Opinions
court case
When courts decide science: the University and the cases that could decide our future
By September, UR reported at least twenty terminated federal grants, totaling $9 million in losses. That is not a policy debate — it is stalled research, frozen hiring, and real people caught in the middle. Read More
american dream
The American obsession with productivity, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
The American Dream supposedly acts to propel the people of this country forward, but instead it drives people away from any kind of work-life balance. Read More
artificial intelligence
ChatGPT is not your therapist
In the era of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) have quickly become more than just a tool for homework and writing essays. Read More
life
Do not trust the “life on Mars” headline
NASA’s Perseverance rover found something remarkable on Mars last year, but it's not proof of life, yet. Read More
empathy
In defense of gossip
Despite its reputation as mean-spirited, good-faith gossip can deepen understanding and empathy, better equipping individuals to navigate and resolve referenced conflicts. Read More
advice
Sex & the CT: Long-distance relationships
All relationships take attention and effort, but long-distance ones demand a unique commitment from both parties. Read More
Immigration
Immigrants, we get the job done: “Hamilton” 10 years later
In an age of Sydney Sweeney jeans commercials with potential eugenicist themes, Big Beautiful Bills, and "Red Flag Alert for Genocide" designations, it feels almost scandalous hearing a largely POC cast sing about immigrant pride and women's independence. Read More
expenses
UR Essentials: student aid or money grab?
From a business perspective, UR Essentials is a gold mine: funnel every student through the bookstore, guarantee revenue, and drive foot traffic for additional sales. But from a student’s perspective, it’s forced consumption with no added value. Read More
art
Art, artist, and social consequences
By paying for art, you are, no matter how involuntarily, supporting the artist, who profits from your purchase. Read More
activism
What do celebrities owe to the public sphere?
Part of what makes us believe that celebrities should be using their voices, especially regarding humanitarian issues, is the seemingly disproportional power that they wield on the political stage. Read More