Ed Observers
Ed Observers
Self-perception and the value of criticism
“Despite what your parents have told you, you’re not special and you’re not perfect—you’re all worthless.” Read More
Ed Observers
Making mind out of matter
“Don’t lose your science,” she would tell me, “Draw, paint, write, but whatever you do, don’t lose your science. Read More
Ed Observers
How to be happy
The advice I am about to give about course planning at UR will, of course, not apply to everyone. Read More
Ed Observers
The ‘major’ major decision
The prominence of our majors to our lives as students and the pressure of job security can make our majors seem crucial, tantamount to future success. Read More
Ed Observers
Here’s some advice
You really don’t need my advice—and that’s why I’m going to give it to you. Read More
Ed Observers
The real Rochester
Although Rochester was once an American boomtown, hurled into the spotlight of the photographic industry, this did not last. Read More
Race
Black and Yellow
“Chink,” the boy snickered. I was caught off guard, too stunned to respond. He turned to his friends and said matter-of-factly, “That’s what my mom said they’re called.” Read More
Dining
Keep dining pricing consistent
Dining prices aren’t ideal.With the “unlimited” Declining plan, many students don’t run out, even though it is still very possible to spend all 2,100 dollars worth of Declining throughout the semester. This is kind-of absurd. Read More
Ed Observers
Trump and ‘blue collar fears’
Now that Trump has been beaten in the Iowa Caucus, it is much easier for people to write him off as a reality star who played with fire. Read More
Bernie Sanders
Berned out
Sanders isn’t perfect, and he isn’t immune to criticism—something many Sanders supporters, at least those who populate social media, either don’t understand or refuse to accept. Read More
