Archives - Gracie Peters

The ‘Vagina Monologues’ speaks for itself

There’s no feeling quite like hearing an audience roar with applause after a woman onstage describes the “crumbling remains of the patriarchy.”

B.J. Novak delights with wit and relatability

Writer and executive producer of “The Office” B. J. Novak performed on Saturday as the headlining Winterfest Weekend comedian.

Some traditions are good, but many are awful

Tradition. Ritual. Habit. Institution. All of these words are synonymous, for the most part. Yet, each has its own connotation…

Weekly weather report

This Tuesday, we can expect clear, sunny skies and a high of 66 degrees. A little odd for November, perhaps,…

Halloween 2015 costume suggestions

Now that Halloweekend has come to a close, students are already thinking about their hypothetical costumes for next year. Here…

Girl has existential crisis at first floor vending machine

This past Thursday, Allison Smith made her usual weekly trip to the laundry room. As she began to head back…

Girl goes to the library, gets nothing done

A freshman girl had been studying for a few hours in her room when she decided that she needed some…

Investigation; brownies too good

Douglass Dining Center is home to the “Kosher Korner” - a meal station where kosher options are served for those students who…

School of Dentistry introduces new required class: “Astrology 101”

UR prides itself on its open curriculum, but future dentists will be required to enroll in an introductory astrology class…