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The George Eastman Museum, located in downtown Rochester, announced their acquisition of the world’s largest collection of contemporary Indian cinema on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The George Eastman Museum is an institution affiliated with UR; the UR website says that “the University of Rochester and George Eastman Museum have a long history of collaboration in both […]

Last week, UR Dining Services announced that Danforth will start serving only organically-sourced food, after several students protested animal cruelty by after a deer entered in Strong Memorial Hospital. While some health and environmentally-conscious students appreciated the gesture, many demanded even more meaningful change. “It’s a step in the right direction,” freshman Rachele Pianto said, […]

The Adversary Rochester, The Adversary UR or simply just “The Adversary” (I have no idea—someone please help me out here) launched online in October 2015 with the mission of making all self-described “edgy” UR Students’ voices heard. Here at Campus Times, we are losing our damn minds. The Adversary debuted with a 66-second YouTube video, […]

Riverview: a place where you are living off campus, but can still enjoy the convienience of a declining plan. Another great amenity that I should mention is the bathroom. I would say that I spend more time in the bathroom than I do in my bedroom. Sure, it’s nice having a bed to sleep in, […]

Now that another season of the beloved Hallows Eve has passed, it’s time to look back on the best and the worst of this year’s costumes. After all, the only thing sweeter than dressing up to release your inner witch, vampire, slutty kitten or guy-trying-to-get-away-with-not-wearing-a-costume is knowing that you’re beating everyone else in the grand […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In breaking news this week, the government made a landmark decision to not shut down. Political spectators across the country simultaneously unclenched as they were once again relieved to hear that the inherent stubbornness and selfishness of elected officials still does not extend beyond the loss of their paychecks. However, don’t be fooled into […]

Karl Marx is generally known for the economic theories he promulgated, which led to authoritarian regimes around the world, and to the Cold War. But, recent British scholarship has shown that the bearded revolutionary had a lighter side as well. Specifically, excavation at the British Museum Reading Room has uncovered a manuscript which modern scholarship  […]

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Dean of College Admission and Vice Provost for Enrollment Initiatives Jon Burdick hosted “Financial Aid and Fairness,” an evening workshop addressing the perceived mystery behind financial aid processing. In an effort to engage campus in conversation about the topic, Burdick told students how financial aid calculations work. Burdick shared the most […]

We’re all scared of rejection. No one wants to be told they aren’t good enough. But in reality, that’s not what it is. Most people are flattered when they’re flirted with or asked on a date, and they don’t want to humiliate you. Even when they react with a defensive, “I have a boyfriend,” or […]

We applaud the All-Campus Judicial Council (ACJC)’s ruling on Almast v. Students’ Association Senate, the first major appeal case in five years. The decision, released on Friday, Oct. 30, ended over a month of contention. In the weeks leading up to the appeal hearing, Senate’s attempt to appoint a senator through a selection committee, the […]