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Simon School offers programs, opportunities for UR undergraduates
Sometimes you just have one of those days. One of those days when you realize that, eventually, you will have to return your dorm key, hand in that last paper, and enter the real world. One of those days when you realize you have no idea what any of that means. The workforce? Medical school? […]
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Check it out: A new way to see a story
When books come to life: human library tells its stories to UR Read More
Sex and the CT
Cashing in your v-card: the value of your virginity today
When you’re a hormonal teenager in high school, you’re typically thinking about three things: school, your social life, and sex. If you’re a girl, then sex is probably foreign and exciting to you, although obviously still awkward to talk about. If you are a guy, then you probably invented countless tales about all the imaginary […]
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Todd Theatre offers theatrical possibility to all UR students
Each day, hundreds of UR students find themselves in and out of Todd Union, retrieving care packages from worried mothers or multiple textbooks for each natural science course. What most students don’t know, however, is that the floor above houses the offices of the UR International Theatre Program, an eccentric department that puts on four […]
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Jean Giambrone passes away, leaves women’s sports ever better
Early last week, UR alumna, icon, and pioneer and hero for female sportswriters and reporters across America passed away at the age of 91. Born in 1921, Jean Giambrone made history in 1967 as the first woman awarded full press credentials at The Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. Far before she broke out into […]
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National Pita Pit contest underway, Rochester ranks top eight
Once again, Rochester has proven itself a city of national repute. To a list of accolades that includes nineteenth most romantic city, sixth most livable city, and third best place to raise a family, add front runner for best Pita Pit in the country. The Pita Pit restaurant at 1100 Jefferson Road in Henrietta is […]
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Changes come to Colorado capital
Ever better. Meliora. At UR, students are encouraged to live by that rule, on campus and beyond. Colorado Representative Mark Ferrandino ’99, ’00 (MS) took the motto of Meliora and ran with it, becoming the first openly gay House Speaker for his state. The concept of Meliora was in Ferrandino’s life long before his time […]
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Seeing the end in the beginning: the expiration dating game
“He’s only back for the summer, but he’s so nice and sweet. I think I’m going to go for it.” “Yeah, we both know it’s not serious, we’re just having fun.” “YOLO!” And so it begins. You are an attractive, intelligent, and somewhat mature college student who finds someone you like. So what could be […]
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Fill Fauver encourages student attendance, enthusiasm at athletic events
This upcoming weekend, the Yellowjackets will take on many teams in a variety of sporting events both at home and away. Wilson Commons Student Activities, in collaboration with Athletics and Recreation, Students’ Association, University IT Computer Sales, and Coca-Cola, has successfully spearheaded efforts to promote these events through a program commonly known as “Fill Fauver,” […]
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Mt. Hope Family Center provides hands-on experience for UR students
Among the UR student population, one is likely to find a plethora of intended psychology majors. These students work to discover the inner workings of the human psyche and most plan to use what they learn to help those in need of their services. What most of these students do not know, however, is that […]
