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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.

‘Extreme Materials 2’: An eye-opening new exhibit

[caption id="attachment_17529" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Courtesy of Julia Sklar - A&E Editor"][/caption] "A found object is just a familiar thing seen…

New Coldplay release is a fan’s paradise

[caption id="attachment_17525" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Courtesy of uncrate.com"][/caption] After nearly three-and-a-half years of waiting and many release date rumors that raised…

Leaf through these recipes for fun fall treats

Fall treats just in time for Halloween!

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.

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.

‘HIMYM’ refocuses on character growth

"How I Met Your Mother" is going in a new direction this season.

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It is not often that I read something funny enough to actually render me incapable of stifling my laughter. It’s…

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.

Guess who? Unravel the mystery behind the names that mark our campus' buildings

[caption id="attachment_15847" align="alignnone" width="246" caption="Courtesy of Rush Rhees Library"][/caption] In the world of universities, Rochester is the baby of the…