Feminism
The ‘Vagina Monologues’ speaks for itself
There’s no feeling quite like hearing an audience roar with applause after a woman onstage describes the “crumbling remains of the patriarchy.” Read More
Winterfest Weekend
B.J. Novak delights with wit and relatability
Writer and executive producer of “The Office” B. J. Novak performed on Saturday as the headlining Winterfest Weekend comedian. Read More
Opinions
Some traditions are good, but many are awful
Tradition. Ritual. Habit. Institution. All of these words are synonymous, for the most part. Yet, each has its own connotation dependent on the words that complement it: “The Institution of Slavery” and “Bad Habit” are examples. There are also good traditions. These could include giving someone a toast, volunteering at a food bank on Thanksgiving […]
Grace Peters
Weekly weather report
This Tuesday, we can expect clear, sunny skies and a high of 66 degrees. A little odd for November, perhaps, but I’m not complaining. Wednesday’s prediction drops down from Tuesday’s to a chillier 46 degrees with scattered clouds. Sounds more like Rochester weather to me - definitely more expected. Thursday, we will have a predicted […]
Humor
Halloween 2015 costume suggestions
Now that Halloweekend has come to a close, students are already thinking about their hypothetical costumes for next year. Here is a list of best Halloween costumes for 2015: Couple costumes: 1. Mortar and pestle 2. Neil and Louis Armstrong 3. Electrical outlet and plug 4. Jack Black and Jack White 5. Oprah Winfrey and […]
Humor
Girl has existential crisis at first floor vending machine
This past Thursday, Allison Smith made her usual weekly trip to the laundry room. As she began to head back to her dorm room, she passed two vending machines, conveniently placed adjacent to the laundry room. She paused, looked around for a brief moment, and decided to get something. She initially wanted Grandma’s Cookies, which […]
Humor
Girl goes to the library, gets nothing done
A freshman girl had been studying for a few hours in her room when she decided that she needed some fresh air and human interaction. She decided to go to Gleason Library to continue working and maybe socialize a little. After gathering her books together and plugging her headphones in, the student didn’t feel weird […]
Humor
Investigation; brownies too good
Douglass Dining Center is home to the “Kosher Korner” - a meal station where kosher options are served for those students who keep kosher and for those of us who simply enjoy the homemade taste of cold cuts. The Kosher Korner is currently under investigation because its famous brownies, situated directly to the left of the main […]
Humor
School of Dentistry introduces new required class: “Astrology 101”
UR prides itself on its open curriculum, but future dentists will be required to enroll in an introductory astrology class in order to ensure that each student gets a well-rounded education. “These students are working so hard on learning about specificities in science. It’s about time they took a break and learned a bit about […]
