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UR homepage evolving into new era of design development
University Communications began the beta period for the new design of UR's homepage on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Read More
Culture
‘Extreme Materials 2’: An eye-opening new exhibit
"A found object is just a familiar thing seen as though for the first time,” artist Nemo Gould said about the peculiar medium of the Memorial Art Gallery’s newest exhibit “Extreme Materials 2” that opened on Saturday, Oct. 22. The exhibit is a rehash of the MAG’s original one — “Extreme Materials” — from 2006, […]
Culture
New Coldplay release is a fan’s paradise
After nearly three-and-a-half years of waiting and many release date rumors that raised false hopes, Coldplay’s fifth studio album, “Mylo Xyloto,” was finally released on Monday, Oct. 24. After selling 122,000 copies in three days, this album has already topped the charts as the fastest-selling album of the year. To kick off “Mylo Xyloto,” the […]
Features
Leaf through these recipes for fun fall treats
Fall treats just in time for Halloween! Read More
Culture
RoCo exhibit explores relation of bodies to environment
A relationship between human bodies and their surrounding landscapes is the connecting theme of "'Scapes," Rochester Contemporary Art Center's newest exhibit. Read More
Culture
Janelle Monáe’s Palestra performance was out of this world
On Saturday in the Palestra, Janelle Monáe and her band, the ArchOrchestra, put on an astoundingly unique, interactive and otherworldly concert. Read More
Culture
‘HIMYM’ refocuses on character growth
"How I Met Your Mother" is going in a new direction this season. Read More
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CT Recommends booksofadam.com
It is not often that I read something funny enough to actually render me incapable of stifling my laughter. It’s also not often that I read blogs. So “Books of Adam” must be something really special if it is a blog I read religiously that also makes me “lol” for real. Updated a few times […]
Culture
A dance, dance revolution: innovative choreography hits UR
When a dance group performs sans costumes, elaborate light cues and even a stage, yet still manages to inspire and impress its audience, then you know you’re in the presence of true talent. Read More
Features
Guess who? Unravel the mystery behind the names that mark our campus' buildings
In the world of universities, Rochester is the baby of the family. The world’s oldest university, Università di Bologna, dates back to 1088; Oxford University’s teaching faculty started in 1096; and even on this continent, Harvard University hails from 1636. Our own 1850 origin seems hardly worth noting. In reality, however, age means nothing. Our […]
