Opinions
jaeger
Let’s move on from punishing Jaeger
My experience of Florian is just that: mine. It is by no means a negation of differing experiences, or a lack of sensitivity to the pain he may have caused others. I simply do not want to be used to contribute to the publicized image of Florian as a depraved sex fiend when that is not my first hand experience (nor second-, nor third-hand, until I read the EEOC report). Read More
jaeger
We will do better
We recognize that establishing the right policies, while critical, is only the first step. The report also makes recommendations for improvements in climate and the processing and transparency of harassment cases. Read More
jaeger
Seligman was right to step down
By any realistic standard, it’s clear that Seligman would not have been able to continue leading UR. Read More
media
Finding better critiques of the national media
The bigger issue here is the idea that news outlets should shy away from writing about hidden or fringe people and ideologies, even those whose views we find vile. Read More
jaeger
Letter: White report moves UR, and women, backward
We write to express our sincere concerns about the Mary Jo White report and its impact on our community and students everywhere who face sexual harassment. Read More
jaeger
Honor our experiences and keep the conversation going
The University now has an opportunity to create changes that could lead to an open and respectful campus environment in which every student and faculty member is able to pursue their educational goals. Read More
jaeger
After administration’s inaction, harassment and sexual misconduct policies need oversight
Dear faculty, student, and staff colleagues: Since the public disclosure of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint against the University in September, the Faculty Senate has acted in a spirit of collaboration to advocate for needed changes to be made in the University’s policies and procedures. We supported the creation of the Commission on Women […]
Editorial Boards
UR can’t skimp on the basics
A parking garage wouldn’t be as flashy a thing to have your name on, but it would sure make a lot of people’s lives easier. Read More
Ed Observers
Happy holidays, you filthy animals
Christmas tree pretzels. I love them, you love them, and they’re a longstanding UR tradition that we can all get and stay behind. Well, if you haven’t been to the Common Market recently, I regret to inform you that the Christmas tree pretzels are no more. Instead, there are just regular-shaped pretzels with a white-candy […]
Editorial Boards
Protect grad students from tax hike
Currently passing through the U.S. Senate and House are two version of a tax reform bill with potentially major impact on higher education and graduate students in particular. The House version of the bill especially, were it to be passed, would cause severe tax hikes for approximately 150,000 graduate students nationwide. The exact cause of […]
