rochester area
Studying, Stress, and Taking Time to Step Away: A Guide to Surviving a New Semester
The beginning of a fall semester — whether you are a wide-eyed first-year or a senior that cannot wait to leave — is an exciting yet stressful checkpoint for all college students. Adjusting to a new living area, rigorous courses and demanding extracurriculars while balancing a healthy lifestyle is one of the biggest challenges students face. Read More
Catholic Newman Community
More than a parade: Newman community celebrates Mardi Gras with reflection
Though the northeast’s celebrations of Mardi Gras tend to be more restrained than New Orleans’ famously large celebrations, it is still a “day people [can] get together for dinner and families [can] celebrate with beads.” These beads are found on festive necklaces and, in the South, are often thrown from parade floats into the street. Read More
Blue Cactus
‘Fresh. Fast. Flavorful’: UR Dining Describes New Blue Cactus Dining Option
A new dining option for Southwestern cuisine has come to campus, as announced in a URochester dining Instagram post at the beginning of the semester. “Fresh. Fast. Flavorful. These aren’t just words; they are the standard our team is ready to set,” the Instagram post read. The establishment, named Blue Cactus, sells Southwestern quesadillas, burritos, […]