http://www.reportermag.com/ All articles from Reporter Online. en-us http://www.reportermag.com/article/445 Fear Before You might know Fear Before by their previous (and much longer) name, Fear Before the March of Flames. The band ditched the last four words before putting out their new self-titled album, Fear Before. This name change wasn't so far-fetched, as the band appears to re-invent itself on every album it releases. With past releases ranging from the quasi-metalcore of Odd How People Shake to the jagged and aggressive Art Damage to 2006's industrial-tinged The Always Open Mouth, Fear... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:26:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/445 http://www.reportermag.com/article/444 With the fall break quickly approaching, I thought I'd take some time and share some tips for easy traveling. You may have heard it all before, but it can never hurt to have your memory jogged a little. Whether your road trip takes you from good old Rochester to California (or even just a few hours away), you'll want to make sure your car is in shape to do it. Don't assume your car is running fine just because it seems alright in the five-minute long drive from your apartment to... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:09:16 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/444 http://www.reportermag.com/article/433 Artists Jeremiah "JC" Mothersell, a fourth year Advertising and Public Relations major on vocals, harmonica, guitar and occasionally piano. Ben Sharon, a fourth year Electrical Engineering major on bass. Tim George, a 2008 Information Technology alumnus on tenor sax. Chris Daniels, a fifth year Software Engineering major on drums. Tom Ward, a first year Mathematics major on trumpet. Darryle Brown, a fourth year Business Management major on alto sax. This band's sophisticated... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/433 http://www.reportermag.com/article/427 The city of Rochester is home to a staggering number of music venues spread out in terms of both their locations and the variety of music they showcase. In any case, they're sure to keep your feet tapping. Below is a list of the top five most dependable places in the Rochester area to see live music, from hard rock to blues, jazz, and even contemporary blends. All locations feature a rich history of delivering awesome music at a decent price, with a variety of new and emerging... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/427 http://www.reportermag.com/article/426 In the roaring '20s, while Rochester was booming at its prime along with Kodak, a new form of entertainment was beginning to take shape: Swing dancing. Swing dancing became a way of life in Rochester for the decade and continued into the '30s and '40s. Today, swing dancing is still alive and kicking. In Rochester, several clubs, cafes, and organizat ions hold workshops and dances with live bands where Lindy Hop, the style of choice for the swing era, is performed. Lindy Hop... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/426 http://www.reportermag.com/article/424 Just because the Innovation Center is still under construction doesn't mean that RIT students aren't collaborating on new projects. On Tuesday, October 28, the Student Innovation Group met in the Idea Factory to discuss and present their works in progress with their fellow students and teachers. Among the topics was a social networking device, which is being designed to help students who will be working on projects at the Innovation Center. "It's like a people finder. We call it... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/424 http://www.reportermag.com/article/429 For Nichole Boxler, a senior International Business major, volleyball is about family. Since ninth grade, she has been playing some form of the game. Boxler first became interested in the sport through her aunt, the Attica High School Volleyball coach. Now, in her fourth and final season with RIT Volleyball, Boxler can look back on an impressive career. This season, however, did not get off to a good start. After four straight losses in the Capital Invitational, the team was... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/429 http://www.reportermag.com/article/432 Artists Genevieve Williams, a third year Advertising Photography major on ukulele and lead vocals, and Brittany "B" McEntee, a third year Professional and Technical Communications major on ukulele and backing vocals. They aren't your typical guitar-slinging, pop-song-composing female singer songwriters of this age. They don't want you to "stay" and they don't sing about the ironies of life. They've substituted the guitar, a "singersongwriter's best friend," with its younger... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/432 http://www.reportermag.com/article/440 Andrei Petrov New Media Marketing Fifth Year j. david mccloskey ASL Interpreter Adam Rosenberg Packaging Science Third Year Laura Arscott Business Management Third Year Luz Ramirez Advertising Public Relations Third Year Becca Ginsburg International Studies First Year Chris Martin Civil Engineering First Year Rob Didato Physics First Year Jean-Paul Jarreau Aerospace Engineer Second year Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/440 http://www.reportermag.com/article/442 This past weekend, nine members of the Reporter staff attended the National College Media Convention in Kansas City, a gathering of collegiate journalists from across the country. The major theme of the convention: technology is changing journalism. Though the quality of the discourse throughout the convention varied widely, Rich Beckman, a professor at the University of Miami School of Communication and the keynote speaker at the convention, did a pretty good job of outlining the major... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/442 http://www.reportermag.com/article/422 "Make levees not war! What the hell are we fighting for?" Chants echoed through the Student Alumni Union on October 24 as students protested against military recruitment on campus - that same day, the Marine Corps had set up a table in the SAU to educate and recruit students. The movement was spearheaded by RIT's Social Action Group (RITSAG), a Student Government recognized club that tackles the issues of social justice, war, and racism and believes that the war with Iraq is a... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/422 http://www.reportermag.com/article/430 Senior tennis player and 3D animation major Brianne Francisco's career began back in middle school. Her softball coach was looking for athletes who he could train young and eventually bring to a varsity level. For the first lesson Francisco received, her "coach just basically said, Hit the ball over the net.'" Francisco did more than just get it over the net; she went on to excel in tennis and decided to continue her career in college. Her decision to do this was simple. For... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/430 http://www.reportermag.com/article/436 Artists Andrew Lipovsky, a fourth year Visual Media major on lead vocals. Chad "Cokie" Lipovsky on drums. Casy Diaz on bass. Cory Diaz on rhythm guitar. Kyle Grimm on lead guitar. "The streets will fill With the blood of the non-believers So on your knees, bitch!" These were some of the lyrics that may have graced your eardrums from the song "Death Threats," at an Another One Down (AOD) concert recently. One of Rochester's metalcore bands, their recent breakup has been... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/436 http://www.reportermag.com/article/439 Thursday, 10:49 a.m. I just completely Daniel Radcliffe-D my whole floor in the NRH elevator. I think they were pretty pleased with what they saw. "That boy is packin' and uncut. That's a rare gem these days." Oh no... I think Campus Safety is coming for me. Saturday, 3:45 p.m. Hey there RIT Rings. I was just informed by one of my friends that as a twelve year old he stuck a sock'em bopper. I just thought I should share this information. Friday, 1:32 a.m. Rings, I'm very... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/439 http://www.reportermag.com/article/443 Cover credit for the October 31 issue goes to Ben Liddle. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/443 http://www.reportermag.com/article/446 I don't like Red Bull. It tastes too sweet and smells weird. I can't even bring myself to finish a whole can in one day. But at 80 milligrams of caffeine, Red Bull does have its uses. With the its help, finals week gains some extra overnight hours despite how persistently my eyes protest. For those of you who don't like Red Bull, there is a new alternative: Red Bull Cola. The can comes in the same sizes as regular Red Bull and bears the same red, white, and blue coloring. This will... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/446 http://www.reportermag.com/article/423 In response to the hostility resulting from allegations about Bill Ayers' past and his connection to Barack Obama, over 3800 educators have joined together in the Support Bill Ayers Petition. It has been signed by scores of noteworthy educators, including RIT's own Dr. Jean Douthwright, professor of Biological Sciences and the 2,418th signatory. Ayers, a college professor and political activist, co-founded the Weathermen Underground, an organization responsible for many bombings in... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/423 http://www.reportermag.com/article/431 At a certain age, parents often provide their children with an outlet for their energy and creativity. Who knew that something you started at the age of five would be something you still loved nearly 16 years later? For Ashley Conti, this was the case. "When I was little, I was really hyper and my parents wouldn't let me do karate because they were afraid I was going to hurt my sisters, so they put me in a contact sport: Soccer." Now a fourth year Photojournalism major, Conti is... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/431 http://www.reportermag.com/article/434 Artist Ed Santiago, a third year Business Management major and DJ. If you attend the Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party this Friday, November 7, you will likely see him. Ed Santiago could very well be the party, responsible for the beats that get you pumped to dance the night away. For all you frequent clubbers out there, you may even be seeing him "raising the roof" of the next club you crash. The music Santiago mixes, produces, and plays straight off of his MacBook Pro is entrancing... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/434 http://www.reportermag.com/article/441 Vinegar has many uses in laundry, including the direct application to remove tough, worked-in stains. Adding 12 to one cup of vinegar to a laundry load can help limit STATIC and lint cling to your clothes. STATIC friction, a force much greater than that of kinetic (or sliding) friction in the tire of an automobile, is the force that designers based the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) off of in order to prevent skidding during undesirable roads conditions. The idea that you should pump... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.reportermag.com/article/441