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BSU holds annual 'Blackout' event
Minority students came together on the steps of Wilson Commons Sunday night to welcome freshmen to campus and give minorities a better sense of belonging in the UR community in an event named "Blackout.""Blackout," organized by the Black Students Union, is a "rite of passage" meant to "ease the transition from [being] seniors in high […]
Changes expand Wilson Day into new territory
This year's Wilson Day was the first in its 14 year history to occur over two days, featuring an expanded range of community service activities and opportunities for the Class of 2006. It also included events that were unprecedented for Wilson Day, including Rochester Transit Service tours and urban issues workshops.Senior Dan Lioy, who helped […]
Construction complete, but big plans remain for coffee shop
Renovation of the Common Ground Caf began with the addition of a new linoleum floor and plans for a new rug in the raised portion of the coffeehouse this summer.The prolonged planning process for replacing the floor left no time for the installation of the carpet, which most likely will be installed during the fall […]
DVD loaning system recieves praises
After a busy day of classes and studying, what else is there to do besides watch a good movie? This semester the Multimedia Center is making this easier by offering free DVD rentals to all students and faculty.The program was spearheaded by current juniors Andy Baukney, a Students' Association Senator, and Noah Kuschel, a SA […]
Be aware
While we are here on campus, the world still goes on. Right now, we, as a nation, are contemplating bombing Iraq. We might enter into open conflict with another nation.Our government, led by George W. Bush, worked to give Iraq a deadline to let U.N. weapons inspectors in. Hussein has recently agreed to said demands, […]
Bat boy deserves his dignity
I have a confession to make. I paid a dollar to see Bat Boy this summer. Some friends invited me to the Monroe County Fair, and I willingly attended. What I thought would be a harmless, family oriented, American pastime, filled with demolition derbies, puke-inducing rides, and lots of greasy food, turned out to be […]
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Horoscope
Virgo (Aug. 23?Sept. 22) ? Your love life has been in a slump lately, but that will soon change. The one you never considered just may be the one who's perfect for you.Libra (Sept. 23?Oct. 22) ? Just because you're unhappy doesn't mean that everyone around you has to be, too. Misery loves company, but […]
Greek Wedding' is sure to please
My Dad didn't have to endure submersion in a kiddy pool, like Ian Miller in the box office hit "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", but he did have to convert to Greek Orthodoxy in order to marry my mom. After a brief chat with the priest at the cathedral in my home town, my Uncle […]
Classes must work around religious obligations
As many of you know, this past Monday, Jews around the world celebrated Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It is the most holy day of the Jewish religion where we fast for a day and atone for the sins we have committed over the past year. The reason that many of you know this […]