Opinions

UR can do ‘ever better’ in honoring Native American land on which it stands

The 17th-century contact with European conquerors, the history of genocide and forced migration, and broken political treaties continues to disadvantage Native communities in Western New York and the country as a whole. The River Campus and the Bausch and Lomb Riverside Park sit on an ancient Native American town, in which the hunter/gatherer Algonquin (Algonkin) […]

We all have a stake in the DPS gun proposal

The DPS gun proposal from last October will be decided on this Monday. Since the proposal was announced, we have witnessed an uncomfortable dichotomy in the student body. On one hand, we’ve seen high-profile opposition, largely from students of color, to the idea of adding guns on campus. On the other hand — we’re not […]

The ‘Weed Raid’: Truth, lies, and how memes fit in

A healthy amount of skepticism might save you next time from sprinting out of class to your room to hide your bong from dogs that aren’t coming. Read More

Stop body shaming

My body is my most profound confidant and ally. I’ve hurt my body psychologically and emotionally, although not physically, blaming it for not being perfect, as if perfect exists. The resulting pain has destroyed my sense of self and the love, comfort, and safety my body affords me. This pain is not entirely my doing. […]

The nature of complaining

We get it. It’s cold in Rochester. It snows here more than in the majority of the U.S. and we see the sun once a month. But why do we complain? Each and every one of us knew what we were getting into by attending UR. We might not have known the extent to which […]

Candidate response: Vlad Cazacu & Kamel Awayda

The Campus Times welcomed SA presidential candidates to respond to our feedback on their proposals. Read More

Candidate response: Jamal Holtz & Anne Marie Cortes

The Campus Times welcomed SA presidential candidates to respond to our feedback on their proposals. Read More

Candidate response: Genessis Galindo & Lionel Kirenga

The Campus Times welcomed SA presidential candidates to respond to our feedback on their proposals. Read More

More botched communication on gun proposal with Advisory Committee

If the Committee’s formation was a step toward inclusive dialogue, its opaqueness before this pivotal vote is a step back. Read More

Hands off humanities majors

Aren’t we all striving for the same thing here — a way to understand our world? Read More