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We are all equalists we are all feminists
Feminist as a word in our society has a negative connotation – “feminazi ” can be used in normal conversation without confusion. Because of the actions of some slightly outrageous females, feminists have an overall bad reputation when, in truth, feminism is something with which most people would agree. The core definition of feminism is […]
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The unexpected consequences of the new retake policy
Jamie goes to pick up her final grade, excited, hoping beyond hope that she got the grade she wants. She picks up the paper and jumps for joy, she got just low enough for a C-! But why? Why was she so excited to get below a C? According to the University website, students should […]
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UR cuddling, right?
Off campus down Park Avenue, there exists a lovely business dedicated exclusively to meeting people’s sensual needs. Most people need some sort of human contact to stay content and happy, and this business can provide it for a fee. But this is not a prostitute house – sexual activity is not allowed. No, this business […]
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The real reason Rochester got number six in dining
This year, UR was ranked 6th nationally in dining by a website called the Daily Meal, well-known for its yearly rankings of the nation’s collegiate institutions on the topics of food, drink, and other culinary areas. However, this year the University’s ranking was met with disbelief by some in the campus community. On “Overheard at […]
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How to eat in college
Time in college as an undergrad is extremely stressful. With a million papers to write, exams to study for, WeBWork to finish, or a concert to perform, there is never a spare moment to breathe, let alone take time out for oneself. Personal well-being is thrown out the window once one gives in to the […]
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Turning a dial back in time
On an early Sunday morning circa 1930, the average American family could often be found sitting in a cozy living room, each comfortably situated on olive green couch cushions and yellow pillows, each holding their morning coffee or hot chocolate. No television blaring in the distance, no iPhone buzzing. The only sounds to be […]
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Photos today and tomorrow
When you experience something eventful, beautiful, funny, or strange, a natural reaction is to take a picture of it. But the impulse isn’t to get the picture so much as to share it. It’s the fact that someone else will see what is happening to you. It's knowing the picture will be on Instagram, Facebook, […]
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Blackboard: let’s use pen and paper
Pen and paper truly are for the birds. Laptops and smartphones render smudge marks a thing of the past, but even more importantly, they empower us with the ability to write words more efficiently, store words in a more centralized location, and share words with more of the world. Technology provides us with cleaner and […]
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Take the summer to improve
With so much pressure to take classes to fulfill major requirements, get off the wait list for whatever class that filled up before you could register, and build impressive resumes for internships and grad schools, students should take advantage of summer vacation. It is easy to get caught in the momentum of staying on the […]
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Learn the lessons of Columbine
Everyone knew that seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold of Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado were social outcasts, but no one ever suspected the severity of the damage caused by their peers’ bullying and harassment. April 20 marked the 15th anniversary of the day in which 14 students and one teacher lost their […]
