? Sophomore Mary LeBrun and junior Lisa Johns finished first and second consecutively at the opening cross-country meet with personal records. According to coach Barbara Hartwig, ?both took control of the race at about the half way point and never looked back.? In fact, Johns dropped about two minutes ? significantly better than last year ? in a course that is about 220 meters longer than usual.

? Freshman setter Liz Loveless had 121 assists, 42 digs, nine blocks, three aces and 29 kills in a 1-4 week for the Yellowjackets. During a five-game win Saturday against Alfred University, Loveless had 10 kills and hit .588. She also had 28 assists and four digs.

? Sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Malecki posted her first career shutout Saturday when UR grabbed a 3-0 win over SUNY Geneseo, a team which is ranked No. 10 regionally in the first poll. She totaled three saves. Malecki red-shirted the goalkeeper spot after UR?s goalie Kate Donhauser graduated last May.



The 25th annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at Eastman Theater retains its remarkable reputation

The RPO and Rochester City Ballet’s version of the Nutcracker adds creative touches to refresh the long-standing holiday classic.

Christmas has gone too far

People should look to other cultures to learn the truth of the cliche that holidays are about more than just gifts. 

Whatever happened to the dormitories of yesteryear?

Two images come to mind: One is of cinder block-walled rooms hidden behind brutalist edifices, and the other is of air-conditioned suites bathed in natural light.