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beefless burger
CT Eats: The beefless burger battle
These four burgers may have zero beef inside of them, but there’s going to be some beef between them after these results. Read More
Admissions
From the Archives: The ‘Fuji-UR-Kodak Affair,’ revisited
Larry Maushard wrote in a seething letter to the CT, “I […] would feel like an academic prostitute if I was part of the school’s current administration.” Read More
food
CT Eats: Eerie deliciousness at The Spirit Room
In addition to serving up some great food, The Spirit Room has a great atmosphere and is a cool, fun place to hang out. The interior is dark, sultry, colorful, cozy, and eclectic with a lot of spooky spiritual decors. Read More
baking
CT Cooks: Quick and easy one-tray salmon
This one-tray salmon dinner is totally low-hassle; you just add ingredients to the tray. It also makes you feel like an adult, cooking grown-up food. Read More
Sarah Palin
UR Snapshots Vol. 4: Spooktober stories
“My neighbor would put out a giant 20-foot wooden cutout of Sarah Palin every year and that was pretty scary. It was just her head!" Read More
evolutionary genetics
Research at Rochester: Junior Cheng thinks parasites can help us
Lateral gene transfer would be like if a stranger you bumped into on the street gave you a part of their DNA that you could incorporate into your own genes. Read More
curry
CT Eats: The King and I is a royal treat
I tend to love trying new dishes each time I return to a restaurant, but I have to admit that it would be pretty hard to return to The King and I and not order the phat phet again. Read More
ghost
From the Archives: The mystery of the Rush Rhees ghost
Further sightings were reported, like Bob Weiss’ first-person account in the Campus: “He’s come back! The restless spirit of Pete Nicosia has again been seen in the library.” Read More
abandoned
Terrence Tower, the remains of a dark past
Some accounts of Terrence Tower detail horrible physical abuses, while others speak to its emotional toll. Read More
chia puddings
CT Cooks: Healthy Halloween treats
This pudding tastes like berry pie filling and feels like you’re having dessert for breakfast. Read More
