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A week in the life of a television writer
Run. The word echoed around me from all directions. It was a big bright red neon flashing sign blocking all paths forward. That's the word my cousin Lynne, a writer for the television business, dreamed of the night before her script was sent into the twilight zone of television. Run.I arrived in Los Angeles, Ca. […]
Burton serves up the usual unusual in ?Wonderland? dud
The idea of Tim Burton directing an adaptation of 'Alice in Wonderland" seems like a perfect marriage of styles it's probably safe to assume that Burton has spent his entire career waiting for a chance to tackle Lewis Caroll's trippy stories. But now that he has finally completed this project, it seems like it would […]
St. Patty's Day: A tough day for one Irishman
March 18 is heaven for those who cash in on recycled aluminum cans. The aftermath of St. Patrick's Day always leaves college grounds dotted with 'Natty Light" cans. For many, it's a time to celebrate their Irish 'heritage" which means partying because their great-great grandmother's maiden name was O'Kelly. But as the son of two […]
UR sues IRS to recover taxes paid
The same day UR filed a $26.4 million lawsuit with the Internal Revenue Service, calling for a return of payroll taxes paid by medical residents and UR between 1998 and 2004, the IRS announced a reversal in policy. The IRS said on March 2 that it would exempt medical residents from taxes up until 2005 […]
Students reach out as part of Alternative Spring Break
In 1992, five UR students decided to use their Spring Break as an opportunity to give back to the community. Trading beaches and sunshine for hardhats and hammers, these students traveled to Chicago, Ill. to work with Habitat for Humanity.Since then, volunteering over Spring Break has evolved into a full-fledged tradition at UR. Now called […]
Hunting in the woods? Try the streets instead
As the dirt around them steadily turned to mud, a small group of generally unconnected people convened outside of a Cobb's Hill Park bathroom. All of themmale and female alike came clothed in green dresses. And when the group leader brought out a case of beer from his car, all of them partook.That is how […]
Spring Break sports wrap up
BaseballThe men started off the season hot with a University Athletic Association championship and a 6-2 record. The men's first three games(when? Over break?) were in Vero Beach, Fla., winning two out of three. The next stop for the men was Sanford, Fla. for the UAA tournament games where they continued their winning streak until […]
Women have Final Four fever
With a week off of school for the annual Spring Break, it was a time for many students to relax and get away from school. However, for the women's basketball team it was a time for hard work. Against four teams who had a combined nine losses, the women cruised into the final four of […]
Traveling plans
Each spring and winter recess, students struggle to find cheap and convenient transportation when they return home. Unlike other schools, UR has not managed to find a successful way to provide affordable and easy transportation during major breaks.SUNY Binghamton University, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Cortland University and Cornell University among a handful of other upstate universities […]
Poverty harms RCSD
Last week, 19 area college presidents, including UR President Joel Seligman, endorsed Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy's plan for mayoral control of the Rochester City School District. The presidents cited Rochester's perpetually low graduation rates as a call to action to improve schools.We understand Seligman's desire to take action, because a school district that graduates half […]