Archives - Sarah Woodams
commuting
The pros and cons of commuting
It’s definitely not the ideal college experience, but the benefits have outweighed the negative aspects so far.
advice
Four indoor activities to combat the Rochester winter blues
I hope this list inspires you to go out and do something fun in Rochester this winter!
flour
From flour city to flower city: The rise and fall of flour mills in Rochester
Rochester owes much of its early growth to numerous flour mills.
advice
Five outdoor activities to combat the Rochester winter blues
Take some time this semester to explore one (or more!) of my many winter activity suggestions in and around Rochester.
Campus
Exploring local offerings at the holiday shopping fair
It’s nice that the University made shopping local more accessible to students, especially as UR can be a bit of a bubble.
Op-Eds
Budgets need more flexibility
After weeks of online forms, multiple meetings, a hearing, and more forms, we were able to receive supplemental funding.
Campus
Having a Spooktacular Time at the Scare Fair
This past Halloweekend, I attended my first ever Scare Fair, which featured plenty of free candy, games, a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, and most importantly, a trip to the top of Rush Rhees.
Campus
Playing with fire at Meliora Weekend’s 11th Annual Fire Show
"My initial reaction was to lean away from the fire. But once you get past the mental block, you can form a rhythm, and it gets easier."
food
The Commissary revitalizes the food industry in downtown Rochester
In the heart of downtown Rochester sits the only community kitchen in Monroe County. Launched in October 2020 in the Sibley Building, The Commissary is Rochester’s first food business incubator.
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Dining
This year’s UR Dining experience: Fresh produce, less waste
Last week, in response to an Opinions article about the best and worst of campus food, Director of Campus Dining Services Cameron Schauf asked if he could talk to the Campus Times to discuss what’s new.
