavior hot line set up
UR has recently created a new "unethical behavior" hot line. According to the "Currents" Web site, the hot line "augments the existing channels" through which unethical conduct can be reported, like "an individual's supervisor" and the "Office of Human Resources." The purpose of the hot line is to enable "individuals [to] report any suspicious behavior […]
Time to not vote Bush
Has anyone questioned our fascist American government lately? Or have we become too complacent with our wealth and pompous attitudes to rather care the rest of the civilized world exists?What the hell are we doing? Our glorious omniscient president has launched two wars and has already targeted two more countries, North Korea and Libya, for […]
Banner stolen
Sitting in front of my laptop and writing this editorial piece is really angering me. I have classes to go to and plenty of errands to run, but instead I am here, writing for the Campus Times, because I just have to get this off my chest.For the last semester and since coming back from […]
For once, you actually want her to fake it
When I became a bartender last fall, I admit, I had an ulterior motive. Granted, the benefit package of alcohol and girls a package that appears far too infrequently in my CPU Box - was an enticing perk. But I entered the game with intentions far more befitting someone enrolled in a classy institution such […]
Patriots – AFC Champions
The Patriots improved to 16-2 by winning their 14th straight game 24-14 over the Indianapolis Colts. The winning streak is the best single-season streak since the perfect Miami Dolphins did it in 1972.With the victory, coach Bill Belichick is 5-0 in the postseason with the Patriots, who won the NFL championship two years ago by […]
Super Bowl superlatives
Super Bowl VIII was also held in Houston, where the Miami Dolphins defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 in a record game time of two hours and thirty minutes. Sports Illustrated writer Tex Maule was famously quoted as saying the game had, "all the excitement and suspense of a master butcher quartering a steer." This was […]
Men drown SUNY Fredonia swimmers
The men's swimming and diving team defeated SUNY Fredonia last weekend to achieve a total score of 126-64. The men's team can't boast of a perfect record but they have shown improvement with two consecutive wins this month. Head Coach Eric Stefanski believes that the men have "come together as a team" this season. He […]
Panthers – NFC Champions
In the franchise's ninth season, the Carolina Panthers make their first appearance in a Super Bowl. They will be facing off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII, which is going to be held in Houston at Reliant Stadium on Feb. 1.The Panthers secured a trip to Houston after a win against the […]