Subaah Syed
Features Editor
Class of 2027
ssyed7@u.rochester.edu
Black Studies
A global vision for Black Studies: UR’s young department expands and innovates
This is in light of the 3 million dollars in funding awarded to the University by the Mellon Foundation Grant through the Higher Learning Program.
art
Art’s role in fostering conversations
We can appreciate art as a catalyst for dialogue and a medium for meaningful expression in an ever-evolving cultural landscape.
2024 Presidential Election
Weighing in the war in Gaza for this year’s presidential election
What are each candidate’s views on the conflicts in the Middle East, and how will they be dealing with the issue when becoming president?
custodian
Know me for me
Arnold sees himself as more than just a custodian — he wants to be a supportive figure for students.
Album Review
Mustafa’s “Dunya,” about life with all its flaws
When I first saw the new release of “Dunya,” I could already tell it would echo his love for his culture through his music.
adolescents
Interpreting speech prosody in neurodivergence
As we go about our everyday lives, we unconsciously pick up cues when talking to people — through this process, we can determine a speaker’s emotion relatively confidently from just their tone or pitch, especially if they are someone close to us.
culture
SADACA’s Voices Unheard: Global Dialogue
Each organization had their own segment to highlight a pressing issue occurring in the regions they represent. Their presentation consisted of not just information on the issue, but also how we, as students, could help.
embarrassment
People are going to remember, and it’s all right
I stick to my belief that people do remember, and maybe sometimes, it is that deep. Some people do remember when you make that mistake.
Dinner for Peace
Dinner for Peace was an unconventional way of protesting for Palestine
The dinner showcased aspects of Palestinian culture. It was a unique way of protesting against the genocide, against the Israeli occupation, against the university’s involvement with the genocide.
clubs
RASA’s struggles highlight troublesome new club formation process
SA and Wilson Commons Student Activities (WCSA) endeavor to uphold the values of diversity and inclusion and to support students’ interests, but proposals for some new clubs have encountered difficulties on campus.