News
George Eastman Museum union vote successful
The employees of the George Eastman Museum have successfully unionized. The vote count was 41–16, with the final bargaining unit still being determined. Read More
documentary
‘You Can See Everything’ review: the most groundbreaking documentary of all time
While the A24 film is framed as a documentary, it feels just as high-stakes and intense as a fictional narrative with its atmosphere of uncomfortable intimacy and subjects' oddly exaggerated demeanors. Read More
Danforth
URochester’s Dine and Done nights met with rousing mediocrity
Their new policy, called “Dine and Done,” focuses on ensuring students eat their food and get the hell out of the dining hall as soon as possible. Read More
Dental school
University of Rochester Designates Dental School
The new Eastman School of Dentistry is set to open its doors in January 2027 and will be the first new school to be added to the University since the Warner School of Education in 1958. Read More
Celebrity
Nick Offerman on his creative process and remaining authentic
Comedian and actor Nick Offerman was the headliner for this year’s Meliora Weekend. WRUR and CT had the opportunity to sit down and talk with him before his show, where we learned more about Offerman’s creative process and inspirations that help him in front of the camera and in the woodshop. Read More
News
Chemistry Department
Hutchison Hall Water Main Leak
Hutchison Hall experienced a minor leak in their water line during the week of Sept. 29. Read More
alcohol
URochester expands medical amnesty to include student organizations
URochester’s 2026-27 Medical Amnesty Policy now includes student organizations seeking medical help on behalf of their members. The policy says that students, and now student organizations, who reach out for help with substance-related medical emergencies will not suffer consequences for the possession or consumption of alcohol and other drugs in violation of University policy. Read More
elections
2026 URochester Fall Elections
This fall’s student government elections brought a new group of senators into office, while also highlighting broader questions about student participation in campus politics. Read More
Features
Community
7 Brew opens off Jefferson and donates to Golisano Children’s hospital
A few weeks ago, my friend and I went to the new 7 Brew branch near Jefferson Road in Henrietta to see what all the hype was about. Upon arrival, we were not disappointed. They had a line nearly wrapping around the building and music blasting from their speakers. Read More
birders log
Birder’s Log: Spooky spotlight on the birds that rule the night
We have all heard the expression, “the early bird catches the worm.” I, as an “early bird” myself, wake up as soon as the sun rises, looking forward to seeing the different birds singing and foraging during the daytime. But the excitement does not stop when the sun sets and the “early birds” return to rest; habitats high and low still teem with birdlife at night. Read More
birders log
Birder’s Log: Spotlight on warblers
Warblers are one of my favorite songbird groups for the many reasons I listed above. While there are multiple groups of songbirds called “warblers,” this article focuses on the species in the Americas, including those in the family Parulidae — also called “wood warblers,” — and why they are one of the most remarkable songbirds. Read More
