Opinions
Ed Observers
Moderate the in-class essay
I envy speedy writers, people who unfurl page upon page of eloquent prose faster than I can type out a paragraph. One thinks immediately of the iconic Pauline Kael, the famous movie critic who could allegedly whip together an entire review from her seat in the theater immediately following a film screening. If not to […]
Sex and the CT
Ask Chris: Lovers, partners, and pairs, oh my
Editor’s Note: Professor Estrada was not feeling well this week, so one of our staff decided to step in and share his own words of wisdom. Dear Chris, How do I insistently ask a girl out on a date? – Nervous Michael First, ask the girl if she is interested in getting dinner with […]
Editorial Boards
Work toward a better Rochester
The City of Rochester is not perfect. There’s a high crime rate, failed industry, face-biting winters, and a floundering child-education system. The students, who have been living here for at least four years of their life, utilize housing in neighborhoods like the 19th Ward and Mount Hope, drive on the ice-ridden roads, and feel concerned […]
Ed Observers
College: Keep it in perspective
“College is the best four years of your life.” This is a phrase that most of us have grown up with. It came from our parents when they recounted their glory days at the ol’ alma mater. It made its way into conversations with our teachers as they helped us navigate our college applications. And […]
Editorial Boards
Continue the fight against eating disorders beyond Feb. 28
24 million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder (ED). 95% of those people are between the ages of 12 and 25. Yet for some reason, our society still has trouble talking about this issue. In conversation, people will avoid the words “eating disorder,” “anorexia,” “bulimia,” and “binging” at all costs. If […]
Op-Eds
Putin aims to lift reputation with Olympics
Sochi. A city which you’ve probably never heard of until only a few months ago but have heard mentioned a dozens times since. The infamous location for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia has drawn an immense amount of attention, not just because it’s the Winter Olympics, but because of its price, location, lack of […]
Op-Eds
Warily optimistic of on-campus dining
The University of Rochester has offered me a wonderful place for education and living. I enjoy my classes and continue to further my education. Living on campus is not without its downsides, however. Typically, my day has many points where I feel the desire for a decent meal, but I am left unfulfilled. The dining […]
Sex and the CT
Ask Estrada: Hookups, relationships, and common scents
How long does the average guy last for, how long does the average male take to “recharge”, and what can I do to improve these times? It seems so hard (pun not intended) to get accurate tips online. The average duration of a man’s performance depends on the study and on the era in which […]
Opinions
The great debate: Creationism versus Evolution
On Feb. 4, Bill Nye (the Science Guy) and Ken Ham (founder and president of the Answers in Genesis Museum) debated at Ham’s museum over one of the most controversial topics in human discourse: creationism vs. evolution. The debate drew hundreds of thousands of online viewers. As a secularist with deep southern Christian roots, I […]
Opinions
United against unions
If you have been following the hit political drama “House of Cards” on Netflix, then you have an idea, however dramatized, of the amount of power a union can possess. Luckily, not all unions are that powerful, and one union in particular just took a big blow. Bob King, president of the United Automobile Workers […]