Campus Dining
After a year of self-operation, University dining introduces new plan among other changes
With campus dining options such as Blue Cactus not accepting meal swipes and the Pit only accepting them at certain times, the University has rolled out a new dining plan option, the Flex Plan, to help bridge the gap between meal swipes and Dining Dollars. Read More
Campus Dining
Dining plans are exploitative
As students struggle with the challenge of paying such incredible sums of money to get their degree, one large contributing factor is the exorbitant cost of college meal plans. These plans, once a simple solution for the inevitable inconvenience of cooking on-campus, have quietly become a large revenue stream for educational institutions and their dining service providers. Read More
Banana Ball
Banana Ball: an experience to remember
For those who don’t know, the goal of Banana Ball is to fill absolutely every second of dead time in which the game on the field might lose the crowd’s attention. That means loud clips of popular music blaring every second of the game, bonus points for trick plays (for example, catching a pop-fly mid-backflip), and constant audience involvement. Read More
employee
URochester and employee unions continue to bargain as 52-year-old contract expires
Two local branches of the Service Employee Union International (SEIU) began the renegotiation process of their collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with URochester and Strong Memorial Hospital as of Aug. 6. The current contract, which is now set to expire Sept. 26, covers more than 2,000 employees. Read More
birders log
Birder’s Log: Spotlight on shorebirds
It may be the middle of September and the weather has started to cool, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still reminisce about summer from time to time. Every July or August, when I visit the beach or even when I’m near a body of fresh water, I always look forward to spotting one unique group of birds. Read More
News
cameras
New security cameras spark dissent amongst students, especially in Greek life
New security cameras have been spotted around campus this Fall — in common areas and outside residential halls — and some of the University's choice in placement is sparking dissent among campus residents. Read More
Apps
The apps you need to survive URochester
If you somehow managed to make it through Welcome Week with fewer than 100 pieces of paper, under 30 new stickers, and fewer than three new apps, you might not know what I’m talking about. Read More
Features
Community
Choose your own adventure, Rochester fall edition
There is so much to do and see during the fall season in the greater Rochester area. Go out and explore and see what else there is to do besides sit in the library and do school work. Read More
birders log
Birder’s Log: California birding in Orange County
California has been an enchanting and unforgettable place to bird and encounter multiple different species in a wide variety of habitats. For me, Southern California has been a longtime favorite place in the U.S. to visit, and seeing this area’s wide variety of bird species and its diverse natural habitats has been a real treat. Read More
awards
Balancing act: Garnish Scholars reflect on academics, athletics, and legacy
The Garnish Award honors the first three years of achievement, recognizing the dedication, relationships, and personal growth behind these milestones, and the constant balance between academic and athletic commitments. Read More
