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Three tips for dodging procrastination during finals
As you prepare for your week of hitting the books, begin your anti-procrastination campaign now. Read More
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Go green for good reason, seek science in sustainability
Relegating serious environmental issues to “feel-good” activism is a slap in the face for those interested in finding real solutions to our environmental problems. Read More
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City Year: great cause, experience, post-grad plan
Some people assume that serving with an organization like City Year means that you want to become a teacher or go into education. This is not always true. Read More
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Uniting different faiths
Sometimes, when religious conflict is discussed, people suggest that the best solution is to do away with religion entirely. But is religion really the issue? Read More
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The frailty of FEMEN
As a Muslim feminist, it’s pretty obvious what kinds of issues I might have with this form of protest, but speaking objectively, there are issues with FEMEN’s actions that simply cannot be overlooked. Read More
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ASL, or how I learned to appreciate the sounds of silence
Exploring novel aspects of life is not a pressing concern for the average high school student. Instead, college is generally when students are encouraged to branch out and explore other interests. Whether it be dance, sports, photography, or foreign languages, UR offers numerous opportunities that foster such exploration. I myself went through this searching process, […]
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Mixed feelings about January admission
When I first got accepted to UR my senior year of high school, my excitement was through the roof. After a few days, I decided to look back at the letter of acceptance because I hadn’t actually read the entire letter besides the part that said I was accepted. This time, I noticed that I […]
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Military tumult in East Asia: Japan and China’s dispute
If the readers have been following anything regarding East Asia on Twitter, CNN, Facebook, or any other social media, it is very clear that the situation is far from stable. Of course, I could be talking about recent threats and provocative statements from North Korea, but there is another pair of countries who brought the […]
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Education, not condemnation, is necessary for rape culture
Spring time in Rochester: Visiting students flood the halls, sophomores run miles with major declaration forms, the weather plays sadistic games, and Professor Landsburg has infuriated students with yet another blog post. Last year he called Sandra Fluke an “extortionist.” This year, he questioned the moral justification for condemning rape in a hypothetical circumstance in […]
