authorization
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
Football
The Titans Have a Development Problem. Maybe it’s Time to Look Inward
Teams that finish at the bottom of the standings usually end up with a top-five pick the following spring. But does drafting a quarterback actually solve the problems that made these teams so bad in the first place? Read More
University Counseling Center (UCC)
A frat guy’s guide to murder
The University will grant full legal, medical, and disciplinary amnesty from any wrongdoing they could commit on the sole condition that they write an essay afterward. Read More
News
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
Animals
Braddock Bay Bird Observatory furthers bird conservation through research and public engagement
In Monroe County, New York, on the south shore of Ontario County, the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory (BBBO) is one of many key nonprofit organizations that work to mitigate this decline in bird populations. Due to efforts such as regular and seasonal bird bandings, volunteer work, and public outreach, BBBO has been working hard to engage people from various backgrounds to get involved with bird conservation. Read More
News
Community
URochester Employees Vote to Hold Informational Picket
URochester workers voted Oct. 22 to hold an informational picket to discuss and raise community awareness about the proposed changes to their contract. 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
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
Culture
art
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
birders log
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
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
