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Al-Qatami right on Aguilera but wrong on Spears
I agree with Nasser Al-Gatami's review of Christina Aguilera's latest album, Stripped. It is a great album, featuring a wide range of good music which blends together well. So what if Dirrty was sexually suggestive? If you don't like it, you don't have to watch it. Interestingly, Dirrty brought together two polar opposites in the […]
Ammunition control proposal flawed
Michael He misinterprets the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment mandates that the right to keep and bear arms not be infringed. "A well regulated Militia, being necessary for the security of a free State," is only a justification for why it mandates such. Irrelevant of whether or not one is a member of a militia, […]
Ammunition control proposal absurd
Michael He misinterprets the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment mandates that the right to keep and bear arms not be infringed. "A well regulated Militia, being necessary for the security of a free State," is only a justification for why it mandates such. Irrelevant of whether or not one is a member of a militia, […]
Should we pay reparations for slavery?
Lately, many signs have been posted around the campus either for or against slavery reparations. I am inclined to agree that slavery reparations should never occur.The very theoretical framework upon which slavery reparations rest is flimsy. The idea is that somehow people under slavery should be paid for their pain and suffering. Those organizations that […]
Problem printing
With the beginning of the spring semester, Information Technology Services will be implementing a charge of $0.08 per page for printing. ITS believes that this will help defray the costs of upkeep for printers and supplies, but this creates a major issue for students in courses that require large amounts of printouts for required work. […]
The myth of student apathy
Heading toward the second half of my final year in college has made me think about my time here at UR. On the whole I've loved it here, but there are some misconceptions that still run rampant on our campus that I believe hurt everyone at this school. The most pervasive, and most damaging, of […]
Letters to the Editor
I was disappointed that your recent coverage of the multimillion dollar contribution of Brian Prince '86 made no mention of his (and my) fraternity by name: Alpha Delta Phi.Brian's intention was to honor and "give back" to those organizations within the university that provided him with the education, opportunities and life experiences that have led […]
Living in debt
I was really excited when I got my first credit card. I was 18 and I felt like an adult. Me and my $500 credit limit went places. I went out to dinner, I bought myself a CD every now and then, I rented movies. Oh, I also paid my bill every month.It was my […]
OBOC's Fall Revue well-received
The weekend before Thanksgiving saw a spectacular display of musical talent at the Off-Broadway On-Campus Fall Revue. Held on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Upper Strong Auditorium for the first time, the revue brought a dazzling array of Broadway and off-Broadway hits to an enthralled UR audience, leaving lasting impressions on many. Titled "A New World," […]
Paul McCartney has more fun
Paul McCartney is one of those artists who could put out any old crap and people would still buy it. So it's satisfying to see that he's still having fun.McCartney's new live double CD, "Back in the U.S., Live 2002," radiates relaxed energy and playfulness. That's not an unfamiliar vibe for McCartney, so I don't […]