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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 […]
Editorial Boards
Tolerance and faith
In light of the recent reports of religious solicitation of students on campus, it’s important to have conversations about religion and faith, one of these being about religious tolerance. Tolerance sometimes has a negative connotation; it does not simply mean, “to put up with someone or something we don’t like.” To practice religious tolerance means […]
Editorial Boards
Panels bring much needed discourse
Last week, the Affordable Care Act panel, “This Won’t Hurt a Bit: ObamaCare and Your Future,” was held in the Hawkins-Carlson Room at Rush Rhees Library. The panel offered up debate with a variety of experts with a wide range of views on the healthcare law. Panels such as this are a powerful way to […]
Ed Observers
Why Spotify
If you have ever met me personally, chances are I’ve probably popped the question: “What music are you into?” Regardless of the innocence of the question, its importance in the development of my friendships really can’t be understated. Through my years of research in all things socially awkward, I’ve determined it to be the perfect […]
Sex and the CT
Ask Estrada: Hookups, relationships, and (men)struation
I want to be there for my girlfriend when she has her period every month, which I know is a tough time, but I don’t feel like I fully understand the biological process. Is there some way as a male that I can experience a period? It’s great that you’re so understanding and empathetic and […]
Editorial Boards
Don’t Polarize Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is here again, and the world (or at least the confined population of UR to which students are exposed) is divided. One side consists of those who feel the love in the air and gaze with compassion and admiration at their significant others. These lovers look at the giant Teddy bears, boxes of […]
Ed Observers
Treat All Majors With Respect
As human beings, we have an insatiable urge to one-up each other. At a school where being ever better is our theme, we take it farther than intended to include being ever better than one another. This is most predominately seen in the division or inherent rankings between majors. This is not to bash or […]
