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Sex and the CT
Jodi Says: How to fall in love
1. Try falling for a friend. They know you, they love you. You know them, you love them. They also happen to be the gender that you’re attracted to. That’s all you need in a relationship, right? So date them and allow your relationship to change. In time, realize that the two of you aren’t […]
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Beloved coach leaves long-lasting legacy
You can hear him from anywhere on the track. His voice projects above every other sound you hear. He is standing by the finish line, his face red and his hands cupped around his mouth as if every focused decibel could somehow push you across the finish line. As you come around the last turn, his […]
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UR Tech: Solved Games
If you sit down and play a virtual game of checkers on your computer, there’s a good chance it’ll let you win. After all, computers aren’t very sore losers, and for poor hal9000-light sitting on your desktop, the more fun you have, the better it’s performed. But it certainly didn’t need to lose. In fact, […]
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Mela showcases a fashion medley
This past weekend, ADITI held its annual cultural celebration event, “Mela.” This year’s event was of special importance because it marks ADITI’s 30th anniversary. The melodious live music, carried largely by the singers’ masterful command of tone, was a welcome departure from the dominant voices we are so accustomed to in American music. The dancing […]
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ADITI celebrates its 30th anniversary
The Association for the Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent (ADITI) is celebrating its 30th year on campus this year. In 1985, it was founded with the purpose of “promo[ting]and express[ing] the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Indian Subcontinent and South Asia.” Over the years, the club has produced, sponsored and participated in […]
Sex and the CT
Jodi Says: Come again?
Multiple orgasms? That’s not even real: the female orgasm isn’t even a real thing, just a myth! Just kidding, that’s not true at all. Of course, having multiple orgasms is a pretty rare phenomenon, experienced more often by women than by men. It’s a common misconception that only women can have multiple orgasms, even though […]
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Jodi Says: Swearing isn’t sexy
Most swear words fall into two categories: words referring to genitalia and words that harass people’s sexuality, race or religion. Both are disappointing to me; then again, maybe my moral standards for profanity are naively high. As for the genitalia category–your assholes, cunts, dicks and cocks—all these words just make sex seem like a bad, […]
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UR Tech: The Grumpy Cat
Grumpy Cat is making the rounds at Comcast’s headquarters this week. Adorned on a banner carried by a plane circling the giant ISP’s headquarters, the unhappy feline is accompanied by words celebrating the FCC’s recent ruling on net neutrality and hinting at the continuing struggle to come: “COMCAST: DON’T MESS WITH THE INTERNET. #SORRYNOTSORRY #NETNEUTRALITY.” […]
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Starbucks serves up a hot cup of service
Monday mornings are the worst. It’s always a struggle to get out of bed for your first class. You get dressed, put in your earbuds and slowly begin walking to class. On your way to the Academic Quad, you quickly realize that there’s no way you’re going to make it through the day without a […]
Foreign Focus
View from abroad: Amman, Jordan
At the University of Rochester, International Relations majors are required to study abroad for a semester and complete at least two courses taught in a modern language in order to complete their degree. Junior Noor Shah decided to fulfill this requirement by studying in Amman, Jordan, saying that she chose Jordan “specifically because of the […]
