Archives - Aurek Ransom
jaeger
In interview, White addresses questions about Levy, independence, and more
Special investigator Mary Jo White explained that most concerns about Levy’s handling of student complaints fell outside the scope of her four-month investigation.
jaeger
Seligman set to resign; Feldman appointed interim president
Seligman's last day will be Feb. 28, according to the email.
jaeger
Investigation validates UR handling of Jaeger, with caveats
The report agreed with the University’s initial determination that Jaeger had not violated any policy.
interviews
Legal journalist Jeffrey Toobin sits down
This interview was conducted on Oct. 14 and has been edited for style and clarity.
Meliora Weekend
Miller’s Court discusses gerrymandering, wedding cakes, and free speech
The freewheeling symposium drew a full house in Strong Auditorium and featured a cast of five legal heavyweights.
Race
Seligman approves main race proposals
Seligman announced that he would be accepting the “principal recommendations” of the Commission.
2016 Election
‘United Against Hate’
Their election night silence and sadness turned into chanted rebukes of the dog-whistle politics of Trump’s campaign, which many have decried as racist, sexist, xenophobic, and all manner of normalized hatred.
Politics
Professor steps down as undergrad program director after controversial Facebook posts
Ted Pawlicki, the professor whose Facebook posts on Thursday prompted student outrage, stepped down from his position as undergraduate program…
Guns
Review board considers body cameras for armed officers
Seligman accepted in full the UR Security Commission’s recommendation to arm officers two Thursdays ago.
Campus
Financial aid ambassadors try for transparency
Part of the ambassadors’ stated mission includes advocating for students in the Financial Aid Office and promoting “positive and meaningful” change in the aid process.
