Archives - Matt Lerner

Mt. Hope Family Center provides hands-on experience for UR students

[caption id="attachment_47412" align="alignleft" width="300"] Courtesy of Mount Hope Family Center[/caption] Among the UR student population, one is likely to find…

Incentivized course evaluation system prompts new discussion

The online course evaluations have a whole new look and if you complete them before Dec. 12, you'll get to see our grades as soon as they're available.

Skipping the Stuffing: Students spend Thanksgiving Break on campus

A look at Thanksgiving Break for those students who can't make it home for the holidays.

Order of Omega honors high achievers in Greek community

Members of UR's Greek Community are honored by Order of Omega for their academic success, co-curricular achievements and community service.

Blast from the past: Library bomb shelter proves elusive

Rumors of a bomb shelter in Rush Rhees Library are examined with historical evidence

Generations of the Genesee: the past, present and future of our river’s pollution

The Genesee River is a vital part of campus life and the Rochester community but there are concerns about its polluted state.

RAs recount real, ridiculous stories from dorm life

The best, real life stories of living in a dorm.

Carillon instills fear, acts as penalty for delinquent students

The Hopeman Memorial Carillon is now home to any student who violates UR’s policies. Students will be forced to reflect on their infractions among the brass and metal as they watch the lives of other students go on from above.

Deli Sandro’s opens delicious future for PLEX

[caption id="attachment_29242" align="alignleft" width="300"] Antoinette Esce, Features Editor[/caption] You can smell the transformation taking place,” Deli Sandro's owner and Rochester…

Make ’em laugh: Out with H1N1, in with “Gangnam Style Epidemic”

The epidemic of "Gangnam Style" seems to be spreading across campus.