Archives - Efua Agyare-Kumi
Journalism
O’Brien talks journalism as Mel Weekend headliner
In particular, she recalled that many of the stories she covered early in her career were overly sensational, often to the detriment of context and nuance.
5K Challenge
Massage chairs: too big a hit?
It is anticipated that the chairs will be repaired within a week, but until then, SA is working to ensure the longevity of the chairs.
safety
UR Alert’s importance to university safety
Bujak, who has been in the field of emergency management for 20 years, believes in building a “culture of preparedness” wherever he goes.
Dining
Student finds worm in salad at Douglass
Chen, who found the worm after getting through most of his meal, said, “It’s pretty disgusting, you have to admit.”
college
Recovering from a mental cold
My demons grew a lot louder when the sun went away. Since I wasn’t partying as frequently anymore, I had the time to feel everything I’d ignored before.
5K Challenge
Massage chairs garner positive uncertainty
Several students said they were planning to use the chairs frequently, in moments of stress or bodily pain, but others seemed more hesitant, calling them an unnecessary luxury.
Genocide
Rwandan genocide event lands with students
The genocide, which killed over a million Tutsis in 100 days, struck 24 years ago. Although many students were not directly affected the genocide, the intergenerational trauma Rwanda’s current youth feels was discussed at length at the ensuing panel discussion in Dewey Hall.
Celebrity
Miss Israel winner speaks on identity
For Aynaw, her experiences as an Ethiopian-Jewish immigrant distinguished her from from the other contestants. When asked by the judges why she was there, she recalled saying: “We have already chosen an Arabic Miss Israel, a Russian Miss Israel, Yemen. This is the time to choose a black Miss Israel, me.”
Feldman
Feldman talks Jaeger and moving on
Feldman added that since the UR-commissioned investigation released earlier this semester found Jaeger had violated no school policy, and since the Faculty Senate censured his behaviour but not called for any sanctions, “we thought it would be okay for us to try and move on. We think this is part of the next phase.”
jaeger
Students and faculty upset at Jaeger teaching this fall
Students said they shouldn’t have to consider whether their professor has been accused of sexual misconduct when picking classes.
