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Petition calls for an earlier Gold Line
The petition, initially submitted by junior Zdenek Vitesnik, states that its purpose is to “bring attention to the fact that there is no transportation for students between Riverview and the River Campus before 7:00am,” as there are “many students in Riverview who have either athletic practices or work starting at 7:00.” Read More
BCS
Professors release letters criticizing Jaeger backlash
The writers said they hope for varied perspectives. Former faculty members suing UR say the letters distract from the damage done to Jaeger's accusers. Read More
URMC
URMC to pay $3 million for privacy violation
URMC will pay a $3 million penalty to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights. Read More
Research
Cornell researcher presents on prehispanic Andean tombs
The students and faculty who filled the room were there to learn about chullpas, above-ground Andean tombs that housed mummies. Read More
Trump
Princeton Professor, CNN Analyst Zelizer discusses Trump, bipartisanship
Julian Zelizer, a history professor and CNN political analyst, emphasized the Trump presidency not as a cause, but a product of the deep partisan polarization of American politics today. Read More
SA Senate
SA Summary: Clarification bill, UR Student
Nov. 4’s SA senate meeting included discussion of a bill to clarify the origin of emails from SA leadership, the passage of a resolution showing support for UR Student, and committee plans. Read More
china
Uighurs testify on persecution in China
Composed of personal testimonies from three Uighur women, an Oct. 26 event hosted by UR College Republicans gave students a look at the Uighur human rights crisis in Xinjiang, China. “I ask that every single one of you, in your own capacity, come to the aid of the Uighurs,” said Zubayra Shamseden, Chinese Outreach Coordinator […]
Senate Summary
Senate Summary: Apology to CSA, committee plans
This week’s SA meeting included continued discussion on the China-Tibet conflict, reports on committee activity, and plans for new developments for 2020. Read More
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Dean Rossi calls off Philharmonia China tour
The decision is a reversal for Rossi, who at announced last week that the orchestra would proceed with the tour, even though three South Korean members couldn't go. Read More
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Senate Summary: Palestinian flag, Tibet email
Last week’s SA meeting (Oct. 21) included clarification of rumored plans for removal of the Palestinian flag from Hirst Lounge, a moderated caucus and two unmoderated caucuses on the Tibet/China dispute, additions to committees, and plans for committee meetings. Here are our highlights: Palestinian flag Senator senior Remsha Rafiq addressed the debate that arose […]
