News
Race
Marc Morial delivers MLK address
Douglass Leadership House had an especially distinguished guest on Monday—Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League and former mayor of New Orleans. Read More
Beyond Rochester
Matt McGorry takes on social issues
Actor Matt McGorry—of “Orange is the New Black” and “How to Get Away with Murder” fame— spoke on campus last Thursday to a small but passionate audience at Strong Auditorium. Read More
Campus
Chemical explosion injures student in Gavett Hall
An explosion in Gavett Hall, the cause of which is still under investigation, sent a graduate student working in a lab on Monday afternoon to the hospital with non–life-threatening injuries. Read More
Race
Students not sold on race campaign
“I hope this campaign won’t just be about free T-shirts and water bottles, but it’s good that the school is taking a step in the right direction.” Read More
Spring Break
Reply-all riles some, rouses the rest
Others flexed their comedic muscles, including sophomore Samantha Dinga, who sent an email containing the entire screenplay of the 2007 animated comedy "Bee Movie." Read More
Snow
SA senators call for reevaluation of school snow day policies
With the snow from last week’s record snowstorm melting away, angered students are left to wonder—what happens next? Read More
2016 Election
Sanders supporters bring down the house
“Bernin’ Down the German House,” a 14-hour music festival,took place this past Saturday in Rochester's South Wedge to support presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders. Read More
Feminism
Debate Union tackles Beyoncé’s influence on feminism
“We’re talking about black and white feminism. Where the hell is everyone else?” Read More
Flood
UR tight-lipped amid torrent of criticism
While students have been vocal in their condemnation of UR’s response to last week’s Gale House flooding, the University has remained relatively silent. Read More
Science & Research
Researchers discover new shape-memory polymer
The shape-memory polymer could have a variety of applications, including sutures, artificial skin, body-heat assisted medical dispensers, and self-fitting clothing. Read More
