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Guess who? Unravel the mystery behind the names that mark our campus' buildings

By Julia Sklar Sep 7, 2011

In the world of universities, Rochester is the baby of the family. The world’s oldest university, Università di Bologna, dates back to 1088; Oxford University’s teaching faculty started in 1096; and even on this continent, Harvard University hails from 1636. Our own 1850 origin seems hardly worth noting. In reality, however, age means nothing. Our […]

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Finding fashion at UR

By Kelsey Burritt Sep 7, 2011

With the frighteningly early arrival of fall this year, I am turning over a new leaf. I want this column to swing the spotlight back to campus — to the students you see in Danforth, walking to the post office or class, and waiting for the bus. While writing this type of column has been […]

Sex and the CT

Dealing with intense heat in and out of the bedroom

By Hannah Bazarian Sep 7, 2011

For most students new to the Rochester area, it’s the harsh winter that’s most difficult to deal with. For me, a Rochester native, the most difficult season has always been the summer. I’ll admit, it’s a welcome relief from the bitter cold -— at first. By September, however, I usually have a long list of […]

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Are you a poor college student?

By Caitlin Olfano Sep 7, 2011

It’s no secret that most college students eat Ramen noodles and Spaghetti O’s every night because, well, they can’t afford anything else. After years of practicing life at college, I’ve compiled a few other tell-tale signs of being a fiscally disadvantaged college student. 1. When choosing between two restaurants, say, a nice restaurant like Biaggi’s […]