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Alexandra Cousteau makes waves in contemporary ocean conservation

In her presentation this past week, Alexandra Cousteau, a world-renowned environmental advocate, offered a glimmer of hope in an age of overwhelming nihilism. Read More

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. Read More

A mixed review of Mr. U of R

This year’s Mr. U of R was a welcome return of in-person shenanigans and college kid tomfoolery. Not every joke landed, but everyone had a great time cheering for everybody else. Read More

Screaming Into the Void: A night with UR’s creative writing faculty

The process is the best part of writing — or any art form, for that matter. It’s where one can find the joy in building their own unique world. Read More

OBOC stuns with “Something About This Night”

Although the group is not wholly composed of innate performers, OBOC’s members’ passion for musical theatre is evident in every number. Read More

She is beauty, she is space

Stargazing is a fun way to de-stress, clear your mind, and just exist with the world around you while seeing something truly beautiful. Read More
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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. Read More

Rereading ‘The Odyssey’: Personal and political translations

In many ways, Mendelsohn’s visit to the University was focused on expanding our understanding of the many voyages we embark on throughout our lives. Read More

“Sites and Non-Sites”: An exhibit of glacial proportions

This site-specific installation represents how “the natural rhythms of the earth, although slow and sometimes not obvious, impact how we live today.” Read More

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." Read More