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Ed Observers
The future of interstellar travel
It’s finally here. This past Tuesday, a contract from NASA was signed that would lead Boeing and SpaceX to develop and engage in manned space flights – coined “space taxis” by some – to and from Earth and the International Space Station (ISS). This merger marks the beginning of a new era for NASA, for […]
Editorial Boards
How to eat in college
Time in college as an undergrad is extremely stressful. With a million papers to write, exams to study for, WeBWork to finish, or a concert to perform, there is never a spare moment to breathe, let alone take time out for oneself. Personal well-being is thrown out the window once one gives in to the […]
Op-Eds
President Obama’s plan to defeat ISIL is insufficient
The terrorist group on everybody’s mind these last few months has been the Islamic State (IS), or ISIL as the President calls them, and for good reason. The group, which originally grew in strength during the Sunni insurgency against the U.S. in Iraq after 2005, was affiliated with al-Qaeda in Iraq until they were kicked […]
News
Bookstore prepares for college town movein
The River Campus and Medical Center bookstores will be closed for movement to their new location at College Town on Friday, Sept. 26 at 5p.m. According to the General Manager of the new bookstore Frank Tallarico, the process of moving everything to the new location will take two weeks. “We need to move everything up […]
News
Panel links Ferguson, Missouri to Rochester’s past and present
This past Monday, a panel organized by Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kristin Doughty used the Rochester Race Riots of 1964 and the recent events in Ferguson, Missouri as a point of departure to discuss the “continuities between these two events, separated by 50 years and 200 miles,” Doughty said. The panel was attended by over […]
CT Recommends
CT Recommends: The Mindy Project
The “Mindy Project” is the little show that could. It started off with dismal critical reviews caused by its poor writing and acting. There were rumors that it would be cancelled. But, like so many other shows that started off slow, the “Mindy Project” has shown itself to be on track to be a lasting […]
Culture
‘Strange Surroundings’ tells a tale of the future
If you happen to pass by Hartnett Gallery right now, you can’t help but stop and stare at the massive artwork hanging across the entrance. It’s not even the size that stops you – it’s the dense mass of colors, textures, and shapes that make you gape in awe. That installation piece is the main […]
Sex and the CT
Jodi Says: The Five-Year Plan
I am an adult, but only barely. I’m old enough to have sex and make responsible decisions, but let’s be real: I can’t be trusted to take a pill every day at the same time. I can’t even be trusted to be awake at a set time every day. As one could imagine, that became […]
UR Tech
UR Tech: Why tech secrets aren’t really secrets
Last week’s Apple press conference seemed like a guarded trove of secrets. Sessions for the conference were given teasing names like “We Have To Keep This Quiet Still” and “Bet You Can’t Wait To Know,” while normally regular press releases were kept on lockdown. The Hype Machine was primed, whipping Apple’s user base and shareholders […]
Features
Checklist for a semester abroad
Last semester, I studied Italian language and culture in the beautiful, bustling city of Rome, Italy with the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad). While my adventure abroad officially began in February, my preparation for life in the Eternal City began more than a year before. It is no surprise that a […]
