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RPO strikes universal chord with season opener
The highly anticipated 92nd season of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) got underway last Thursday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 20 when new music director and Rochester native Ward Stare took the stage. Along with master violinist Midori, Stare led the orchestra in two performances of a dynamic program featuring Berlioz, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. “Music […]
Culture
‘Guardians’: big laughs, little change
It’s hard to put into words exactly what kind of moviegoing experience “Guardians of the Galaxy” is. The movie is undoubtedly exuberant, full of incredible amounts of joy and fun. It can also be surprisingly resonant, filled with more emotion than you would expect from it, or from any other Marvel property for that matter. […]
Editorial Boards
The unexpected consequences of the new retake policy
Jamie goes to pick up her final grade, excited, hoping beyond hope that she got the grade she wants. She picks up the paper and jumps for joy, she got just low enough for a C-! But why? Why was she so excited to get below a C? According to the University website, students should […]
Op-Eds
The case for sleeping (in public) (kinda)
I don’t know about you, but I love sleep. A lot. But being a college student is right up there with meth addict in the “Sleepless in [Insert City Here]” category, and our rooms aren’t nearly as clean. Between cramming for your seven midterms and hammering out that last-minute dissertation on Soccer in Latin America […]
Editorial Boards
UR cuddling, right?
Off campus down Park Avenue, there exists a lovely business dedicated exclusively to meeting people’s sensual needs. Most people need some sort of human contact to stay content and happy, and this business can provide it for a fee. But this is not a prostitute house – sexual activity is not allowed. No, this business […]
Op-Eds
The cost of patriotism
Last week, the Obama administration unveiled its new plan to discourage corporate tax inversions by making it much more difficult for corporations to access their overseas cash without having it taxed at U.S. rates, which is about 35%. Over the last several months, the Obama administration has frequently referred to these tax inversions as “unpatriotic” […]
News
UR Optics captures national attention with creation of “cloaking device”
Physics professor John Howell and Ph.D student Joseph Choi of UR’s Optics Department developed a new design for a cloaking device, capturing national attention. By using a set of four lenses, Howell and Choi were able to achieve a system that includes a region where the light coming from one end is bent around and […]
News
Sigma Beta Rho hosts cultural Fusion event
More than a dozen student groups came together this past Saturday, Sept. 27 for Sigma Beta Rho fraternity’s Fusion cultural event, a renewed festivity meant to celebrate various student backgrounds and interests. The brothers of Sigma Beta Rho planned Fusion with cooperation from their co-sponsors, but they were also awarded a grant from the University […]
Foreign Focus
Foreign Focus: Dublin, Ireland
Nestled in the northwest corner of Europe, Ireland is known for its beauty, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. Millions of tourists flock to the island each year to experience its unique and vibrant culture. A popular destination is Dublin, Ireland’s capital. Know as the “City of Living Culture,” Dublin is home to over one thousand […]
Features
Food Truck Rodeo brings culinary variety to Rochester community
The Food Truck Rodeo, a series of events lasting from April to October at the Rochester Public Market, brings all of the food trucks in the city together for one cuisine extravaganza. It features over 25 vendors weekly, including Le Petit Poutine, Cheesed & Confused, The Sammich Guy, Effortlessly Healthy, Bento Box, Lettuce B. Frank, […]
