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A library with dignity
Since September, people have murmured about the changes to Rush Rhees Library as part of the new Evans Lam Square—compliments, complaints and recommendations alike. During the Nov. 10 forum, which predominantly focused on changes to the library aesthetic, students favored the incorporation of traditional design elements—rich, moody colors and regal, stoic woods—in the vision for […]
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ACJC made the right decision
We applaud the All-Campus Judicial Council (ACJC)’s ruling on Almast v. Students’ Association Senate, the first major appeal case in five years. The decision, released on Friday, Oct. 30, ended over a month of contention. In the weeks leading up to the appeal hearing, Senate’s attempt to appoint a senator through a selection committee, the […]
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We welcome Provost Clark
Change hangs heavy in the brisk Rochester air. UR’s top administration has experienced significant changes since the beginning of the semester, including the appointment of Robert Clark, Dean of Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Senior Vice President for Research, to the position of University Provost. Clark will be the University’s 10th provost, […]
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Making an honest effort
While you’re away, your suitemate sees your half-finished homework on the table. He notices how you solved one of the problems, and, being in the same class, he uses your work to guide his own. Did you know you are guilty of negligence, a form of academic dishonesty? The College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering […]
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Dining’s disservice
It’s 10 p.m. on a Wednesday, and you’re swamped with work—mounds of reading, a pack of merciless math problems and enough Blackboard discussion posts to make your stomach churn. Empty coffee cups lay littered around your desk in Rush Rhees Library. The situation is bleak. Four hours later, you let your notebook fall to the […]
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Ironing out the future of laundry
At last, there is no more need to navigate through the process of funneling money into URos accounts for laundry, or to worry later about how much is left. Laundry services at UR have finally been revamped. We welcome ResLife’s bold steps to improve the efficiency and accessibility of our washing and drying needs. With […]
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D-Day: Proceed with caution
In June 1893, the University’s Alumni Association established “dandelion yellow” as one of the school’s official colors. The University hasn’t been the same since. Dandelion Day, colloquially known as “D-Day,” has lived in infamy throughout much of the University’s history. The first Wednesday in May 1951 was designated as Dandelion Day. The day was not […]
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SA turnout must improve
This year’s Students’ Association (SA) election took place amid a season of changes to SA. Just shy of the campaign period, our student government adopted a new set of bylaws, fundamentally altering its structure. But, even though this addressed many of SA’s ailments, much was overlooked, including the most important part of our representative government—voting. […]
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Financial aid moves forward
Financial aid is a concern for many UR families. Indeed, this is one of the most difficult times in UR history for families who want to send children to college. We’ve reached a critical point, and University administration and students are seizing the opportunity to improve the current system. Families often do not know how […]
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Trials and tribulations in the Gowen Room: Post-elections, there is still work to be done
Students’ Association (SA) elections happen twice a year— once in the spring and once in the fall. They are exciting times, at least for us journalists, filled with heated races, lively debates and high spirits. The current election has been no exception to this trend; the field of candidates has been vibrant, and we’ve enjoyed […]
