Archives - Melanie Earle
CT Eats
CT Eats: Rise and grind with five local coffee shops
Escaping the lull of campus can be a challenge and is considerably more difficult during the pandemic. A coffee shop could be the key to salvation, and Rochester has some great ones. Read More
campus
UR needs to lighten up its winter campus
We need more light, so why not get creative with it? Read More
Movies
Malcolm and Marie: not quite Oscar-worthy
I went into “Malcolm and Marie” with excitement, but at the half-way mark, I just wanted Malcolm and Marie to go to bed. Read More
Alumni
From the Archives: Shirley Jackson’s mysterious time at UR
While not enough to add her to Wikipedia’s notable alum, Jackson’s time at UR was significant and depressing enough to inspire many elements of her novel, “Hangsaman.” Read More
academics
Undergrads’ thoughts on overloading
When a student requests an overload, they usually agree to a rigorous schedule. Almost all students have additional responsibilities, such as work, extracurriculars, and research positions. Read More
COVID-19
Filling out Dr.Chatbot could get you a free year-long parking pass
Despite the daily reminders, last semester’s Dr. Chatbot rates weren’t great. This spring, UR announced the Complete and Compete Challenge, an incentive to encourage students to fill out the form. Read More
Greek Life
A comprehensive breakdown of Greek life dues
Greek life generally promises benefits such as scholarship opportunities, networking help, and leadership opportunities. However, besides these benefits, what exactly do you pay for? Read More
science fiction
Watch “The Martian” before your finals
With the looming storm about to break on our metaphorical beach, I would like to share a tradition that I have started with myself, that might help you: I watch “The Martian” before finals. Read More
Television
‘Kim Possible’ is a perfect comedy for college students
The characters are top-notch, the animation is butter, and the fight scenes are imaginatively and meticulously thought out. Read More
ghosts
Supernatural suspicion in the stacks of Rundel library
The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, the Rundel Library, is believed to be haunted, with alleged paranormal occurrences occurring in its halls. The Rundel Library’s stacks are where most of the activity takes place according to an article in the Democrat and Chronicle. Read More
