birders log
Birder’s Log: Signs of spring for the bird world
After a long, cold, snowy Rochester winter, spring is slowly making its way back into the city. Days are getting longer, the temperature is warming up, and any snow announced in the forecast isn’t sticking to the ground. Read More
lab
New URMC study discovers antioxidant supplements could increase your risk of cancer
New research conducted by URMC’s cancer researcher Dr. Isaac Harris, who oversees a lab that studies the role of antioxidants in cancer development, showed some of the drawbacks antioxidants can have for your health. Read More
disillusionment
As observed by a recent Rochester immigrant: the 25th Amendment and the great MAGA abandonment
“A whole civilization will die tonight.” Donald Trump’s post to his social media platform Truth Social April 7 marks what some would say is a departure from sanity, prompting calls from either side of the aisle to invoke the 25 Amendment and impeach him. Read More
Live Music
‘Petals, Pours and Picasso’: A night of scavenging for flowers
I am always down for a scavenger hunt, and so when I heard the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) was hosting an event called “Petals, Pours, and Picasso” where the main activity of the night was a scavenger hunt, I immediately signed up. Read More
Profile
An inside look at the throwing circle
Beer started his track and field career in his junior year of high school. “My friends were on the track and field team in high school and I thought I’d give it a shot because it seemed fun,” Beer said. “Plus my high school coach begged me to join the team.” He started competing in the field events and never looked back. Read More
News
crime
PhD student and TA caught talking to 14-year old on Tinder, now facing child pornography charges
URochester PhD student and Teaching Assistant (TA) Tristan Bass-Krueger was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia on charges of possession, dissemination, and production of child pornography Mar. 25. Read More
alumna
New commencement speaker unveiled after student feedback
Often beginning more than a year in advance, the meticulous planning for finding a commencement speaker is what often helps make the speech the highlight of students’ and families’ graduation experience. The quality of this year’s speaker is no different, with the University announcing that Jeannine Shao Collins ’86 will be delivering the school’s 176th […]
clubs
Community response to ICE in Rochester
With the increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the United States, student groups on campus and members of the community are responding with efforts to comfort, inform, and mobilize Rochesterians. Read More
Features
burnout
Meditating my burnout away
As we near the end of the semester and the assignments and expectations begin to pile high, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and dehumanized. Whenever I attempt to do something to relax, such as seeing my friends or taking a walk in the warmer weather, I cannot seem to shake the guilt that accompanies unproductivity. Read More
birds
Birder’s Log: South Florida
South Florida is one of many places in the U.S. where birdlife is both diverse and abundant, and mid-winter through early spring is one of the best times to spot and photograph the different native and migratory birds. Read More
academia
WeBWorK: Where greening-out is good
For those who haven’t experienced the hit of dopamine we now associate with the particular magnificent shade of green WeBWorK will flash across the screen in response to a correct answer, WeBWorK is a web-based homework system designed to provide instant feedback on a variety of problems. Read More
