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Rochester's own version of Sundance
Sick of watching reruns on T.V.? Looking for something new to try? From Oct. 30 through Nov. 3, Rochester has your answer in the form of the 2nd annual High Falls Film Festival. The High Falls Film Festival is the only film festival in the U.S. that specifically celebrates the achievements of women in all […]
Eastman grad finds success in La Boheme'
Last spring, the Eastman Theatre stage was dressed up and the Rochester community was treated to several spectacular performance's of Puccini's opera "La Bohme."The extremely popular and well-attended opera has helped to foster success for its cast. Perhaps the most successful opera in recent Eastman history, it proved to be a great experience for all […]
Elie Wiesel speaks at UR
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, UR will play host to one of the most celebrated survivors of the holocaust, a man whom the Norwegian Nobel Committee referred to as "a convincing spokesman for the view of mankind and for the unlimited humanitarianism which are at all times necessary for a lasting and just peace." Elie Wiesel, […]
Library not a good place for a cell phone
Recently, I overheard a girl saying the following into her cell phone ? "Yeah, I like candy..uh,huh, candy is good ... Snickers is my favorite ... do you think eating too much candy is making me fat?" Cell phones have dumbed down real, genuine conversation. Some people feel that they cannot be out of contact […]
A Tex-Mex tradition
I take my unpaid, time-consuming job as a Campus Times humor columnist very seriously. In fact, it is my duty to educate readers. In this article, I will attempt to educate you all on UR's long history of great traditions.There is a tradition that dates back to the very beginning of the university. It is […]
What to do when three isn't company
My roommate and her boyfriend are always having sex in our room. It's gotten to the point where I am afraid to go home to my own personal space for fear of walking in on something. This really needs to stop. ? I smell sex and candy in Sue. B.Most of us have experienced it […]
Vocal Point misses the point at concert
It seems to me that there's been one thing missing from all female a cappella groups that I've seen ? balls. If you're not going to have any instruments to back you up, you've got to be aggressive.Aggression was mostly MIA at the Vocal Point karaoke concert last Friday. With the exception of a few […]
Soma Holiday' a decent debut
The young fivesome from St. Charles, MO released their debut album "Soma Holiday" in May of this year. From start to finish, the 12-track disc is a solid compilation of hard-edged alternative rock.Filled with potential hits and hidden gems, "Soma Holiday" plays heavily to our vast array of emotions. In appealing to the listener's sensations, […]
Floetry mediocre
Now that the likes of Erykah Badu and Maxwell have broken their new stylings into the scene, many have followed in their steps. Even the critics gave that specific genre of music a name ? neosoul. As if soul ever became old.Years after Arrested Development developed an audience for down-to-earth R&B, many sought refuge in […]
How could Feminism be dead?
The Hartnett Gallery's second show of this year showcases two female artists' perspectives on love, relationships and bridesmaids' dresses.It is called "First Comes Love" and is the work of a collaboration between Cecilia Berkovic and Katherine Mulherin. In the Hartnett's official statements on the show's overriding theme it states, "While both [Berkovic and Mulherin] are […]