Opinions

Are you too “woke” for Trump’s new budget?

President Trump's direction for our tax-dollars isn’t one that invests in America’s true strength: its people. Read More

The problem with standardized testing

Let’s not forget that the working world largely does not function like an exam — so why should we  let a student's overall success be based on how they perform on tests? Read More

Why communism doesn’t work

Humans are hardwired to value the things that they worked for, and very few people will willingly give the things that they worked for to someone else. Read More

The trap of small talk, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant

It is undoubted that someone will begin to tell you about their terrible and psychologically damaging childhood, or the death of their beloved so-and-so. Read More

On the responsibility of advertising

We cannot responsibly serve our audience while acting as a mouthpiece for something that has the potential to cause our readers harm. Read More

The DeLorme report: Politics is so political

Why have we made it okay in our democracy to allow such divisive events — both monetarily exorbitant and time-consuming — to take over our political conversation?  Read More

Sex & the CT: beginner’s guide to casual sex

Casual sex (often dubbed “hookup culture”) is simply the thrill of having sexual partners without the pressure of a relationship. This way, you can worry about your next orgasm, and not your next argument. Read More

The importance of second chances

Why do they deserve a second chance? Yet, despite myself, I give out second chances like free candy — again, again, and again. Read More

Campus Brat

Most of us don’t even know each other, but we all have one thing in common: We’re children of UR professors, URMC employees, administrators, and campus support staff. Because of this, I’ve affectionately dubbed us “campus brats.” Read More

Science policy starts with you: how students can get involved and make their voices heard

Understanding how to track policy, communicate with our representatives, and connect with science organizations is just one of many accessible ways you can play a role in the future of science policies Read More