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BSU sponsors trip to Million Man March in Washington, D.C.
The Black Students’ Union (BSU) is organizing a road trip to Washington D.C. during the weekend of Oct. 9 to attend the Million Man March, a peaceful gathering that addresses social issues relevant to minorities in the United States. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Million Man March was first held in 1995 on […]
Culture
‘Hamilton’: a cultural phenomenon
If you haven’t heard of “Hamilton” yet, you will, even if you decide to ignore this article and skip ahead to the Sports section. “Hamilton” is a new Broadway musical that uses a multi-ethnic group of actors to tell the story of Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers through a well-crafted hip-hop and rap-infused score. […]
Culture
Father John Misty’s grotesque museum of truth
On a busy block of East Avenue Friday evening, a line of painfully hip patrons snakes from the door of Anthology, one of Rochester’s newest music venues, and well around the corner. After a curiously long wait outside—the opening act already began—the queue hiccups to life and crams inside the long hall of the theater. […]
News
Governor announces photonics location in Rochester
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Sept. 17 that the headquarters and the workspace development facilities of the Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation will be divided between Legacy Tower (formerly Bausch & Lomb Place) and the Sibley Building, both located in the heart of downtown Rochester. In his announcement, Cuomo noted that […]
News
URMC study disputes benefits of gluten-free diet for autism
A new University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) study published last week has found that gluten-free diets are not an effective way to treat autism. The study, which was published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, represents the most controlled research on autism and dietary intervention to date. Dr. Susan Hyman, the study’s […]
News
Seligman hosts annual Town Hall, discusses achievements and issues
“We’ve had a busy, busy last few months,” President Seligman said, opening the town hall meeting held in the Wilson Commons Gowen Room at 7 p.m. on Monday. Seligman began his talk by summarizing recent and ongoing University news for about 40 minutes, before taking student questions at the end of the hour. Seligman also […]
Ed Observers
Defend Planned Parenthood
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood. Predictably, this sparked outrage over the right of the House to decide the future of sexual health for countless Americans. Let’s explore the biggest reason this bill was even conceived. In defense of the bill, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. said […]
Editorial Boards
Making an honest effort
While you’re away, your suitemate sees your half-finished homework on the table. He notices how you solved one of the problems, and, being in the same class, he uses your work to guide his own. Did you know you are guilty of negligence, a form of academic dishonesty? The College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering […]
Opinions
The Pope is just a man
Editor’s Note: ‘No Comment’ is a new column by Jesse Bernstein featuring perspectives on politics, culture and current events. It helps to smile. Pope Francis, unlike that gargoyle Benedict before him, seems to carry one with him wherever he goes. Whether he’s visiting the poor and afflicted a world away, issuing encyclicals about climate change […]
Opinions
After 24 years, Kashmir waits without justice
Here, in the Western world, few people know about Kashmir, except for its famous cashmere wool. But, back in Southern Asia, it’s known as “Paradise on Earth.” Kashmir is located in the Himalayan Mountains, and one look at its beauty is enough to amaze the onlooker. But, below the surface, this beautiful land is engulfed […]
