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Lin’s Garden: Better and cheaper than Panda, a review
Recently, trying to get away from the low-quality food from the oddly famous Panda Express, I decided to order Chinese food at Lin’s Garden. This restaurant is located right on Mount Hope Avenue only about a mile away from the River Campus. As someone from New York City, a place where anyone can order Chinese […]
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Azariah Boody Society: Mysterious mischief by spirited students
Have you noticed any strange occurrences around campus? Posters advertising a mysterious name? Strange figures with cloaks and masks? Maybe you were at the Boar’s Head Dinner and watched as the Boar’s Head was stolen? These are all the doing of the Azariah Boody Society. Before UR students dedicated a society in his name, the […]
Sex and the CT
Ask Estrada: Hookups, relationships, and (men)struation
I want to be there for my girlfriend when she has her period every month, which I know is a tough time, but I don’t feel like I fully understand the biological process. Is there some way as a male that I can experience a period? It’s great that you’re so understanding and empathetic and […]
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UR Tech: The limits of your unlimited data plan
If you’ve been a mobile phone user over the last couple years, you may have noticed some suspiciously bribe-y advertisements coming from your carrier. Switch from your unlimited plan, they say, and we’ll give you a new upgrade! A new phone! More minutes! More coverage! For the love of god, just drop your plan. You […]
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UR Pep Band, spreading spirit since 2004
The bound collection of past Campus Times issues from 2004 scrapes through dust as it is pulled off the shelf and propped open to the issue marked Feb. 4. The front page of the newspaper has yellowed significantly since its time of publication ten years ago, but the black and white pictures remain clear. At […]
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Meridian Society, campus tours led by exceptional students
Every prospective UR student who goes on a campus tour is amazed by the backward-walking, information-filled tour guides that introduce them to the University. But where do these exceptionally coordinated people come from? The answer is simple. They are a part of UR’s Meridian Society. “Tour guides at the U of R tend to be […]
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Ooohh La Lu-Lu: Advice for single girls on Valentine’s Day
Now is the time of year when many girls start to dwell on the unsavory prospect of being without a valentine. Humor is often used in the shape of “forever alone” jokes and witty Facebook statuses to cover up insecurities and make fun of the polarizing holiday that is Valentine’s Day. This year, Rochester girls […]
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Danforth DJs, skilled chefs choose dining hall music
It’s 10:30am on a snowy, Rochester morning, and the dining workers all gather around the center circle table in Danforth. The chefs from the different stations place their dishes on the table to be judged. The pre-service leader calls them all to attention as he begins the meeting. Among other important goals, he talks about […]
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UR Tech: Bill Gates, Microsoft’s new Technology Advisor
On Feb. 4, Satya Nadella, the long time leader of Microsoft’s cloud and server enterprise divisions, was appointed as CEO of the company following the resignation of Steve Ballmer. There was much discussion of the nature of the choice, and it was debated whether his appointment would usher in a new era for the old […]
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Ask Estrada: Hookups, relationships, and sexual disconnects
My last girlfriend broke up with me because I couldn’t get hard when having sex with her, and one night, I even screamed “Oh, Steve!” during sex (Steve is my roommate). Am I gay? There are many possible reasons why you couldn’t maintain an erection with your girlfriend that have nothing to do with your […]
