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SCHOOL YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

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When I was 15-years-old, I spent the summer teaching merit badge classes at a boy scout camp. I taught

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about 750 students over the course of eight weeks and each of those students handed me at least three

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pieces of homework. By the time the summer was over, I had read and corrected over 2,000 pieces of

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because he had felt his teachers’ pain. He had gained a new perspective on the world.

However, like his resolution to get a girlfriend, it didn’t quite work out. He was running late one day or

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hastily scribbled homework assignments.

When school started back up, my 15-year-old self swore that he’d put more effort into his homework,

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summer provided me with a new perspective on life. But, like people making resolutions on New Years Eve, still a little drunk on the happiness of the holidays, it’s a false sense of perspective.

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Every fall, it’s the same thing. I come back with some burning desire to do things differently, as if the

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maybe he got lazy.

This year, the only resolution I’m going to make for myself is this: Graduate. It’s simple, relatively easy,

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Neil DeMoney, Emily Mohlmann, Alex

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After bouncing around this university for the past three years, I feel like this goal has come around at the right time. Although, if my track record is any indication, that might be wishful thinking.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

09.11.09 | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 02

This photograph by Dave Londres. Cars are left parked in G lot September 26, 2007.

NEWS PG. 04

Reviews

MIT Scientists Visit PAETEC

Two CD reviews that you might dig.

MIT grad students pay a visit to PAETEC’s Fairport headquarters.

At Your Leisure Laundry folding done right.

From the Archives: Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll

SPORTS PG. 10

Time travel back to when the drinking age

Fall Sports Preview

was 18.

Running in the rain builds character.

RIT Forecast

VIEWS PG. 13

Put on your favorite dress, there’s a drag show

The Difficulties of Distance

in town.

Is long distance too expensive?

LEISURE PG. 6

RIT Rings

Summer Wrap Up

RIT’s gone batty.

In case you were stuck in a well for three months

Artifacts They’ll never catch you!

Cover Art: by Jack Reickel

MIT SCIENTISTS VISIT PAETEC

by Andy Rees | Illustration by Jamie Douglas

St a nd i ng awk w a rd ly on a r a i se d plat for m of t he C EO’s of f ice, g r aduat e st udent s f rom t he M a s sac hu set t s I n st it ut e of Te c h nolog y ( M I T ) m i l le d ab out , w a it i ng t o b e i nt er v iewe d b y eag er r ep or t er s. The se you ng men a nd women, a l l of whom a r e work i ng on emer g i ng “g r e en” t e c h nolog ie s, wer e r e c ipient s of f u nd i ng f rom t he C he son i s Fa m i ly Fou ndat ion, a R o c he st er ba se d non-prof it fou nde d b y PA E T EC C EO A r u na s C he son i s.

The students were invited to visit the PAETEC headquarters in Fairport early this

Chesonis, the scientists were also eager to

“Solar is the next wave of research,” said

discuss their research, which all falls under

Amine Berrada, a first year master’s candidate

MIT’s umbrella Solar Revolution Project.

at MIT. “It’s fun to be there.”

“I’m concentrating on solar power on

Berrada, who is working on improving solar

demand,” said Stefano Passerini, an Italian

heating and cooling technology, is also a

born MIT researcher. Using specialized fluids

member of the MIT Energy Club, a student run

to retain high temperature heat energy,

alternative energy organization. As a member

Passerini hopes to make solar energy more

of the Collegiate Energy Association (CEA), the

accessible and applicable.

club works toward a number of goals, focusing

“It’s an industry where you can make a difference,” he said.

“We’re looking at an efficiency of 40 to

on both technology and policy, said Berrada.

“There are about 25 to 30 colleges and universities involved,” he recalled. “It’s a small

42 percent,” said the 26-year-old master’s

association, but we have members from all

candidate, noting that they were still very

over the U.S. and around the world.”

much in the design phase of the project.

“We’re going to aim at having a demo in a couple of years.”

Working on a separate project, Prithu Sharma, also of MIT, is working on making solar cells and other electronics more efficient.

“I’m researching alternative materials

While there are no clubs at RIT currently affiliated with the CEA, Berrada noted that they are always looking for new members.

“The only requirement is that it is student run,” he said.

The Chesonis Family Foundation provided the funding as part of its larger mission to

August, giving them a chance to meet the

for semi-conductors,” said Sharma. His

benefactor of their research.

research group’s technique, which

economically viable technology as a driver

incorporates Germanium, could reduce the

of change.” •

While they were primarily on hand to discuss the $10 million grant fronted by

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costs of solar cells.

“address climate change … [and] develop

FROM THE ARCHIVES

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SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL (1979)

RIT FORECAST compiled by Neil DeMoney

compiled by Michael Conti hree topics that remain on the minds of students,

09.11.09 FRIDAY

especially among freshmen residing in the dormitories,

FLAHERTY’S KARAOKE NIGHT

are the perennial issues of sex, drug and alcohol use,

Flaherty’s Three Flags Inn. 1200 Bay Rd. 9 p.m. If you’re in the

and loud music. In an anonymous editorial printed on

mood to sing your heart out, be discovered, have a good time,

September 14, 1979, an RIT student reacts to the gradual

or watch others embarrass themselves, then stop by Flaherty’s

rule changes that were imposed on students. For the first

for a night you’re sure to remember. Cost: Free.

time in the school’s history, cohabitation was specifically

prohibited and harsh penalties for playing loud music and using illicit

09.12.09 SATURDAY

substances were implemented. The author makes his point with

JAZZ AT JAZZY’S

reasoning used by students today. While living in the dorms is no longer

Jasmine’s Asian Fusion. 657 Ridge Rd. 8:30 - 11 p.m. Want to

optional, it has yet to be proven that RIT students are significantly

move to a jazzy beat, then get down to Jazzy’s for this special

unhappier living on a ‘dry’ campus.

treat. Cost: Free.

“... By making it more difficult to register an alcoholic event and

09.13.09 SUNDAY

imposing more responsibilities on the person registering the events,

ROCHESTER AREA HAIKU GROUP

students are more than likely not going to drink less; they’ll merely

Barnes and Noble Pittsford. 3349 Monroe Ave. 2pm - 4pm.

venture off campus to drink, where the chances of accidents are higher.

Into poetry

Students are practically being encouraged to leave campus to do

That doesn’t rhyme? Then this group

their drinking. ...While there will always be some individuals who seem to enjoy getting drunk every evening, the majority of the students learn they

Might be worth your…while.

Cost: Free.

can’t party all the time. Once an 18-year-old drinks so much he makes

09.14.09 MONDAY

himself sick, he will eventually learn his limit. He will realize that

TRIVIA NIGHT

no matter how ‘cool’ it seemed the night before to drink five shots of

lovin’cup. Park Point. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Join your fellow egg-heads

whiskey in quick succession and no matter how much his ‘buddies’

down at lovin’cup tonight to show off how many random, use-

cheered him on, that sick feeling the next morning is simply not worth

less facts you’ve got stored upstairs.

the effort. It’s all part of growing up.

Another important segment in the process of “growing up” is learning to handle relationships with members of the opposite sex. Dealing with

09.15.09 TUESDAY WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET

sexually intimate relationships is a particularly important attribute to

St. Monica’s Church. 34 Monica St. 4pm - 8pm Come on out

be learned since almost every one will deal with intimate relationships

and get some awesome fresh produce for your health! Come

later in life.

on people, it’s gonna be HUUUUGE! Cost: putting down that

A college education not only equips a student with the skills necessary to earn a living, but it should also teach him to live a life.

bag of Cheetos.

Most of learning to live your own life is based on a concept most

09.16.09 WEDNESDAY

commonly referred to as “growing up”. Growing up involves learning

2009 ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES EXHIBITION

to live independently from parents, it entails making one’s own

Memorial Art Gallery. 500 University Ave. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Like

decisions and living with the consequences. In a dormitory situation

art? Then this look at local artists’ work might be just the out-

students learn to live with a large number of people. Cooperation and

ing you’ve been waiting for. Cost: $6 with student ID.

consideration are probably some of the most important characteristics an individual could acquire, no matter what his professions. ... Students are going to be less likely to have a positive experience

09.17.09 THURSDAY TILT-A-WHIRL DRAG SHOW (18+)

living within the dorms if some of their freedoms are taken away and

Tilt. 444 Central Ave. 11 p.m. Throw on your favorite party

the rules are changed in the middle of the game. Students returning to

dress and grab your wig and head over to Tilt for a glamorous

the dorms this fall had no idea the rules written loosely into the terms

night of dancing and drag. Cost: $2 - $8.

of occupancy would be enforced. But it will cost them $100 to break their contract now, and quit the game.” •

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With the passing of a number of celebrities since May, some

quarter system. Just in case you slept in too late or were traveling

have called this the summer of death, but for most of us it was

the world, here is a recap of events from summer 2009. •

probably just another summer spent happily escaping RIT’s

by Emily Mohlmann

JUNE

AUGUST

JULY

JUNE 19 2009

JULY 14 2009

AUGUST 6 2009

Apple kicks off the summer with the

The health care reform plans are

Twitter suffers from a “denial-of-

release of the iPhone 3GS, and don’t

introduced to the House. Although

service” attack theorized to silence

forget, that “S” stands for speed.

they were announced in February,

anti-Russian blogger, Cyxymu.

they quickly became a hot topic of

(Facebook, LiveJournal and Google

the summer.

Blogger were also affected.)

JUNE 23 2009

May 14, 1984 http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michael_ Jackson_with_the_Reagans.png

SUMMER WRAP UP

Famed television host Ed McMahon

JULY 16 2009

AUGUST 8 2009

his stint on The Tonight Show.

The 40th anniversary of the Apollo

A helicopter and small airplane

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collide over the Hudson River killing

JUNE 25 2009

a celebration at the Kennedy Space

nine, including five Italian tourists.

Michael Jackson, “The King of

Center Visitor Complex.

AUGUST 11 2009

Pop,” dies allegedly at the hands of his doctor by a Propofol overdose.

JULY 17 2009

Actress Farrah Fawcett also

Journalist Walter Conkrite dies. He

by her brother Edward “Ted” Kennedy

passes away.

was the only non-NASA member to

only 14 days later on August 25th.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies followed

receive the Moon Rock Award.

JUNE 28 2009

AUGUST 13 2009

Billy Mays dies from complications

JULY 19 2009

Guitar and recording innovator

caused by heart disease and

Amateur astronomer, Anthony

Les Paul dies in White Plains,

purported cocaine use.

Wesley, captures the first

New York at the age of 94.

July 20, 1969 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aldrin_Apollo_11.jpg

dies. McMahon was most famous for

photographs of a celestial body’s impact on Jupiter’s surface which

AUGUST 25 2009

caused a black spot the size of the

Student and swimsuit model,

planet’s “Little Red Spot” to appear.

Bethany Edmund, is attacked by a baby great white shark. Surprisingly, instead of screaming for help.

AUGUST 28 2009 DJ AM dies less than a year after surviving a plane crash that killed four others. The only survivor of the crash was drummer Travis Barker.

AUGUST 31 2009 Disney announces its plans to bring Spiderman and Minnie Mouse together, with a four billion dollar deal to buy Marvel Comics. •

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Prime minister Brown visits the JFK Presidential Library in 2008 http://kennedy.senate.gov

she snaps photos of her attacker

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CD REVIEWS

by Alex Pagliaro

REGINA SPEKTOR Far

DIRTY PROJECTORS Bitte Orca

RATING Dig It

RATING Dig It

With several very successful albums under her belt, people

With a growing indie fan base, their latest release, Bitte Orca, will

have come to have high expectations for Regina Spektor. In this

put the Dirty Projectors on the map.

respect Far is not a disappointment. Some may call her style hackneyed and in need of a refresh, but this latest album has

After only a few days of public consumption, the fresh, new

something to offer for everyone.

sound they bring to the table proves they’re playing for keeps with that title. The album is hailed as one of the best albums

Released on the heels of an EP in late June, it takes a few

of 2009. After several different incarnations, the ensemble

listens to appreciate the depth of this work. After her last

currently consists of five members, including original founder,

album, the playful and clever Begin to Hope, this album often

Dave Longstreth. Together, their skills prov ide all of the

reflects on the fragility of the human condition and the way

fundamentals of today’s indie rock — mashing together lo-fi

in which we understand the world around us. That being said,

synth effects with complex finger pickings and riveting vocal

diverse arrangement does an excellent job of lifting the mood.

layers. All of these elements create a unique texture that lends

The standby piano and vocals that Spektor is famous for are

this album a light, playfulness that is marinated in aural color.

amplified through well-produced and synthesized effects, driving percussion rhythms, and orchestral accompaniment.

Most recently, the work of the Dirty Projectors has earned them a place on SPIN Magazine’s “Best of 2009 So Far,” not to mention

All in all, an impressive album with something for old and new

the buzz filling the blogosphere. Look for their upcoming EP,

fans alike (though certainly not a light listen). •

Temecula Sunrise, as a companion to this great album that seems to improve with every listen. •

For people who like Ingrid Michaelson, St. Vincent, Tori Amos

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For people who like Grizzly Bear, Animal Collective

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by Ariana Richards as Lex Murphy in Jurassic Park.

“HE’S GONNA EAT THE GOAT?”

there will come a time when that pile in the hamper is just too big and wearing dirty undies three days in a row again is just too not cool. No sweat. Get it all done at once and cut your

OVERSEEN AND OVERHEARD

folding time way down with this little modernization promoted

This is it boys and girls. Time to get the binoculars out and start people

by Debbie Barker (whoever that is). It’ll fold your shirts, pants

watching again. Every week this section will feature the best of your

towels, and sheets in seconds, all the while cutting down on

worst and most embarrassing moments observed using any one of the

storage as demonstrated in the product’s cheesy infomercial

five senses and posted right here for everyone’s enjoyment.

— just a YouTube search away for your viewing pleasure. The FlipFold is the perfect solution for all of you out there who have

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more excuse to look a little weirder on campus.

Overheard” in the subject line to leisure@reportermag.com.

STREAM OF FACTS

COMIC by Jamie Douglas, Ben Rubin

Labor Day was selected as a holiday in 1884 after it had already been celebrated for two years by the Central Labor Union in New YORK City.

Before YORK began distributing their famous, 140 calorie Peppermint Patties the company was known for their ice cream cones and WAFFLES.

WAFFLES are the cause for celebration at least two times a year with International Waffle Day on March 25 and National (U.S.) Waffle Day on AUGUST 24.

In AUGUST, the gladiolus, or “Sword Lily” is the flower that, like the peridot birthstone, symbolizes nativity for the MONTH. After a six-MONTH period of disuse after installation in 1939, the first American ATM was removed.

For every ATM established in Antarctica, there are only 0.5 permanent residents living on the FROSTED continent.

The term “FROSTED Flakes”, a brand of Kellogg’s cereals, cannot

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be trademarked because it is simply a description of the PRODUCT. The study of human waste PRODUCT is referred to as scatology,

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a science used for classification purposes or for determining DIET.

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A DIET that omits breakfast, according to a study at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, is likely to RESULT in

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obesity among adolescents.

Crashing a motorcycle had an interesting RESULT for computer programmer Jerry Jalava of Finland when he replaced a severed

and a tank top.

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by Emily Bogle

As the school year begins, RIT sports teams are in full swing. Each week one can see the Tigers on fields, courts and courses. Here is what to expect out of the teams as they head into their first few games of the fall season.

1 Photography by Rob Weber 2 Photography by Oscar Durand

WOMEN’S SOCCER­

­WOMEN’S TENNIS

With five starters graduated and nine incoming freshmen, one

The team had a positive season last year, finishing with a record of 9-4

would expect this to be a year of rebuilding for the women’s soccer

and placing as runners up in the Empire 8 conference. Women’s tennis

team. Coach Tom Natalie said that he was “pleasantly surprised”

is predicted to have another successful season and is the Empire 8

after a few positive scrimmages despite the drastic changes to the

preseason pick to place second overall. While the team did have five

team’s roster. He noted that the teammates are getting along well

seniors graduate, they stand to maintain their record with players like

and that they are “poised for a good start.” This will hopefully give

third year photojournalism major, Amanda Berg, who was the Empire 8

them new energy for the season. Based on preseason practices,

Women’s Tennis Player of the Year during her first season at RIT. While

captain Ashley Pezze, a fourth year interior design student, will be

there were no freshmen added to the team, there are a couple new

seen as the engine in the midfield this season. “Continuity of play

upperclassmen who have joined. With any luck, the maturity of the

offensively and defensively” is a key element for the women’s soccer

team will help it garner another successful season.

team, according to Natalie.

MEN AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

MEN’S SOCCER

Last season, the Men’s cross country team placed second in two

The team already has a win under its belt after beating SUNY

tournaments, including the Empire 8 Championships. Although the

Oswego 1-0 on September 1. The team stands to have a lot of

Men’s team graduated four seniors, the 13 incoming sophomores will

growth with 11 freshmen being introduced this year. Men’s soccer

help maintain the stability of the team along with the new freshmen

fell short of winning last season with a 7-9-1 record in 2008. The

this year. The Women’s cross country team also placed second in the

team was riddled with injuries early last season, which hurt their

2008 Empire 8 Championships but struggled overall throughout the

overall consistency. This infusion of new energy may help the team

season. Only one senior has left the team while seven freshmen joined

maintain its momentum from the first game throughout the season.

this year. These additional runners will help fill out the team, making it a stronger force this season.

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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL­ With 12 out of the 16 players being freshmen, this will likely be a rebuilding year. The team finished 18-23 last year and placed fourth at the Empire 8 Championships. According to the Empire 8 preseason poll, they are predicted to retain that position. In a recent interview, Head Coach Roger Worsley said that he was excited for the new recruits joining the team. “After the departure of a strong senior class in 2008 and knowing that we will lose another talented group after the 2009 season, we felt this was the right time to reload, not only for 2009 and the future.” Several of the freshmen have the opportunity to start early in the season, a privilege not often seen in college sports. • For a complete schedule for all RIT teams this season, go to http://ritathletics.com

3 & 5 Photography by Kelsey Evans 4 Photography by Emma Tannenbaum

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by Evan Stark | Illustration by Ben Rubin

It’s just about fall again — the leaves are changing, the campus is alive with the insurgence of a new freshman class, and the last echoes of the lamentations of the newly-separated are just dying out. Every year, high school sweethearts across the country share in the collective sorrow of the long distance relationship.

Unfortunately, I’m not here to tell you that it’s going to be okay or that you can stick it through. I’m saying break it off. Sooner is better and you’ll both be more likely to enjoy your first year of college.

First, your relationship is not going

going to find yourself growing more and

Finally, there are so many other fish

more impatient with what used to be

in the sea. You just landed yourself in

the charming quirks of your significant

a university with a population of over

other. You are going to grow and change;

12,000 other warm bodies. Chances are

chances are you aren’t going to be the

there is somebody here who will not only

same person in a year and you won’t

be cooler than your current romantic

necessarily want the same things out of

interest but is also more available. There

a romantic interest. If you break it off

are about 2,500 freshmen who are in

sooner rather than later, you could save

your exact position. Don’t be afraid to

yourself the time wasted dragging out a

figure out what you really do or do not

dying relationship.

like and go find someone. THIS IS COLLEGE!

life you’re about to create. There is

This is the time where mistakes are encouraged, stories to tell your kids are created, and experimentation reigns king! Allowing your freshman

an entirely fresh, new world at your

year to be tethered down and controlled

fingertips just begging to be explored!

by a nebulous relationship with all the life

Thursday night movies, pick-up games

and fervor of fresh roadkill is depressingly

of Ultimate Frisbee, LAN parties, club

boring at best.

Second, you will not have enough time.

Time spent tending to your significant other will take away from the new

activities, live theatre, and house parties

Do yourself a favor and just break it off.

are but a small sample of the activities

Let ‘em down easy — I’m sure that he or

to last. Nothing you can do will ever

you could be participating in, never

she is near and dear to your heart and

rekindle it to what it was a mere two

mind the schoolwork. Once you have

means an awful lot to you. There’s no need

weeks ago. I know you promised to call

this entirely new schedule for your life,

to be sadistic about it, but you need to be

every night, send texts twice a day, and

your efforts to keep in touch with your

honest and realistic. This gives you both

mail letters weekly. I know about the

long-distance lover will become more and

more time to sort out who you’ll become

“special” webcam time you planned for

more difficult. Soon, the drives home will

within the next few years. Maybe you will

every Wednesday while your roommate is

become exhausting; the letters tiresome;

realize you’re still perfect for each other.

at karate. And I know that you’re going to

the conversation schedule suffocating.

But that’s the name of the game. Start out

make that grueling three-hour drive every

You’ll end up wasting weeks of parties

by finding out and then start crossing off

month. However, conjugal visits aren’t

and fun on a relationship doomed to die a

your options. Otherwise, you’ll never know

going to save your relationship. You’re

depressing death, one visit at a time.

whom you could have met. •

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RIT RINGS 585.672.4840 compiled by Neil DeMoney All messages subject to editing and truncation. Not all messages will be run.

REPORTER reserves the right to publish all messages in any format.

THURSDAY 1:12 A.M.

THERE’S A BAT IN MY COLONY TOWNHOUSE RIGHT NOW AND I’M TRYING TO PACK ...

I’M [DRUNK AND] COMPLETELY TERRIFIED. HELP ME! from text

MONDAY 1:24 A.M. I dated a musician this summer. Worst idea ever, but I miss him. I wonder how many people text you about break ups. It’s so sad.

All of our lives are so sad.

SUNDAY 5:58 P.M. HEY RINGS, DID YOU KNOW THEY WON’T LET YOU CHECK INTO THE DORMS A DAY EARLY UNLESS YOU PAY $50! THAT’S [MALARKEY]!

NOW I’VE GOTTA SPEND [A NIGHT] IN A HOTEL WITH MY MOM.

from text

from text

WEDNESDAY 3:02 P.M.

I AM WORKING IN A CUBICAL THIS SUMMER ... AND I JUST GOT AN EVACUATION EMAIL BC THE OFFICE HAS FLEAS. IS IT FALL QUARTER YET? from text FRIDAY 8:53 A.M.

FRIDAY 10:25 P.M.

HEY RINGS. HEY, SO DO YOU ENJOY ORIENTATION WEEK AS MUCH AS I DO? THE MOVING IN, THE FRESHMEN, AND HAVING CLASSES IN A WEEK? YEP. I HATE IT TOO.

I took a closer look at the RIT diploma cases and noticed that they’re made of shitty material that’s of lesser quality than duct tape. Actually, I think I’d prefer a case made out of duct tape. from voicemail

from text

TUESDAY 5:01 P.M.

YEAH, WHAT UP ROCHESTER. LISTEN TO ME. I GRADUATED TWO YEARS AGO AND WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WHEN YOU GET OUT OF HERE, DON’T EVEN BOTHER BRINGING YOUR SWIM TRUNKS CAUSE YOU’LL BE TOO BUSY AT YOUR [CRABCAKE] JOB! from voicemail

SUNDAY 8:20 P.M.

Uhh Rings...I’m ashamed of what I did for a Klondike bar...

MONDAY 4:55 P.M.

Hey, I am bored and I know I haven’t talked to you in a while so I thought I would say “hi.”

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FIND SOMETHING COOL? Reporter office, along with a note about where you found it. We’re located in the basement of the SAU, room A-426.

COMMENT: From the September 14, 1979 issue of Reporter, a public service/advertisement by the Rochester Telephone Company (now Frontier Communications).

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