Justin O'Connor
Senior Staff
Class of 2024
joconn13@u.rochester.edu
Justin O'Connor started attending UR out of Chicago in 2020 and began reporting for the Campus Times during his first semester. He picked up his involvement while covering protests alongside Henry Litsky and Alex Prideaux in the wake of the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester police custody. He started covering the Students' Association regularly before becoming news editor, then managing editor, and then editor-in-chief, capping off his time at the CT reporting on the Gaza solidarity encampment and related issues. He also did in-depth reporting, primarily on labor, for the Rochester Beacon, and he will be interning at The Buffalo News during the summer of 2024.
Administration
Recording shows University statement inaccurate about Gaza encampment meeting
The Campus Times obtained a recording of the April 24 meeting between Gaza solidarity encampment protesters and administrators. A look inside the discussions.
accountability
Bader-Gregory and Lopez to lead SA
Sophomore Elijah Bader-Gregory, current SA vice president, will serve as SA president next year after beating first-year Sammy Randle III…
SA Elections
SA Senate election won by everyone who ran
The executive race was the only competitive one in this spring’s SA election. Everyone who ran for senate positions —…
academic affairs
Report backing financial aid for summer courses endorsed by SA
SA’s Academic Affairs Committee concluded that there is an “urgent need” for UR to expand financial support for students taking…
Administration
Ceasefire and Divestment Resolution Passes SA
The SA Senate passed a resolution calling for the University’s Ethical Investment Advisory Committee (EIAC) to advocate for UR to…
New York State Suicide Prevention Act
SA passes resolution supporting New York State Student Suicide Prevention Act
Pushing for university suicide intervention policies, the SA joined 26 college governments supporting the bill to safeguard student mental health.
Israel-Palestine
Students for Israel talk devolves into chaos
Shai DeLuca's talk about his experiences as a gay man in Israel was protested Feb. 6, leading to chaotic exchanges and questionable claims.
ACJC
SA’s Mid-Year Report just released. Here are some key takeaways
Here are some key takeaways from SA's Mid-Year Report, with a focus on accomplishments with tangible implications for students.
Administration
SJP holds first protest of the semester, their largest yet
Around 60 people showed up to rally against the war in Gaza at Students for Justice in Palestine's first protest of the semester Saturday.
protest policy
SA leadership starts bi-weekly meetings with PubSafe
SA leaders are now meeting with DPS with the goal of setting up roundtables with student groups about public safety and protest policies.