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An Atheist’s Response to Faith and Science
The undergraduate student body at UR is composed predominantly of engineering and pre-medical students, and as such I feel safe in assuming that Evan Keegan’s opinions article “Science and Faith” was of great interest to many who happened to read the Jan. 23 issue of Campus Times. Though the piece was well-written, and I appreciate anyone who […]
Features
I Heart Rochester Day: celebrating UR
The line to enter Hirst Lounge nearly stretched out the door as students poured into Wilson Commons on Wednesday, Jan. 29, waiting to participate in I Heart Rochester Day. In the lounge, volunteers in blue and yellow capes handed out free prizes. Balloons decorated the tables, and signs proclaimed the purpose of the event: to […]
Culture
“Last Gas” shines through simplicity
Welcome to the real world. It’s a cutthroat place where hopes and dreams are stuck in limbo. It’s a place where you’re so lonely, you’re blind to every signal of love that passes you by. And, at the end of it, you often find yourself contemplating only one question: Where did my life go? Yes, […]
Culture
The 2014 Grammy Awards
Watching the Grammys is sort of like going to the circus: the performances are risky, the costumes are ridiculous, and no matter what happens, everybody’s still just a clown. Just like after they bring out the elephants at the big top, when its all over somebody’s got to go out there and clean up all […]
Culture
“(en)Gendered” exhibit showcases diverse creativity
On January 17, the AsIs Gallery at Sage Art Center hosted the opening of the annual “(en)Gendered” juried exhibition sponsored by the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender & Women’s Studies and the Department of Art and Art History. This year’s theme was “Words and Works: Dialogues in Intersectionality.” The exhibit featured over 60 pieces […]
News
Rush Rhees lays out 10 year renovation plan
The Rush Rhees Library Revitalization project is currently in the planning phase as library staff, students and architects collaborate to create a road map. The project is a 10-year master plan to modernize Rush Rhees Library. An open forum for the project was held on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The architectural firm Perkins+ Will presented […]
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URMC study shows importance of sleep
The New York Times published an article on Saturday, January 11 about UR Medical Center’s new findings on how sleep clears away toxins in the brain. This research was funded by the National Institute of Health. The principal investigator of the research and senior author of the resulting paper, Dr. Maiken Nedergaard, explained the study […]
Features
Ooohh La Lu-Lu: fashion advice for a Rochester Winter
As a long time fashion obsédée and a Rochester resident for five years, I have recently decided to follow my passion and provide my fellow style lovers with ideas, trends, and creative ways to express personality through clothing. For my first “Ooohh La Lu-Lu” I have compiled a Rochester girl’s checklist for surviving the cold: […]
Sex and the CT
Ask Estrada: Hookups, relationships, and sex toys
Should men be open to their girlfriends wanting to integrate adult toys into their sex lives? Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, but invention is often hailed as the more sincere form of criticism. Men often feel hesitant about this topic because they worry that the sex toys are being introduced as […]
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Food Recovery Network, feeding hungry with university leftovers
UR students love to talk about food. When the subject of dining is broached, everyone seems to have an opinion – which dining hall is the best, how they hate the lines at Starbucks, and why they love Kosher Corner Brownies. But while students never seem to tire of analyzing their dining options, rarely do […]
