Natalie Opdahl
News Editor
Class of 2026
nopdahl@u.rochester.edu
Eastman
OSSIA: A contemporary take on a classical stage
It was the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 2, and little did I know I was about to bear witness to a demonstration of chaotic beauty unlike any I had seen before.
architecture
University holds focus groups for Boundless Possibility strategic plan
As we approach mid-decade, the University is turning its attention to infrastructure improvements on campus, including financial aid, academic resources, and more by 2030 in its Boundless Possibility strategic plan.
art
MAG plans to hold college night to increase student engagement
Smith has been working with the MAG since the summer to plan an event for college students throughout the Rochester area to visit the museum and participate in activities curated for students to enjoy.
College Town
Rocky Bucks now accepted in select College Town stores
Joy Mart, Taichi Bubble Tea, and Primohoagies each incorporate Rocky Bucks as part of their rewards program. Joy Mart also offers a 5% discount on all purchases with Rocky Bucks.
meal plan
Rocky Bucks explained
Although these new currencies are nearly identical to their former counterparts, Rocky Bucks will be accepted by many more vendors than before, including off-campus.
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…
Asian American Alliance
Lunar New Year kicks off with cultural showcases, dance show
Feb. 10 marked the first day of the Year of the Dragon. The University held several events to celebrate the…
Academic Honesty
Is using ChatGPT academically dishonest? ACJC explains UR’s AI policies
Using AI without permission may be considered receiving unauthorized aid under the Academic Honesty Policy, ACJC's chief justice said.
clubs
Students unite to feed kids, not landfills
When five University of Maryland (UMD) students saw the amount of food going to waste on their campus in 2011,…
Feminism
To be or not to be: motherhood
Some women are going to choose to have children. Some won’t. Some will choose to focus on their careers, and others won’t.
