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Rochester to increase bikeability

Both University and city initiatives are aiming to increase the ease of biking in Rochester. Read More

Students remodel proxy website

URMC students have redesigned a website that makes filling out proxy forms and living wills quick and easy. Read More

Four Loko outlawed across New York state

The combination of caffeine and alcohol in Four Loko has been deemed dangerous by the FDA, causing the drink to be banned across New York state. Read More

Robert Goergen given Dean's Medal for support and service

The first Dean's Medal given out by the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering was awarded to Robert Goergen. Read More

Bookstore to rent out textbooks

Starting in January of next semester, just in time for the upcoming spring semester, the River Campus Bookstore will be opening a new chapter in its textbook offerings for students. The new program will allow students to rent textbooks for their courses. Previously, students had to either purchase new books or used copies through the […]

UR Debate team has record participation in tournament

Last weekend, UR’s Policy Debate team had a strong showing that included both record-setting participation and a sweep of the Junior Varsity division. Between the Novice, JV and Open division teams, UR had 38 participants in the Huber Debate Tournament, which took place at the University of Vermont. This marks an all-time record for debate […]

Fall break gains an extra day

“I’ll just save it for Fall Break” is a common mantra strolling through many UR students’ minds come mid-October, whether that “it” is schoolwork, social engagements or perhaps some long overdue loads of laundry. It’s the “fall break” part of this statement, however, that posed a problem for students in the past. In comparison to […]

Mid-semester review of the SA

It’s midterm season, not only politically but also in the semester, and the Students’ Association President and Vice President have been working to fulfill the campaign promises that they laid out in their platform last semester. When SA President and junior Scott Strenger and Vice President and senior Ashley Haluck-Kangas were elected into office last […]

Fall Break Extension Finally Approved

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, the Students’ Association (SA) finally got the approval from the College Deans’ office to extend Fall Break. Read More

Student injured in bus accident

Melissa Hoke was seriously injured when she fell out of the emergency exit door of a shuttle bus. Read More