Madeleine McCurdy
Staff Writer
Class of 2025
mmccurd2@u.rochester.edu
healthcare
UR Medicine homecare workers and the road to unionization
Workers have been put in “a really rotten spot” due to having to squeeze more work into the same time that they previously had.
cancellations
UHS introduces new cancellation and no-show policy
UHS recently introduced a $25 “no-show” fee for students that didn't cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance of their appointments.
library
UR Libraries show ways to find books for free
There are three main options for students to find low-to-no cost course materials: Course Reserves, UR and Public Libraries, and open web sources.
extremism
ROCTalks and SJP talk on extremism in the face of genocide
"There is no reason to have any stability with somebody who does not have any problem contributing to a genocide in any way,” Hess said.
DPS
Protestors gather to oppose suspension and arrest of four students for “wanted” posters
“I call on the University to urge the county to drop the criminal charges against our students and to defer whatever disciplinary proceedings so that our students are afforded the opportunity to finish out the semester," Dubler said.
holiday
Friends of Strong presents their annual Holiday Market
"Shop small, support local, it's the best thing you can do for holiday shopping right now," Ahmed said.
2024 election
Douglass Institute and Department of Black Studies hosts post-election reflection forum
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Hoyt Hall buzzed with over 30 people as the Frederick Douglass Institute and the Department of Black Studies hosted the Town Hall: Post-Election Reflection, One Week After.
abortion
What is Proposition One?
In the upcoming election on Nov. 5, an amendment of the New York Constitution titled Proposition One (commonly referred to as Prop. 1) is on the ballot for voters. Voters can either vote “YES” to add the protections to the New York State Constitution or vote “NO” to leave the protections out of the state’s constitution.
Drag
CT interviews: Darienne Lake
On Saturday, the lovely Darienne Lake graced the University’s Yellowjacket Weekend with amazing performances and lively bingo games.
Facilities
SA resolution denounces students’ alleged disrespect against River Campus workers
Students' alleged disrespectful acts include smearing excrement on mirrors, making racist remarks towards workers, and more, according to the resolution.