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Ed Observers
The cliche question: Who are you?
How many times have you been asked, “Who are you?” The idea of self can be defined in two ways: by how others see you and how you see you. For most of us, both definitions should be similar, but there are some people who struggle with the definitions being different. A friend and I […]
Sex and the CT
Jodi Says: STI-free summer
One last thing before you run off for the summer: sexually transmitted infections are real. You may think, “This girl isn’t the type of girl who would have an STI, right? And, if she did have one, she wouldn’t be trying to sleep with me, right? If I see any warts, obviously, I’ll stop!” That’s […]
Sex and the CT
A fairytale of sexual discovery
Once upon a time, there was a well-loved princess. The princess had been taught proper manners. She was always agreeable and accommodating, and was never aggressive or demanding. She took these lessons on how to behave into the bedroom, being sure to do all the right things, make all the right noises and never do […]
Sex and the CT
Kara DioGuardi doesn’t shop at the GAP
On Wednesday, April 22, pop songwriter and former “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi visited Eastman School of Music to offer constructive feedback to aspiring singer songwriters. DioGuardi has co-written songs with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Hilary Duff, among other artists. In the seminar, six participants performed their original music for DioGuardi. Participants included Take […]
Ed Observers
Cultivate your tastes: Support local arts
If I were to mention the phrase “buy local,” it would likely bring to mind an image of a farmers’ market filled with fresh fruit and bread, a place where the stereotypical shopper is the cliche “granola cruncher.” You would assume that the purpose of these markets is to support tight-knit communities as you shop […]
Ed Observers
In film, not a female to be found
Hey ladies, if you’re looking to find representation in the media, don’t look to the movies: a study by the Geena Davis Institute for Women in Media showed that, in G, PG or PG-13 films released between January 1, 2010 and May 1, 2013, women amounted to less than 31% of speaking parts. Worse yet, […]
Editorial Boards
D-Day: Proceed with caution
In June 1893, the University’s Alumni Association established “dandelion yellow” as one of the school’s official colors. The University hasn’t been the same since. Dandelion Day, colloquially known as “D-Day,” has lived in infamy throughout much of the University’s history. The first Wednesday in May 1951 was designated as Dandelion Day. The day was not […]
Sex and the CT
Jodi Says: Getting it on when you can’t get it up
So you’re getting sexy with someone, and things are getting heated, but, er, certain body parts are not responding, if you know what I mean. Definitely the right thing to do is to panic. Just kidding. Honestly, there’s no reason to freak out. Play it cool, and you’ll start to realize it’s not such a […]
Editorial Boards
SA turnout must improve
This year’s Students’ Association (SA) election took place amid a season of changes to SA. Just shy of the campaign period, our student government adopted a new set of bylaws, fundamentally altering its structure. But, even though this addressed many of SA’s ailments, much was overlooked, including the most important part of our representative government—voting. […]
Editorial Boards
Financial aid moves forward
Financial aid is a concern for many UR families. Indeed, this is one of the most difficult times in UR history for families who want to send children to college. We’ve reached a critical point, and University administration and students are seizing the opportunity to improve the current system. Families often do not know how […]