Archives - Maya Brosnick
Administration
Ceasefire and Divestment Resolution Passes SA
The SA Senate passed a resolution calling for the University’s Ethical Investment Advisory Committee (EIAC) to advocate for UR to end all investments in “war, violence, and occupation” and for the administration to publish a statement “explicitly recognizing the need” for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza. “This bill does not only affect the violence […]
academics
Latin honors restructuring approved after SA push
SA endorsed a report March 4 pushing the University administration to make its Latin honors system more “equitable.” Latin honors are distinctions given by many universities to graduating students with strong academic records. At UR, the top level is summa cum laude, which encompasses the top two percent of the graduating class. The other two […]
committee for political engagement
Committee for Political Engagement hosts vote-by-mail event
The Committee for Political Engagement (CPE) hosted a vote-by-mail event Feb. 7 in order to inform students of their voting options. Annette Ramos, a representative from the Monroe County Board of Elections, spoke to students about the importance of voting, how they could register to vote, and how to receive mail-in ballots. The last day […]
New York State Suicide Prevention Act
SA passes resolution supporting New York State Student Suicide Prevention Act
Pushing for university suicide intervention policies, the SA joined 26 college governments supporting the bill to safeguard student mental health. Read More
Administration
Jewish Voice for Peace observes Tu B’Schvat in solidarity with Palestinians
Jewish Voice for Peace held their first public event Jan. 21 to express horror at the tragedies occurring in Palestine, JVP told the CT. Read More
Public Safety
Student arrested at pro-Palestine gathering pleads not guilty
A senior student pled not guilty to charges after she struck a Public Safety officer who grabbed her wrist at a pro-Palestine gathering on Dec. 11. Read More
club field hockey
UR’s Club Field Hockey Team takes home state championship
From team bonding at Niagara Falls to tense shootouts after double overtime, the team has come together to win every time. Read More
MERT
MERT: Don’t be afraid to call
The River Campus Medical Emergency Response Team (RC MERT) has been back in business since 2022 following their year-long pause, but cannot operate to their fullest extent while students remain unaware of their existence. MERT was called by students only a few times in 2022 — a drastic decline in use in comparison to responding […]
Carillon
Hearing bells? UR not crazy — it’s the carillon!
Each year, 12 students take part in a class where they learn how to play the Hopeman Memorial carillon located at the very top of Rush Rhees Library. Read More
Club Sports
Uglies’ 2023 season ends on a hopeful note
UR’s Men’s Club Rugby team, the Uglies, made the playoffs this year ...the team made it farther than anyone thought they would. Read More
