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Charity run proceeds to help relief efforts in Peru
GlobeMed hosted a 5k run at Genesee Valley Park, which had almost 60 participants, last Saturday. The group donated proceeds from the run to its partner in Iquitos, Peru, also partnering with The Community Place (TCP) and Transforming Lives Worldwide (TLW) Group, philanthropic organizations based in Rochester. The event successfully raised over $2,000 that will […]
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Looking under the hood at female orgasms
Oh, the ever-mystifying, ever-elusive female orgasm. We have them, we love them, but do we understand them? On a biological level, everything that goes down inside the body during orgasm is the same physiological process regardless of mode or location of stimulation. Though the reaction takes place mainly in the vaginal and clitoral region, a […]
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UR Concerts brings big-name artists to campus
I had the chance to chat with the co-directors of UR Concerts, KEY Scholar Devin Embil and senior Jennifer Yeh, to get a better sense of what the student organization is all about. Responsible for putting on some of the biggest shows on campus, UR Concerts continues to set the bar for entertainment on campus. […]
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Plum Garden plays with your food
If you are hungry for Japanese cuisine, Plum Garden is a fun, tasty, and accessible option, located in Pittsford Plaza. With a sushi bar, dining room, and hibachi grill area, Plum Garden offers a variety of dining experiences for its guests. The décor emulates traditional Japanese architecture but seems to be showing its age. The […]
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BDubD Enterprises: Putting the nightlife in student life
It began as a hopeful experiment. Eighteen months ago, the Campus Times featured a story about a new, little-known event promotion company called BDubD Enterprises started by two graduates of the Simon School of Business, Ben Witten ‘11 and Rob Chen ‘11, who wanted to add a bit of silliness to the typically serious event […]
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KEY Scholar recounts summer protests in Turkey
I woke up on May 31 in Istanbul, Turkey. I have lived there my entire life. Though I was home for a few days, I knew this summer was going to be different. As usual, my day began by checking Facebook. A friend was posting photos of people amassing in Gezi Park, located in Istanbul’s historic city center. Captions read, “police […]
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Six affordable date ideas for the fall season
Planning the perfect date can be challenging and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. The autumn season offers a cornucopia of activities to share between you and your special someone. What’s more, all of these are affordable and require little to no planning on your part. Here’s six that you should try this fall. […]
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Government shutdown felt by University community
Junior Avery Palardy intends to do something most students her age have not: Spend four weeks in Antarctica. “We’re looking at past climate change and analyzing gas composition of ice cores,” Palardy said. “We’re looking at a time period that’s between 12,000 to 14,000 years old.” Palardy will make the expedition to Taylor Glacier with […]
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Urban explorers catch glimpse of Rochester’s past
Wedged between Orchard and Lyell Avenues, just northwest of downtown Rochester, are the remnants of a once thriving industrial park. A chain-link fence encloses the property as if to contain the gloom within. Amid the ruins, a dozen or so students have gathered around a hole in the wall of a crumbling brick building. As […]
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Wish In One a ‘hole in one’
This past Saturday, Sept. 28, Chi Omega sorority held its annual Wish In One charity event. This year’s theme was mini-golf. The event was quite successful, and Chi Omega raised approximately $1,500. All of the proceeds went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is the sorority’s national charity of choice. Wish In One was held at […]
