Campus
Politics
Hong Kong and Chinese students’ associations explore Hong Kong crisis
The Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA) and Chinese Students’ Association (CSA) provided an environment for opposing perspectives this past Friday, when they hosted an open dialogue about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. After a brief presentation, the event organizers opened the floor for a discussion which contained a diverse set of strong opinions. “I […]
BCS
Judge’s decision gives retaliation claims new weight
Nearly all of the claims presented in a lawsuit have a legal basis to proceed, a judge ruled, setting the stage for a showdown in court over allegations that UR retaliated against and defamed nine former students and faculty affiliated with complaints against professor T. Florian Jaeger. Read More
Dining
As semester begins, Dining and SA updates
From Starbucks’ new look to Grubhub’s Tapingo takeover, a lot has changed for this school year. The Campus Times sat down this week with Dining Services Director Cam Schauf, General Manager Rachel LaChapelle, and SA President and senior Jamal Holtz to learn what’s different and why. Dining Services Lunch prices at Danforth are reduced to […]
Starbucks
Discontent marks reactions to Starbucks renovations
This past summer, Starbucks in Wilson Commons was renovated in a joint collaboration with UR Dining. Many returning UR students are not pleased with the renovations, their discontent shown through memes and interactions on Facebook. “The decor is very impersonal and dry, so it doesn’t feel as homey as it used to be,” said senior […]
EEOC
UR’s motion to dismiss Jaeger suit denied
The University’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit from nine current and former employees and students was denied on Wednesday by a federal judge. The lawsuit, filed over 20 months ago, regards the University’s alleged retaliation against those who spoke out about the alleged sexual misconduct of professor T. Florian Jaeger. The outrage in response to […]
President
Mangelsdorf talks background and plans
For President Sarah Mangelsdorf, college life started before she enrolled. Her childhood home was close to Swarthmore College, where her father was a professor. Mangelsdorf took swim and dance lessons on the campus, and watched movies there. As a high schooler, she got a job in the college dining hall, serving “overcooked peas” from behind […]
Mangelsdorf
Sarah Mangelsdorf begins UR presidency
New University President Sarah Mangelsdorf officially began her role on Monday, according to a university-wide email sent from her office. In the email, Mangelsdorf said she is beginning her time at UR with a “listening and learning tour” of campus. On Facebook the same day, the University posted photos of Mangelsdorf touring places on campus […]
fraternity
Sigma Alpha Mu suspended three years for hazing violation
Sigma Alpha Mu is facing a three-year suspension from UR, effective immediately, due to hazing charges made in the spring. According to the University’s press release last Thursday, SAM “will not be recognized by the University, and all membership rights at the University will be revoked until June 1, 2022.” SAM's housing will be open […]
Admissions
Burdick, dean of admissions and financial aid, leaving for Cornell
Jonathan Burdick, UR’s admissions and financial aid dean and vice provost for enrollment initiatives, is leaving for a position at Cornell University. According to a Wednesday release from Cornell, Burdick will begin working as their vice provost for enrollment on August 19, overseeing their registrar and — like at UR — financial aid and admissions. […]
analysis
Study Abroad or America Abroad?
America has reached an all-time high for the amount of college students sent abroad. In 2001, the government-sponsored Open Doors Report estimated that there were 154,168 students who went abroad, and in 2016, that figure rose to 332,727. Despite this increase, the amount of time actually spent abroad is shrinking. In 2006, 4.3 percent of […]
