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Orchestrating Orientation
When he was a freshman, junior Tristan Ford noticed something wrong with one of his hallmates. An international student, the girl was sleeping through classes and spending long nights awake talking to family and friends from home. Concerned about her transition to college, Ford filed a CARE report. While the student ended up transferring, the […]
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Alumni support student athletics, on and off the field
Being on a sports team has a number of obvious benefits for when students are here on campus: as an incoming freshman it means instant friends, but later, your teammates are also there to eat with you in the dining halls, can help with problem sets and studying, and are always ready to offer a […]
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For Meridians, storytelling makes all the difference
David Weinberg loves show and tell—but not the kind with teddy bears and house pets. Instead, he loves sharing his stories, especially when they get him talking about his experiences at UR. It may come as no surprise, then, that of all the extracurricular activities he’s participated in during his four years at UR, the […]
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Legacy of the marshal
The four-foot mahogany and silver pole—bedecked with the University seal, past University presidents’ names and dandelion designs—is a symbol of the graduation ceremony. The UR commencement brochure states that “the mace has become a symbol of authority and dignity in academic ceremonies.” But, its carrier, the University grand marshal, is also a symbol of authority […]
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UR Tech: How to pitch your startup idea
Have you ever wanted to pitch a new technological idea that you’ve had? Maybe it’s for work, and you want to convince your boss on what a great new implementation it would be. Or, maybe it’s to your group of friends, just to see what they think. Or, maybe you want to take it further […]
Sex and the CT
Jodi Says: STI-free summer
One last thing before you run off for the summer: sexually transmitted infections are real. You may think, “This girl isn’t the type of girl who would have an STI, right? And, if she did have one, she wouldn’t be trying to sleep with me, right? If I see any warts, obviously, I’ll stop!” That’s […]
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ASL events bring Deaf culture to campus
The city of Rochester has one of the highest Deaf and hard-of-hearing populations in the country. According to statistics provided by RIT, 3.7 percent of the Rochester population is Deaf or hard-of-hearing, greater than the 3.5 percent national average. Both RIT and UR have a large Deaf and hard-of-hearing presence on their campuses, making American […]
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English Department celebrates love of literature
UR’s English Department hosts English Week annually to promote the research and projects of the University’s less buzzed-about departments. The week provides several opportunities for students to become acquainted with the faculty and works of the English Department. English Week is organized in conjunction with the Undergraduate English Council. The week began with a LOGOS […]
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Awards honor community service efforts of students
The Rochester Center for Community Leadership (RCCL), an organization under the Office of the Dean of Students, is an on-campus student organization that aims to promote leadership among the Rochester community by publicizing leadership opportunities, educating about good leadership skills and supporting students who hold positions of power. Each spring, RCCL recognizes various student leaders […]
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Students showcase their inner ninja warrior
On Friday, April 17, the University tried to find their own Ninja warriors among its student body. This past Friday, URTV hosted an event co-sponsored by WRUR and UR Rock Climbing Club called “UR Ninja Warrior.” The event featured an obstacle course that students could run through, with the top three winners receiving gift cards […]
