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Second-string SA strategy

The Students' Association has recently informed campus groups whether they meet the SA's expectations; because of their inherent nature, the worst-off have been the humanities' academic councils. Read More

A clustercuss of courses

The Cluster Directory and search engine are necessary features for students looking to find the last courses they must take for their graduation requirements, but they are badly out of date. Read More

Pitchers rule Ithaca double header

Scores were kept to a minimum in a double header highlighted by strong pitching performances on both sides. Read More

Eastman students reach out to community through music

Students from the Eastman school of music are spreading their talents out into the Rochester community. Read More

Allow accurate advising

When a freshman enters UR — whether it be the School of Arts & Sciences or the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences — he or she receives a pre-major advisor whose role is to be a guide in the process of beginning a college education. The difference between Arts & Sciences students and […]

Pointless parking prices

Campus parking is a major cause of stress for most people who rely on the University to provide them with somewhere to keep their car. Concerns about distance, price and availability are commonly emphasized by students, but there are other issues for commuter students looking for an alternative to Park Lot. For example, students that […]

At Kenyon, a rebound and a relapse

The women's tennis team defeated Kenyon College, 5-4, while the men failed to salvage a game in a 0-9 decision. Read More

Kick your winter car maintenance into high gear

Cars are scary. Every time you get behind the wheel, you are placing your life in the hands of a ton of rolling steel that you rely upon to function properly. You don’t need a lot of technical education to perform basic car maintenance, and this  becomes extremely important during the wintertime when dramatic temperature […]

Eco-friendly caps and gowns

This year, the graduation caps and gowns will be made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles, called GreenWeaver gowns. Read More

Trouble at Indian Point: a nuclear controversy

Kindled by Japan’s nuclear crisis, a new wave of anxiety is passing over the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), as the relicensing of the Indian Point nuclear power plant lies in contention. Indian Point sits on a fault line on the banks of the Hudson River, about 25 miles north of New York […]