Archives - Caitlin Olfano

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 […]

Hartnett Gallery connects UR to nationwide art

Club spotlight on the student-run art gallery on campus. Read More

Shack-a-thon: Garnering support for Habitat for Humanity

Experiencing homelessness in the first annual Shack-a-thon. Read More

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

The inevitable future

A senior at UR provides thoughts of examining the future. Read More

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]