News
hate crime
Racist vandalism sparks reaction across campus
On the morning of Sept. 12, Environmental Services Worker Ursula McNair went into the men’s restroom of the Hollister wing of Susan B. Anthony Hall’s third floor to clean. There, she found a racial slur written on the mirror. “‘What the f--k?’ That was basically my thought process,” McNair said, describing her reaction. “And who. […]
food
Hidden in WilCo, a full-time food pantry
Tucked in a corner on the bottom floor of Wilson Commons, the food pantry — previously operated only during winter and summer holidays — is open for business twice a week in Wilco 105. The idea for a food pantry was born two years ago, when staff from the Summer Initiative Office and the International […]
Politics
Hong Kong and Chinese students’ associations explore Hong Kong crisis
The Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA) and Chinese Students’ Association (CSA) provided an environment for opposing perspectives this past Friday, when they hosted an open dialogue about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. After a brief presentation, the event organizers opened the floor for a discussion which contained a diverse set of strong opinions. “I […]
Riverview
UR seniors report attack near Riverview Apartments
Two UR students told the Campus Times they were jumped between Riverview Apartments and local bar TinRoof on Saturday. Seniors Zachary Smith and Kevin Canty said they were walking home from TinRoof shortly after 1 a.m. when they passed a group of five or six men. Seemingly out of nowhere, they said, one punched Canty […]
BCS
Judge’s decision gives retaliation claims new weight
Nearly all of the claims presented in a lawsuit have a legal basis to proceed, a judge ruled, setting the stage for a showdown in court over allegations that UR retaliated against and defamed nine former students and faculty affiliated with complaints against professor T. Florian Jaeger. Read More
Dining
As semester begins, Dining and SA updates
From Starbucks’ new look to Grubhub’s Tapingo takeover, a lot has changed for this school year. The Campus Times sat down this week with Dining Services Director Cam Schauf, General Manager Rachel LaChapelle, and SA President and senior Jamal Holtz to learn what’s different and why. Dining Services Lunch prices at Danforth are reduced to […]
Starbucks
Discontent marks reactions to Starbucks renovations
This past summer, Starbucks in Wilson Commons was renovated in a joint collaboration with UR Dining. Many returning UR students are not pleased with the renovations, their discontent shown through memes and interactions on Facebook. “The decor is very impersonal and dry, so it doesn’t feel as homey as it used to be,” said senior […]
EEOC
UR’s motion to dismiss Jaeger suit denied
The University’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit from nine current and former employees and students was denied on Wednesday by a federal judge. The lawsuit, filed over 20 months ago, regards the University’s alleged retaliation against those who spoke out about the alleged sexual misconduct of professor T. Florian Jaeger. The outrage in response to […]
Rochester Life
Exploring the Roc: Hidden gems on the Orange Line
Hello new students! Welcome to Rochester. This city will be your home for more-or-less four years, so you may want to get acquainted with it. The UR Orange Line bus hits many hot spots of Rochester and surrounding neighborhoods. The Campus Times visited some stops so we could describe only some of what brings vibrancy […]
President
Mangelsdorf talks background and plans
For President Sarah Mangelsdorf, college life started before she enrolled. Her childhood home was close to Swarthmore College, where her father was a professor. Mangelsdorf took swim and dance lessons on the campus, and watched movies there. As a high schooler, she got a job in the college dining hall, serving “overcooked peas” from behind […]