Ed Observers
Environment
Renewable energy and the right-wing, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
The majority of the populations of both the U.S. and the U.K. evidently understand the need to move towards a renewable energy model for their countries. According to the DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker, 80% of British adults support the use of renewable energy as of the summer of 2025. The Pew Research Center has reported that 86% of American adults support expanding wind and solar power as of May 2025. Read More
Alysa Liu
25 winters later and still making history
Women's figure skating individual finals have taken the spotlight with Alysa Liu’s recent return to the sport leading to the first U.S. women’s gold since 2002. Read More
ICE
ICE in Milan – what’s changed
In light of all these abuses, it’s no surprise that Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, has made it clear that ICE is “not welcome in Milan.” Hundreds of Italians attended a rally to oppose the arrival of ICE, many holding up “ICE OUT” signs, reflecting the disapproval of Trump and of ICE felt by Europe at large. Read More
creative arts
On writing
It is human nature to create, to dream, to strive, and while I may feel silly sometimes talking to friends in “loftier” or more stable career paths, I still feel the drive to write, to sing, to scream, to learn. Read More
american politics
No, political violence is not okay. Neither is misrepresenting the facts afterward.
Drawing a connection to the political leanings of Kirk’s killer, prior to discovering the suspect’s views, and a greater theme of leftist political violence is unfounded and inflammatory. Read More
exam
The problem with standardized testing
Let’s not forget that the working world largely does not function like an exam — so why should we let a student's overall success be based on how they perform on tests? Read More
betrayal
The importance of second chances
Why do they deserve a second chance? Yet, despite myself, I give out second chances like free candy — again, again, and again. Read More
Campus Times
The State of the Campus Times
As Publisher, I aimed to build upon the remarkable work of the previous publisher and staff — from increasing print circulation to a greater abundance in advertisement — and we have made significant progress this past year. Read More
Apple Music
The best streaming service is…
Many will say Spotify; some Apple Music; if you hang out with middle-aged mothers, some might Pandora — but what is the definitive answer? Read More
Ed Observers
Circularity
I return to Rochester and place myself back in the circle. I find the mundane and I enjoy it, I tire of it, become depressed of it, and repeat again. Read More
