Articles by Sage

SDS, College Feminists in the wake of reproductive rights protests

On Feb. 9, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and College Feminists organized a protest in favor of increased resources for abortion access on campus. The demands of this protest included installing an OB/GYN trained in gender-inclusive care in UHS, increasing access to emergency contraceptives, and facilitating an overall painless and confidential process of abortion […]

Student response to off-campus protests

At the vigil on Jan. 7 honoring Tyre Nichols, only a handful of UR students were in attendance. In an interview with the Campus Times, SA President and junior Adrija Bhattacharjee mentioned being unsurprised by the student turnout. “It’s not surprising that we don’t have a lot of university engagement from that end,” she said. […]

Rochester community honors Tyre Nichols with vigil

The horrific footage of the killing of Tyre Nichols invoked a national response upon its release, with protests and vigils being held in major cities. Read More