Teddy Almond
Photo Editor
Class of 2028
ealmond@u.rochester.edu
Teddy Almond is a member of the class of 2028 at the University majoring in English: Language, Media, and Communication. Teddy serves as a Photo Editor and Social Media Editor at the Campus Times. Outside of CT, Teddy has written and photographed for numerous publications in the New York Metropolitan area.
Administration
University appoints new provost: Nicole Sampson
Nicole Sampson, professor of chemistry, was named University Provost January, effective Feb. 1.
Safe Ride
“Safe Ride” expands service, adds new off-campus stops
The service dubbed the “personal campus Uber” by some made a comeback last month with the rollout of “Tripshot” – a new and convenient app. The University’s ‘Safe Ride’ program serves to help students travel between and around the University between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
recommendations
Teddy’s Travels: Allegheny National Forest & Buffalo
Off-roading has always been something that I have found fascinating: feeling the car bobbing side to side while at the…
Code of Conduct
Students’ Association condemns University’s handling of ‘wanted’ poster case
Three out of the four arrested students have been suspended from the University for two years and the other was expelled.
Congestion Pricing
Congestion Pricing: Not as good as it seems
Congestion pricing is a promising idea, and I have no problems with it in and of itself, but the MTA should have expanded its service and responded to its underlying safety issues before pushing people into its system.
artificial intelligence
New UR chatbot released with more features expected in coming weeks.
Despite the University's initial seemingly skittish response to the use of AI, UR has now started embracing this advancing technology…
pre-trial
New pre-trial date set for expelled students charged for the ‘wanted’ posters
At the hearing, the prosecution asked for an extension until the next pre-trial date, which was granted. The next date is set for April 1 — eight weeks from this most recent hearing.
canada
‘Teddy’s Travels’ – Montréal, Québec
However, with the passing of New Year’s into January, things might start to slow down. The true scope of a full month starts to set in.
Health Promotion Office
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, can save your life from an overdose. And you can get it for free, anonymously, on campus.
The Health Promotion Office is currently working with University Facilities on the installation of three more boxes: one in the lobby of the Goergen Athletic Center and two in the Rush Rhees library.
culture
Teddy’s Travels: Ithaca, NY
Obviously, every ‘Teddy’s Travels’ needs adventure, and after our unremarkable stay in Ithaca, I began to wonder if perhaps we would break the streak.
