Ed Observers
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Apathy grips UR
As a newspaper, the Campus Times strives to report, as factually and completely as possible, on issues relevant to our campus as a whole. For years, the University has been living with a problem that transcends, as clichéd as it may sound, time and administration. The problem I am alluding to, of course, is apathy […]
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UR Dining still needs improvement
UR dining ----— what is there to say? The dining program at UR definitely had many ups and downs over the past years. In 2010, Danforth Dining Center went through major renovations, completely re-imaging and redesigning its outdated interior. The past year, students have also seen major changes to the Meliora Restaurant. In the past, […]
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Address the gender inequality within STEM fields
Often, I try to ignore the obvious. I try to dismiss the trend I’m seeing: the trend that women are shying away from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related fields. The paucity of females in these areas has, quite frankly, become a red flag. Yet this issue is not solely within my line of sight. […]
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Radical right destroying GOP
As the far-right continues to grow in power and influence, the GOP itself is crumbling. A party that once catered to professionals, businessmen, and hardworking families striving for a more prosperous America has been co-opted by the ignorant, misinformed, and bigots of the country. If the Republican Party hopes to regain its standing in America, […]
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NCAA: Focus on the players
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is constantly criticized throughout the sports world for its handling of football and basketball, the organization’s two most popular and profitable sports. While much of this attention is deserved, the criticism of the NCAA should not be confined to just its decisions regarding these particular sports. Other sports may […]
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Manziel criticism unwarranted
The sportswriting community is intent on destroying Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel’s draft stock. I am here to defend a man who has seemingly been advised to not defend himself. Sportswriters and pundits have scolded Manziel for his antics and failure to prepare for the NFL. Yet he is doing the exact opposite. In 2012, […]
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Ode to the disposable camera
If you are a frequenter of bar parties, you may know me as the miserable looking girl clutching a large, bulky camera and standing off to the side of the room. Occasionally, I walk around snapping pictures, but for the majority of the time, I am looking awkward and quite nervous. My apprehensiveness is not […]
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Let entrepreneurship guide your college years
Dear class of 2017, Welcome to the college years, a period when you’ll rediscover yourself, meet new influencers, and ask powerful questions. During this time, arguably the most vibrant years of your life, you’ll almost certainly be swept into the tumult of a student’s life. You’ll also face some amazing experiences that you will cherish […]
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“Siamese Dream”: a classic record revisited
Like many vinyl enthusiasts, I spent this past Saturday celebrating Record Store Day. Record Store Day is a legitimate holiday celebrated internationally on the third Saturday in April, and I lined up outside my local record shop, eager to expand my humble record collection. Though I was unable to find Cliff Martinez’s “Drive” soundtrack, it […]
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True charity demands grit, perseverance
Within the last week, the UR community had the opportunity to participate in three events in support of three fantastic causes: the YellowJackets’ Concert for a Cure benefitting the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, Colleges Against Cancer’s Relay for Life, and the Rochester walk for the American Heart Association (AHA) at Blue Cross Arena. Each charity […]