From the Archives
Flag Rush
From the Archives: ‘Frosh’ and ‘Sophs’ get messy in Flag Rush tradition
A “horde of wildly excited and yelling freshmen who were besmeared with the combination of lampblack, grease and flour” vied for the glory of being the one to snatch the flag from the grips of the sophomore class.
o'brien
From the Archives: President O’Brien’s name change controversy
O’Brien championed an effort to change UR’s name to the more prestigious sounding “Eastman University.” After his administration drew fire for stiff tuition increases and continued business with South Africa despite apartheid, this slight to the school’s identity was the last straw for many students.
Coeducation
Sue B’s carriage ride for coeducation
Half a year after women were officially admitted to UR, Susan B. Anthony would write in a letter to a friend: “I shall never regret that day’s labor."
From the Archives
Students stage sit-in to protest Vietnam War
On May 10, 1972, 100 students surrounded the University’s administration building, clamoring to speak with President Robert Sproull and Chancellor…
From the Archives
Dandelion Day evolves over time, students voice nostalgic concern
Since 1951, D-Day on the River Campus has adapted to fit the changing needs of the UR student body to welcome spring and the final weeks of classes.
From the Archives
How well do you know someone on the Internet?
The evolution of online communication cautions individuals to think about what is posted to public online social media sites.
From the Archives
Not your usual Campus Times: UR’s newspaper through the years
Despite many changes in modes of production, The Campus Times has remained constant in its regular syndication as well as a leading source of news at UR.
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UR sexual assault resources improve since 1991
A look back at a 1991 CT article shows us just how far we've come.
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Blast from the past: Library bomb shelter proves elusive
Rumors of a bomb shelter in Rush Rhees Library are examined with historical evidence
From the Archives
From the Archives: Class reunion leads to statue restoration
There are four statues of women located between Meliora Hall and Rush Rhees Library. Ever wondered where they came from or why they're at UR? The Campus Times reported on the unveiling of these figures in 1980 and now has looked back at the story.
