City
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. Read More
crime
Man shot by RPD officer during skirmish
A Rochester police officer shot a man Monday night after that man allegedly tackled and punched the officer before fighting him for his pistol, RPD Chief David Smith said Thursday. Body-worn camera footage released Thursday shows the still-unnamed officer pursuing a Chevy Silverado in his patrol car around 10 p.m. Monday. Smith said the officer […]
activism
Rochester community honors Tyre Nichols with vigil
The horrific footage of the killing of Tyre Nichols invoked a national response upon its release, with protests and vigils being held in major cities. Read More
activism
Panel celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ+ activism, Todd Union’s history
The University held a Meliora Weekend panel celebrating Todd Union's history as the home of UR's Gay Liberation Front. Read More
community groups
Westside Farmers Market holds College Night to bridge University and community
Open-air jazz, locally-grown vegetables, focaccia bread, goat cheese, and Narcan training all competed against a rainstorm last Tuesday at Westside Farmers Market’s annual College Night. Read More
abortion
Call to action against crisis pregnancy centers caps off summer of abortion-rights protests
The public announcement of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in early May kicked off a summer of abortion-rights protests in Rochester that was capped off Saturday by a rally against crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs). According to Planned Parenthood's website, CPCs are mobile or stationary centers that pose as fully-fledged health clinics despite pressuring […]
Doorley
Rochester summer news round-up
No matter what that patented collegiate-student sense of self-importance may tell us, Rochester keeps bustling even when we go home for the summer. So here are some local news stories you may have missed while away. Gun violence uptick met with state of emergency declaration Read more: Democrat and Chronicle, “Mayor Evans, trying to […]
Debate
March 31 presidential debate gives UR a look into SA hopefuls
While the candidates explained the ideal relationship between student government and administration, a small mechanical whirr could be heard from the audience. Slowly, bubbles started to rise, filling the already-electric air of Hoyt Hall. Over 100 students gathered to witness the first in-person SA Presidential Debate since 2019. The debate was one of the largest […]
agriculture
Mujeres Divinas NUEVA York seek feminist change for migrant farmworkers
“I think we’re in a time where as women, we should be helping each other, not pitting ourselves against each other. Because we know when we see women coming together, and uniting, we can change not only our community but the world.” Read More
Climate Change
Snowstorm’s possible link to climate change, impact on vulnerable residents
During storms such as last week’s storm, which hit Rochester Sunday evening into Monday, communities can be greatly impacted by a lack of access to transportation, adequate housing, and food. Read More
