Opinions
Ed Observers
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 […]
Editorial Boards
Reconsider drinking age, join Amethyst Initiative
The bottom line is that when it comes to alcohol, everyone needs to be personally responsible — whether 18, 21, or 50. Read More
Op-Eds
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
Op-Eds
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, […]
Editorial Boards
ID cards should be shareable
After filling up a basket of grocery goodies, you’re stopped at the register: “You can’t use someone else’s ID card.” What do you do if you’re not up to paying for six sandwiches out of the goodness of your heart — and Declining? Read More
Editorial Boards
River Campus lacks music space
With limited practice space and access to only a single guitar amp designated for general use — that is, for students not part of music programs — guitarists at the River Campus cannot help but feel underwhelmed. Read More
Ed Observers
Battle for marriage equality rages beyond Vermont
Our country is slowly moving forward, and this is another crucial step in the path towards those words that our forefathers wrote so many years ago: “All men are created equal.” Read More
Op-Eds
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 […]
Op-Eds
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 […]