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January 26, 2011

University of Rochester student Isthier Chaudhury prepares to take a seat onstage for the “100,000 Strong” China study abroad initiative event with first lady Michelle Obama at Howard University in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Aaron Lim
Aaron Lim '17
Artemis II

Isthier Chaudhury
By Aaron Lim Apr 19, 2026
My feed filled instantly with influencers explaining the mission. Some of them had millions of followers. Their videos were polished, confident, and loaded with terms like "trans-lunar injection" and “free-return trajectory.” They spoke with the authority of people who had studied astrophysics and literal rocket science their entire lives. Read More
academia

Isthier Chaudhury
By Aaron Lim Apr 19, 2026
As Alice and Peter arrive in Hell, they chase after their advisor through a series of Hell’s courts, which test their magical knowledge — and their relationship. Read More
birders log

Isthier Chaudhury
By Aaron Lim Apr 26, 2026
After walking around campus, as well as other areas such as parks in Northwestern New York, spotting birds has become more commonplace. The resident bird species are singing, foraging, and preparing to nest while many migratory birds are starting to arrive. Read More