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Meliora weakened
Meliora" is UR's official motto, representing the university's commitment to be always better. This year, Meliora Weekend lacks the star power of previous years, despite its high quality speakers. It is clear from any Meliora Weekend flyer that none of the speakers are of the same notoriety as, for instance, Hillary Clinton or Bill Bennett. […]
Editorial Observer
The undergraduate student directory, or stalker guide, is a nightmare inducing publication. It prints the name, home address, phone number and on-campus address of nearly every UR student. Admittedly, the stalker guide is useful to me when I am stalking or, rather, if I am stalking. It is also alarming to me, however, that an […]
Letters to the Editor
Alcohol not necessaryAs a UR student, a staff member, and mom to a wonderful UR sophomore, I take umbrage to recent articles by Chris Voisine and Nick Delahanty, bemoaning the downtrend of fraternity-related alcohol consumption.Consistent lack of responsible behavior by some Greek organizations and some students are causal in the recent probations, not offenses by […]
Alumnus tries for trolley
Formed in early 2003, the Rochester Trolley and Rail Corporation has some big plans to revitalize the Greater Rochester area. They seek to create a leisure-oriented trolley system throughout the city of Rochester. Some of the initial planned routes include trolleys from area colleges, including UR and Rochester Institute of Technology, into downtown Rochester. The […]
CCC Web site launched
This past Friday, UR became an innovator in centrally organizing student groups. The Campus Club Connections Web site provides a Web interface for all student groups to organize their events, member lists and room reservations.CCC is a database program with an easy-to-use web interface, designed to provide a single place for students, groups, and the […]
No limit hold 'em – bring on the 'reform'-ation
As readers of my columns note, I attempt to mix humor and wit to make my points seem at least somewhat enjoyable to slog through. However, I find that this week I can only lay bare some of my thoughts on how best to make this country better. Most of these are simple solutions, but […]
The American people deserve the truth
In the days before Watergate, the American people were accustomed to believing everything they were told by their government. Of course, Americans may not have agreed with the policy of that government, but they always assumed that what they were being told was the truth. It wasn't really until the Vietnam War and the Watergate […]
Music being stolen and kids being sued
I'm a college student, and as a college student, I like to think I have a few relatively inalienable rights. First, I no longer have an enforced bedtime. Second, the drinking age really doesn't apply to me. Third, I'm allowed to download all the music I want without having it weigh heavy on my conscience. […]
Horoscope
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) - Pick up the phone and call that friend of yours who you've been neglecting to keep in touch with. Don't take that buddy's failure to call you personally. It's likely that your friends are just as busy as you are.Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Put aside your selfish ways and […]
Sigma Chi to hold Derby Days charity event
An age-old tradition for Sigma Chi, the Derby Days charity event will begin Monday, Oct. 13 and continue through Saturday Oct. 18 with games and activities throughout the week, with all profits going to the Children's Miracle Network, the alliance of hospitals for children.Groups of girls only can form teams, with a minimum of five […]