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Academic integrity meets the coronavirus

For many students, academic honesty is a phrase only encountered on the statement they have to copy before every exam. But since classes resumed remotely on March 23, maintaining integrity might have to become a more conscious effort.  “Students aren’t necessarily more likely to be dishonest learning online than they are learning in a face-to-face […]

UR Snapshots Vol.11: Zooming in on first-years’ online classes

After the first two weeks of Zoom classes, we reached out to first-year students to ask how they’ve been adjusting to online college so far.  Read More

Reflections on an empty campus

So, what does our campus scenery look like, now that so many of us are gone and those remaining are encouraged to stay inside? Read More

Thanks to Minecraft project, UR is just a block away

"Our goal is to build community and give the gift of a virtual campus to the senior class,” the team's statement read. Read More

UR Snapshots Vol.10: The Yellowjackets who stayed

A quiet quad, an empty Starbucks, closed libraries — here’s what life at UR is like in the middle of a pandemic. Read More

UR Snapshots Vol.9: Remedies for Social Distancing

Social distancing can become boring, and mindless. So we asked our fellow CT staffers what they’ve been up to during their extended spring break.    Read More

Ray MacConnell remembered as artist, historian, and ‘shoulder to lean on.’

MacConnell, who died last November, was for decades UR’s graphic arts manager, a florist, and village historian. But to many, including many former Campus Times staffers, he’s remembered as a friend. Read More

Brightstar Community provides a safe-haven for victimized women

For Sue Kirby, fate rang over a cup of coffee with an idea that would soon become Brightstar Community.  Read More

CT Eats: McCann’s brunch left me shak-shook-a

Both times I visited McCann’s, I came in excited about the selection, was impressed by my food, and left a happy camper. Read More

Research at Rochester: Trapp investigates longevity through naked mole rats

In collaboration with a postdoctoral associate, Trapp is studying the tumor-fighting mechanisms that appear to help naked mole rats live a healthier, longer life. Read More