Features
The Crimson Quill Brings Horror and Dark Literature to Rochester
For Kenna Paige, the 28-year-old Rochester native behind The Crimson Quill, opening a bookstore has never been a mere passing interest — rather, it is a dream she has carried for years, one that she is finally preparing to turn into reality in Rochester’s South Wedge neighborhood. Read More
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Invented Cultures in Popular Fiction: Successes and Failures
These films take several real-life Indigenous cultures and place them on a fictional species of aliens threatened with genocide and colonialism. Read More
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First week of the Field Hockey Liberty League Championship for the Yellowjackets
Toward the end of the period, second-year Attack Cassie Ward (19) took a shot, but it was saved by second-year Goalie Olivia Terranova (90). The Herons had three shots-on-goal as well, but they were all saved by Lesser. Read More
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Hillside Market will be extending their hours, per Rochester Dining.
Hillside Market reduced their hours at the start of this semester to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., though they have since been expanded to 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., according to the University’s dining hours of operations page. Read More
Community
Annual Rochester Holiday Village to Continue Beloved Amenities for Eighth Year
Every year, Rochester’s Manhattan Square Park transforms into a winter wonderland. Starting in late November, the ROC Holiday Village, which features various opportunities for locals and tourists alike to relax and unwind during the cold holiday season, takes over the downtown space. Read More
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Re-opening
First Section of Tunnels Open Just in Time for Winter Months
The River Campus tunnels will reopen in two waves this November following a closure that began in the summer. Read More
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The Latest Change to International Student Policies: New Restrictions on CPT Authorization
International students’ eligibility for internships, clinical experiences, and other forms of practical training has been restricted following a change in guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) earlier this semester. Read More
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Memorial Art Gallery to Become Permanently Free in May 2027
For Rochester residents, a trip to the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) may soon become more accessible than before. Read More
Features
Professors
Three URochester STEM professors awarded prizes for their unique approaches to teaching
This past October, three professors in various fields of STEM were granted the Goergen Award in recognition of their teaching accomplishments and skills. Named after URochester Trustees Robert and Pamela Goergen, this award recognizes URochester faculty for their excellence in teaching. The Goergen Award is often awarded for top-quality classroom performance, but can also be […]
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Obsolete Press: A Crash Course in Pre-Xerox Printing
Obsolete Press set up shop in Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation (RBSCP) last week to give URochester students the chance to learn about pre-Xerox printing methods. Read More
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Birder’s Log: Fall migration recap this month
During one of my recent morning walks along the Genesee River, a familiar bird popped up from the bushes surrounding the trail to forage. Its large size and telltale black and white stripes on the top of its head made it clear it was a white-crowned sparrow. Seeing this bird was a clear sign that fall migration was underway. Read More
