Opinions
Opinions
Deflating the student loan bubble
A recent New York Times opinions piece by economist Paul Krugman addressed the Senate Republicans’ attempts to leave the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau toothless. As a result of Dodd-Frank, the Bureau was to be an agency independent of other regulatory agencies whose primary concerns are the banks. Republicans have threatened to filibuster the appointment of […]
Op-Eds
UR alumnus leaves impressive legacy
Steven Chu ‘70 resigned from his position as President Obama’s Secretary of energy on Feb 1. In four years, Chu has accomplished several significant feats and has contributed to Obama’s Cabinet in a way which the University should be proud of. Throughout his years as secretary, Chu has wisely invested in clean-energy solutions and expertly […]
Editorial Boards
Here’s to the snow plowers
Rochester prepared last weekend for what was anticipated to be the worst snow storm in recent years. Horticulture and Grounds, UR’s own A-team, took up the gauntlet, and efficiently so. University property — including the River Campus, UR Medical Center, and Eastman School of Music — comprises over six million square feet of roads, parking […]
Editorial Boards
Taking care of the heart
Though Valentine’s week is a time of love, we should pay attention to other matters of the heart. People often believe breast cancer to be the leading cause of death for women. However, despite the ubiquity of the cancer, heart disease is the true grim reaper. This fact has led the Alpha Phi sorority to […]
Ed Observers
Valentine’s day: be yourself
Every year when Valentine’s Day comes around, we wonder if it will live up to our expectations and what our relationship status will be like. As a result of romantic comedies and companies like Hallmark, Valentine’s Day has turned into more of an ordeal that elicits confusion and less of a day to celebrate love. […]
Editorial Boards
Oasis project overrated
While Meliora Plaza, as it is now, is indeed “dead space,” there are numerous other ways it could be revitalized without such a tremendous cost. Read More
Op-Eds
Music: in the ears of the beholder
People judge music too hard. Take it for what it is — something to enjoy. Read More
Op-Eds
United we stand against bullying
Uniting as one force — one unwavering force — can ward off harassment and abuse at the hands of base individuals. Read More
Editorial Boards
Bike lanes pave safer roads
UR prides itself as an ostensibly bicycle-friendly campus, but its lack of bicycle lanes is frustrating to say the least. Adding bicycle lanes will make UR safer for both cyclists and drivers. Cyclists are part of a still burgeoning community, and their street presence alone may not be enough to prevent accidents. Student drivers who […]
Ed Observers
The super(saturated) bowl
This was not just a regular game. This game was so important that it had its own media week. Sportswriters, cameramen, and our nation’s spotlights all converged in Louisiana for the forty-seventh Super Bowl this past Sunday. In response, America made sure that no stone was left unturned for this magnificent occasion. The Super Bowl […]
