Archives - Narm Nathan
GarageBand
Rochester Producers & Musicians hosts introductory GarageBand workshop
On Oct. 4, Rochester Producers & Musicians (RPM) hosted a workshop for students interested in learning to use GarageBand, Apple’s free digital audio workstation.
Israel-Palestine
SJP stages pro-Palestine demonstration during Meliora Weekend
Outfitted with shirts showing killed Palestinian civilians, student demonstrators took to Wilson Quad on Sept. 28 amidst the neighboring celebrations and events of Meliora Weekend to protest the war in Gaza.
Gun Violence
Rochester reports a 39% decrease in gun violence: what we know
Rochester has reported 111 shooting incidents involving injury this year, compared to 181 in the previous year’s seven-month range.
Admissions
Trends in UR classes reflects a changing population
Every year, the University’s Admissions Department publishes statistics on the current student body and incoming freshmen. The Class of 2027 saw 7,421 admitted students, 1,428 of which were committed to the University by last fall.
encampment
The future of student advocacy: reflecting on the encampment
It was Tuesday, May 14 when Rochester’s Gaza solidarity encampment was deconstructed by the Department of Public Safety.
Center for Political Engagement
Promoting voter outreach with the Committee for Political Engagement
With the upcoming presidential election this November, removing the barriers for those on campus to cast their ballots is extremely important.
City Hall
City-Wide Tenant Union holds Good Cause rally at city hall
Speakers, advocates, and community organizers lamented City Council for their alleged inability to pass the strongest version of Good Cause.
CDC
Uptick in mosquito-borne viruses: should we be worried?
It isn’t COVID-19. It may, however, be just as deadly.
COVID-19
Novavax vaccine unavailable at UHS
Cases continue to rise in Monroe County — and the newly updated COVID vaccine, Novavax, is currently unavailable on River Campus.
