Professor and chair of the University of Rochester philosophy department Randall Curren May 04, 2012. Curren was recently awarded a one-year visiting scholar fellowship to the Institute for Advanced Studies in Princeton. // photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester



The 25th annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at Eastman Theater retains its remarkable reputation

The RPO and Rochester City Ballet’s version of the Nutcracker adds creative touches to refresh the long-standing holiday classic.

Christmas has gone too far

People should look to other cultures to learn the truth of the cliche that holidays are about more than just gifts. 

Whatever happened to the dormitories of yesteryear?

Two images come to mind: One is of cinder block-walled rooms hidden behind brutalist edifices, and the other is of air-conditioned suites bathed in natural light.