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SA all-gender restroom report emphasizes inclusion, accessibility
“It really bothers me to be questioned why I am in the girl’s bathroom, when I am a girl,” one testimonial in the report reads. Read More
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Committee formed to address WilCo flag display
By April, UR deans will have answers to a long-standing question: What should be done about the flag lounge? The committee charged with drafting recommendations regarding the flags in Hirst Lounge (colloquially referred to as the flag lounge) met for the first time on Feb. 18. UR Deans Matthew Burns and Jeffrey Runner first announced […]
Uighurs
Uighurs speak on ’21st-century dystopia’
“What drives the government to such evil acts?” Two Uighurs shared the story of their people at an event hosted by UR Republicans on Saturday. Their province, they say, is a 21st-century dystopia. Read More
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Senate Summary Feb. 24 2020: Education ROC, housing lottery
The SA meeting for Feb. 24, 2020 included a presentation on Education ROC, updates on the housing lottery, and a discussion of the initiative to make SAD lamps available to the UR community. Read More
Research
Tenure divides UR faculty
Professors without tenure find their jobs are more precarious. “Any day they wanted they could stop my contract,” a non-tenured professor from the social sciences told the Campus Times. Read More
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SA pushes for all-gender restrooms
After this week's presentation and discussion of the report and accompanying resolution in the Senate, the resolution should face a vote in coming weeks. Read More
e-cigarettes
E-Cigarette talk highlights uncertainty, misconceptions
Mendoza warned the audience that research surrounding e-cigarettes in no way confirms that vaping is a safer alternative to cigarettes. Read More
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Senate Summary Feb. 17 2020: Elections process, SAD lamps, all-gender restrooms
The SA meeting for Feb. 17 included a discussion of potential changes to the process of electing the SA president, an announcement of a booth at Fresh Check Day to promote SAD lamps, and further discussion of the all-gender restroom project headed by the Campus Services Committee. Read More
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Senate Summary: All-gender restrooms, climate action plan
Check out this week's senate goings-on. Read More
capitalism
GSW presentation tackles drawbacks of capitalism
“I think the biggest challenge, honestly, for nonprofits, and for leaders and managers, even in the most progressive spaces, is capitalism,” Rich said. Read More