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Hotel vision realized

Brooks Landing inaugurated; includes hotel and coffee shop

After 25 years in the works, the realization of the Brooks Landing Development Project was celebrated Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Full story

Obama: World's choice

An endless and directionless war, a collapsing economy and a powerful conservative movement headed by an extremely unpopular president have taken a toll on our international reputation, making for some awkward encounters for American UR students studying abroad. Full story

Rare Books Library revives Dewey’s story

Many times overlooked, Rare Books Library is the holder of important documents such as Lincoln’s last letters before he was assassinated and works by abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and it is currently home to the Thomas E. Dewey and His Times display. Full story

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Men take state championship, women finish in fourth

Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams stood out at the New York State Collegiate Track Conference Cross Country Championships at Hamilton College this weekend. The men shined, taking the first-place title. Full story

From the Editorial Board

Security scares

The recent string of robberies on River Campus, most recently the strong-arm robbery on Oct. 31, has caused warranted concern among the student body and a necessary increase in security measures to deter any further crime. UR Security has responded admirably.

Election analysis

While some student groups embraced their roles as political instigators at UR in the months leading up to the election last Tuesday, other groups did not do enough.

News

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Unknown package causes bomb scare

Riverview resident and junior Meghan Woods informed UR Security of a suspicious item underneath her car yesterday, leading Security on the scene to take precautions. Fortunately, the item, identified as a pipe, was found to be of no threat to Riverview residents.

Alumna rallies for gay rights

When voters in several states overwhelmingly approved measures placing limits on gay rights and affirmative action during last Tuesday’s elections, UR alumna Betsy Shapiro ’06 decided to take to the streets.

Local foods are a hit with students

Soaiful Islam

UR is celebrating Local Foods Week with the support of many popular local food companies, who have been providing locally produced fresh foods for UR for several years.

Scheele remembered by the UR community

Sophomore Kurt Scheele was remembered during a memorial service at the Interfaith Chapel last Friday.

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Poet lectures an audience on adding a personal touch to poetry

Edward Hirsch, a renowned American poet, was invited to read a few of his poems and answer questions from the audience in the final reading of the Plutzik Series.

URMC helps kids

URMC’s Science Take Out introduced a line of high school science kits at a gathering of New York State science teachers last weekend in Rochester.

New use for waste

Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering David Wu will lead a team of scientists to research the process of converting waste into usable energy.

Security Update: Student mugged in Medical Center parking lot; Security arrests suspect

At about 9:50 p.m. on Nov. 5, a suspect was located and arrested after a male graduate student reported a robbery in UR Medical Center Annex Parking Lot 7.