It?s funny that, for a group of people who volunteer to chronicle the life and times of the university, there is no one to officially record the history of the group itself.

That?s where Ray MacConnell comes in. He takes it upon himself to remember the joys and pains of life in the bowels of Wilson Commons ? what was a bad idea when, as well as who got married to whom and how cute their kids are now. He gives us a sense of continuity that no other person or thing could provide. He?s also a sounding board and a calming force whether we need parental guidance, decorating advice or a ride to the airport.

And that?s just exactly what CT editors ? a group of idealistic kids who sleep too little and think too much ? need.



What we find when we slow down: A case for modern art

What you see isn’t a tree or a face, it isn’t a story with a beginning and an end. It is a field of seeing where you are invited to dwell. The color is restrained, the form minimal, yet the work becomes existing — a sort of presence in stillness.

The Blue Tsunami of November 2025, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant

The American people are saying ‘no’ to the hateful, right wing sentiments that have been pervading the country since Trump’s 2016 win. 

Blink and you might miss it: The NBA’s whirlwinded return

Still, for all the noise and maneuvering behind the scenes, the heart of this opening week has been basketball itself: vibrant, unpredictable, and full of momentum.