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Crossword answers for Oct. 4, 2023

The answers for the Oct. 4, 2023 edition of the Campus Times crossword, which can be found in print copies of that day's newspaper.

Meet UR’s furriest therapist

Sasha — UR’s first therapy dog — helps comfort a steady stream of students during her office hours in the Interfaith Chapel, and her role around campus and the community is growing.

Man shot by RPD officer during skirmish

A Rochester police officer shot a man Monday night after that man allegedly tackled and punched the officer before fighting…

Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro ’95 first jumped into politics at UR

Before Josh Shapiro ‘95 became Pennsylvania’s governor-elect, he boasted two humbler titles — UR Students’ Association senator and president.

Latin American Studies department resolution passes SA

SA passed a resolution supporting the creation of a Latin American Studies department after hearing speeches from seven student advocates.

SA solicits input on race-related trainings for faculty

SA released a survey seeking student input on potentially-mandatory race-related training curricula for faculty.

You should be worried about local election denialism

If this week’s midterm elections solidified anything, it’s the fact that Republican election denialism is now just another strategic tool that’s here to stay.

SA drafting Latin American Studies resolution with faculty, student group support

A petition to create a Latin American Studies department garnered 470 signatures, prompting SA to draft a supporting resolution with numerous endorsements.

Committee approves Indigenous Studies cluster

An Indigenous Studies cluster centered on the Americas was unanimously approved by the College Curriculum Committee.

You should take journalism classes this spring

There’s a perfect storm of journalism courses being offered this spring, and you should try and take one (or a couple) of them.