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Students may have more access to Net
Wilson Commons may soon get three new technological additions to further its role as the hub of student activity at UR."The [Wilson Commons staff] are looking into installing three computers, one on each floor. Currently, we are talking to Simon [Graduate School of Business Administration] and seeing how they have implemented a similar system," Director […]
Greenhouse speaks on Rehnquist's life, cases
"New York Times" Supreme Court correspondent Linda Greenhouse spoke Wednesday evening in Hoyt Auditorium on the "last days of the Rehnquist court," an in-depth exploration of Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court William Rehnquist's long and distinguished career. Greenhouse, a Pulitzer Prize winner, highlighted significant cases in the judge's long tenure now that […]
Campus Briefs
Campaigning is set to begin next week for the Students' Association presidential race. The election is open to any student wishing to hold the position."The SA President is the official representative of the student body," current SA President Lonny Mallach said. "The president is involved in everything from [Students' Association Appropriations Committee], to dining, to […]
Ice storm hits Rochester
UR managed to escape any major damage over the weekend in the worst ice storm in twelve years."Considering the extent of the damage around upstate New York, the university made out quite well," Director of River Campus Facilities and University Properties Jeff Foster said. "Only slight damage to university trees was seen on any campus."The […]
Security Updates
A suspect who identified himself by various names was arrested for trespassing around 2:30 a.m. on April 4. The suspect was found trying to stop traffic on Wilson Blvd. near Hill Court, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty.At the time of his arrest, he was in possession of a vest which had a student's […]
Taking a break
I was once advised that while living at college there were three main facets of life - eating, sleeping and exercising. I was further counseled that I should try to maintain two of these. Two?This overachiever even sees some fallacy in that statement. There is an expectation that UR students should be in a constant […]
U.S. media propaganda in high gear
In our ongoing war with Iraq, the U.S. government has found itself making a fatal error - creating a two-front war. These two fronts are military battles and public relations battles. Initially, they were doing well in both.But now, as we enter our third week of war, the administration has found itself bogged down, both […]
A generation undefinable
One of the most common rhetorical themes in this war is the way in which this conflict is going to define the current generation. Mostly, this is used as a way to express confidence in our soldiers fighting in Iraq, although it has also been used to highlight the importance of protesting the war.The problem […]
We want da funk
In 1989, rock superstars U2 played Dandelion Day. Many people respond to this with shock or disbelief. For some reason, they find it hard to believe a band as big as U2 would play this school.We think that change is possible. In line with administration's suggestion that student groups band together, we should make an […]
Ballet performs this weekend
UR Ballet Performance Group will be putting on their spring performance this Sunday night in Upper Strong Auditorium at 7 p.m. The group will perform thirteen student choreographed songs and five classical choreographed songs by Rochester native Pamela Wilkins-White.If you decide to attend the show on Sunday night do not expect your typical ballet. "We […]