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Defining campus security with DPS Chief Quchee Collins

In May, the University announced the appointment of Quchee Collins as both the inaugural Associate Vice President for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Chief Public Safety Officer.  With extensive experience as the deputy director for public safety at CUNY and the police chief for New York City’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Collins’ […]

Why you haven’t seen politicians campaigning around campus

There are currently 18.5 million college students across the country, according to Statista — with many of them being eligible to vote.  By having so many young voters condensed on college campuses, one might wonder, “Why don’t politicians devote more time to campaigning there?” The answer: It’s illegal.  The Johnson Amendment, a remnant of a […]

The bravery of domestic violence survivors

In honor of domestic violence awareness month in October, Adelante Juntos (translation: “Forward Together”) held their second annual “The Color of Bruises” on Friday, Oct. 25. Read More

Solve the frights: UR River Campus Libraries’ Annual Scare Festival combines spooky scavenger hunt and a tower tour

The River Campus Libraries host their Scare Festival the weekend before Halloween every year. This year’s pirate theme has students follow the “x” marked on the map to collect enough stamps to climb the infamous Rush Rhees bell tower. Read More

Norah O’Donnell’s take on life: The quality of relationships

She recently landed an interview with Pope Francis by writing him several personal letters over the course of 10 years. Read More

Behind the scenes of dorm-made kombucha, Komboochie

Since last winter, Humphrey has been making, selling, and distributing her very own dorm–made kombucha. Read More

New Title IX updates roll out at the University – here’s what you need to know

One of the main changes aims to broaden the types of misconduct which universities across the country must address by expanding definitions of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment. Read More