Archives - Caitlin Olfano
Sex and the CT
Closing the gap of long distance relationships
Relationships are not all about sex. I know that’s a strange start to an article for Sex & the CT, but before the riots break out, let me explain. As of this week, I’ve been in a committed relationship for a year and a half — which doesn’t sound too out-of-the-ordinary, except that on most […]
Features
Hartnett Gallery connects UR to nationwide art
Club spotlight on the student-run art gallery on campus. Read More
Features
Shack-a-thon: Garnering support for Habitat for Humanity
Experiencing homelessness in the first annual Shack-a-thon. Read More
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Imagine a time when Towers was an experiment
For students at UR, the dormitory is a place of refuge, even a home away from home. Our suitemates become family, while our roommates can become our best friends. But there was a time at UR when the dorm wasn’t just a home — instead, it functioned more as a psychological and social experiment. Read More
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Mariachi music mixes with marital merriment
Music at UR usually evokes images of the Eastman School of Music, the last concert by the Midnight Ramblers or various student ensembles. But one unique venture into collegiate music that shouldn’t be overlooked is UR’s own mariachi band, creatively entitled Mariachi Meliora. A relatively new ensemble, it was started by junior, and now music […]
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Are you a poor college student?
It’s no secret that most college students eat Ramen noodles and Spaghetti O’s every night because, well, they can’t afford anything else. After years of practicing life at college, I’ve compiled a few other tell-tale signs of being a fiscally disadvantaged college student. 1. When choosing between two restaurants, say, a nice restaurant like Biaggi’s […]
News
Mid-semester review of the SA
It’s midterm season, not only politically but also in the semester, and the Students’ Association President and Vice President have been working to fulfill the campaign promises that they laid out in their platform last semester. When SA President and junior Scott Strenger and Vice President and senior Ashley Haluck-Kangas were elected into office last […]
Sports
Athlete of the week R.J. Napodano
While the football season is coming to a close, UR is not giving up just yet — particularly senior wide receiver R.J. Napodano. As a neuroscience major who plans to go to medical school, Napodano is no stranger to hard work both on and off the field. After an exciting win against Worchester Polytechnic Institute, […]
