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October 16, 2013

University of Rochester swimmer and environmental science major Avery Palardy and Earth and Environmental Sciences department assistant professor Vasilii Petrenko examine a carbon 14 extraction line used to study methane found in ancient ice samples in his ice lab August 23, 2013. Palardo is going on a research trip to Antarctica in November. // photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester

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Campus Dining

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By Doug Brady Sep 20, 2026
As students struggle with the challenge of paying such incredible sums of money to get their degree, one large contributing factor is the exorbitant cost of college meal plans. These plans, once a simple solution for the inevitable inconvenience of cooking on-campus, have quietly become a large revenue stream for educational institutions and their dining service providers.  Read More
birders log

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By Doug Brady Sep 20, 2026
It may be the middle of September and the weather has started to cool, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still reminisce about summer from time to time. Every July or August, when I visit the beach or even when I’m near a body of fresh water, I always look forward to spotting one unique group of birds. Read More
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cameras

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By Doug Brady Sep 6, 2026
New security cameras have been spotted around campus this Fall — in common areas and outside residential halls — and some of the University's choice in placement is sparking dissent among campus residents.   Read More