Archives - Aaron Schaffer
Ed Observers
Between the lines: a changing Turkey
It’s difficult to explain why I first chose to go to Turkey. Originally, I jumped into studying abroad (a requirement…
News
Marketplace Taxi has unclear future with UR
Rochester television station WHEC News10NBC released two videos on Wednesday, April 22 that showed Marketplace Taxi employees referring to UR…
Culture
‘Carrie & Lowell’: a reminder of honest songwriting
[caption id="attachment_137492" align="alignleft" width="227"] Christian Cieri / Illustrator[/caption] Perhaps best known for his colorful and interesting on-stage costumes, his presence…
Culture
Jon Stewart: the voice of a generation
[caption id="attachment_127912" align="alignleft" width="300"] Christian Cieri, Illustrator[/caption] On Tuesday, Feb. 10, a comedian employed by one of the largest media…
A new year, A new(s)paper
Newspapers have been in a tough spot for a while. Layoffs occur en masse. The so-called “old media”-–made up of…
Culture
An interview with Bill Hader
[caption id="attachment_122642" align="alignleft" width="300"] Liz Beson, Senior Staff[/caption] Bill Hader, most commonly known for the versatile roles he played on…
Humor
Starbucks to release ‘steamy’ new compilation CD
UR Starbucks has announced its plan to create a compilation CD with self-described “tastemakers” WRUR. The disc will reportedly cross…
Humor
Freshmen claim Hillside is too far away…from Sue B
Recently, a number of freshmen living in Susan B. Anthony Hall have been upset over how far the residence halls…
Humor
Campus wi-fi upkeep cost hits record levels because of ‘that one girl who is always refreshing Buzzfeed in Psych 101’
UR’s senior information technology officer (who remains as anonymous as his job title) revealed early this week that the University’s…