There needs to be another way for students to communicate with the administration besides the Students? Association. Most of the recent student frustration at UR is because it is felt that there is no direct link between students and administration.

The result is the presence of subtle and underlying animosity between the administration and students.

For example, the No-Sweat protesters often voice their disappointment over not being able to meet with President Jackson.

Last week, Associate Dean of Students Ken Rockensies began the process of creating a direct channel of communication between the administration and students outside of the SA.

Rockensies made signs advertising that he would be available for students Fridays between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pit. Students were able to go and sit with him to voice their concerns or just to talk.

Even if students did not speak with him, they were able to make a visual note of the dean for future reference. As a result, Dean Rockensies became a more approachable figure on campus. Other university administrators should follow in his example and reach out to students on a weekly basis.



Culture Fair highlights campus cultures for third year running

“The community as a whole kinda comes together for this one big event,” Andrade-Gonzales told the Campus Times. “It seems that everyone is very proud of their culture and their identity.”

Jane Remover “Revengeseekerz” follows no rules

Forget Playboi Carti — Jane has embraced the popular rage sound that is dominating rap right now but injected it with steroids and cybernetic limbs to create a blown-out, techno-orgy of throttling beats, sassy vocals, and tuneful melodies.

The Future of the SA Government

In light of that probable lack of commitment next year, it falls to Senate to shore up the gaps that will likely be left by their executive leadership. An important way for them to do that is by fully utilizing the powers available to them in their roles.