From the Archives

Blast from the past: Library bomb shelter proves elusive

Rumors of a bomb shelter in Rush Rhees Library are examined with historical evidence Read More

From the Archives: Class reunion leads to statue restoration

There are four statues of women located between Meliora Hall and Rush Rhees Library. Ever wondered where they came from or why they're at UR? The Campus Times reported on the unveiling of these figures in 1980 and now has looked back at the story. Read More

From the Archives: May 2- 9, 1958

There is only one time of the year when UR transforms from the typical mundane campus filled with scholars into a jungle gym full of rock stars and cotton candy. This Saturday, students will be taking a break from their $50,000 worth of papers and exams to engage in a 61-years-old UR tradition: Dandelion Day.In […]

From the archives

Back in the '60s, the Campus Times didn't have the fierce grip on University news that it cherishes today, now pompously sitting on top of all other University news publications.In 2010, the highlight of the River Campus week is Thursday afternoon when the paper is delivered. Students and faculty go bonkers trying to snag an […]

From The Archives: May 3, 1968

During the turbulent months of 1968, campus-wide discord was quickly growing. In a backlash against grass-stained hippy optimism, students across the United States were debating electric issues: a hot-potato presidential election, the recent assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the early arguments of pro-birth control feminist scholars.Students at UR protested with their own trademark […]

From the CT Archives: 50 years of history

While many know the beloved Frat Quad, few know its ancient history. The sacred quadrangle may look one way today, but the assignments of houses are not set in stone. The fraternities and special interest groups that occupy the houses across from Todd Union are subject to change over the years. While many interesting people […]