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Fraternity member leads fight against rape culture
In the past year and a half, the controversy surrounding Robin Thicke and his song, “Blurred Lines,” has infiltrated social media and discussions of feminism across the country. Many protested the song for trivializing sexual consent and being utterly misogynistic. The song was used as “Exhibit A” in showing the prevalence of rape culture in […]
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Thanksgiving, how times have changed
Most Americans are familiar with the story of a fall day in 1621, the day of the first ever Thanksgiving, when the colonists celebrated their first harvest with the Wampanoag Native American tribe. But, according to the History Channel, it wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving an official holiday to be held […]
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Off the field, athletes reach out to community
Since 2004, UR student-athletes have been working to improve the world through involvement in the St. Sebastian Society, a student organization sponsored by the Catholic Newman Community. Composed of student athletes from across all majors, the St. Sebastian Society aims to provide “leadership, spirituality, and community service” beyond the athletic field through involvement in various […]
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The best of College Town Express
What’s purple, rectangular, and can take you to a place that has everything you’ll ever want? The College Town Express! The newest addition to the University’s transit system, the College Town Express, was established to provide students with easier access to College Town and Mount Hope Avenue. The College Town Express has seven stops: Rush […]
Sex and the CT
Jodi Says: Coming close…
I’m just going to cut right to the chase: orgasming can be hard. Regardless of your gender, it’s likely that at some point, for some reason you’ll have trouble achieving orgasm. This is a hugely popular problem among women biologically. Partially, this is because it is easier for males to orgasm, but mostly because the […]
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UR Tech: Hacking, easy as pi
I find trying to explain my work at family reunions to be a weird affair. Some relative or other will inevitably ask about my hobbies, and then the conversation usually goes something like this: “Oh, I do a lot of work with the Raspberry Pi.” They look at me quizically. “The raspberry…. pie.” “Yeah, that. […]
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Foreign Focus: New Delhi, India
The world’s seventh largest country by geographic area, India is one of the fastest growing developing countries. It has remarkable religious diversity, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and historically has been influenced by Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam, which were brought to the country several hundred years ago. As a double major in history […]
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Transition Opportunities at UR: Encouraging and motivating students with disabilites
An individual born with a mental disability is faced with many obstacles, many of which the majority cannot understand. Social stigmas against the disabled these individuals create the widespread idea that these individuals cannot succeed as much as their peers, an idea that often becomes internalized. Transition Opportunities at UR (TOUR) looks to help integrate […]
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Flu clinic strives to protect UR community
Each year, 5-20% of the American population is diagnosed with the flu. Approximately 200,000 citizens are hospitalized due to flu symptoms, and the illness results in anywhere from 3,000 to 49,000 mortalities annually. Flu season generally begins in October and may continue until as late as May. Medical professionals recommend cleanliness as a key preventive […]
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UR Tech: Text anxiety
You’ve just sent the text that will change your life. It might be to that girl you’ve had a crush on for a year, or that classmate you’re hoping will get you the industry connection that could make your career. Sending your hopes and dreams along with one little sentence, you wait. Three dots appear. […]
