Emmely Eli Texcucano
Features Editor
Class of 2025
etexcuca@u.rochester.edu
2024 Presidential Election
CT Interviews: PSL presidential candidate Claudia De La Cruz
Despite most coverage focusing on Harris and Trump, some third-party candidates have been making a wave.
anxiety
UCC introduces a new writing anxiety therapy group
The weekly sessions include talk and practice-based approaches focused on writing and mindfulness techniques.
Admissions
Admissions tours relocate to Wilson Commons
"Just as students have the right to live and study in a non-threatening environment, staff also have the right to perform their work and feel safe,” Alexander said.
Israel-Palestine
SJP stages pro-Palestine demonstration during Meliora Weekend
Outfitted with shirts showing killed Palestinian civilians, student demonstrators took to Wilson Quad on Sept. 28 amidst the neighboring celebrations and events of Meliora Weekend to protest the war in Gaza.
2010's bangers
Delving into the minds mixing Mr. Brightside and Taylor Swift
When it comes to music choice, Lee makes an effort to include modern, electronic, and requested genres in addition to the "10 songs on everybody's frat rotation."
Aerospace
Mechanical Engineering Department adds new minor in aerospace
The introduction of the minor comes as a response to a growing interest in aerospace engineering from prospective students.
Gaza
Students protest for Gaza and Lebanon
This was the largest protest held on campus since the latest updated protest policies released on Aug. 24.
Alumni
Students look their best after Meliora Weekend hair styling event
This event was a product of ClipDart, a nonprofit created by UR alumnus Kyle Parker that offers free, on-site hair care for individuals who might lack access to the service.
audit
New audit and incomplete notation policy introduced
The Fall 2024 semester introduced newly updated policies on audit registrations and incomplete grades for undergraduate students.
CT Eats
CT Eats: South Wedge staple Voula’s Greek Sweets brings home to where your stomach is
Fully sated and equipped with leftovers — courtesy of the large serving sizes — we left Voula’s with immediate plans for another visit in the works.
