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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
china
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
flag display
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 […]
Crime
Student arrested on assault, harassment, sexual abuse charges suspended
Rahul Saha, 26, faces charges of sexual abuse, assault, and aggravated harassment. Read More
Campus
Albright speaks on technology, foreign policy, political discourse
“Foreign policy affects real people,” Albright said. “There is no way to be totally isolated. We need to understand how much of our lives are dependent […] on other parts of the world.” Read More
Campus
Students air grievances with recent SA email in caucus
An Oct. 21 senate meeting anticipated to host debate on the near-removal of the Palestinian flag veered into a heated two-hour discourse scrutinizing an email sent out that morning by SA leadership and UR administration. Read More