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Note on the Israel-Palestine Special Edition

Free and open discourse is the bedrock of a vibrant society, and we aimed to help contributors feel empowered to speak their minds with confidence.

Meet UR’s furriest therapist

Sasha — UR’s first therapy dog — helps comfort a steady stream of students during her office hours in the Interfaith Chapel, and her role around campus and the community is growing.

The crowd went (mildly) wild for Brenda Song’s Yellowjacket Weekend panel

While attendance was low, those who did show up seemed pretty engaged, with many lining up to ask questions during the half hour Q&A portion of the event.

What’s the Buzz? Bross speaks on Bee Campus certification

Becoming Bee Campus certified gives the University more points on the STARS program, which assigns ratings to campuses for their sustainable efforts.

CT Drinks: Intense Milk Cocktails

Do you consider yourself a cocktail connoisseur? Experiment with Upstate Farm’s finest dairy product, Intense Milk, in your concoctions!

Updates on alumni-funded religious centers

The seemingly obvious solution would be to expand the Chapel. However, that is not as easy as it sounds.

Actual comedy at the Winterfest comedy night

This time, unlike last year’s Winterfest interview with Pete Davidson, each guest performed about a half hour of stand-up comedy with little to no heckling of any kind.

Where to shop in Rochester for Small Business Saturday

Shopping from small and local businesses is a great way to support the owners and their staff and they are often home to more unique gifts than you may find at a national retail chain

MART Crew brings art into the hands of the people

MART Crew is a mail art exchange (it stands for mailed art). Meaning that everyone makes a piece and then [Aranda swaps] them and you get a piece back.

How to sound like a true Rochestarian 

I’ve spent my entire life in the Rochester area, and with that comes the knowledge of how to pronounce some Rochester-specific words.