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MERT
MERT: Don’t be afraid to call
The River Campus Medical Emergency Response Team (RC MERT) has been back in business since 2022 following their year-long pause,…
Climate Change
Climate catastrophe? No, says University professor
A GIF of the Wicked Witch of the West from “The Wizard of Oz” saying “I’ll get you, my pretty,…
Administration
War in Gaza hits UR campus
Amid the release of several administrative statements about the war in Gaza, vigils, protests, and counseling sessions have hit UR’s campus.
Safe Sex Express
Concerns arise about Safe Sex Express, anonymity of delivery
With the removal of over 2,000 Campus Mail Center (CMC) mailboxes, the Safe Sex Express Order service — which is…
Environment
Invasive lanternfly arrives in Rochester: see it, squish it, report it
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive bug species native to southeast Asia, has been spotted in Rochester, according to the New…
Heikki Rantakari
Missing professor Rantakari’s body recovered from Genesee River Tuesday
RPD recovered missing professor Heikki Rantakari's body from the Genesee River midday Tuesday.
Campus
UR ASME’s 21st Pumpkin Launch helps student organizations soar to new heights
Seasoned viewers, first timers, on-campus, and off-campus community members alike ogled the soaring squashes.
Administration
Missing professor Rantakari fell into Genesee River, police say. UR still hasn’t notified students, faculty
Professor Heikki Rantakari has been missing since Oct. 21. Police said Friday they found video of him falling from a bridge into the Genesee River. UR didn't notify the full student and faculty body of the situation until Oct 30.
Journalism
America is divided, but Judy Woodruff remains optimistic
Television news pioneer Judy Woodruff dove into the good, the bad, the ugly — and the future — of U.S. politics at Meliora Weekend on Oct. 7.
College Feminists
College Feminists speak out on sexual violence
College Feminists hosted their Take Back the Night event Oct. 12 as part of a national movement against sexual assault on college campuses.