Sherene Yang
Managing Editor
Class of 2026
syang85@u.rochester.edu

Articles by Sherene

Hobbies and mediocrity: you don’t have to be good at everything

Writing became something I had to be good at in order to share.

You shouldn’t need a network to get work

As I wiggle my way into society, it seems like every opportunity depends on who you know, rather than what you know.

Community, carnivals, and campus culture: UR traditions

The University of Rochester hosts a wealth of playful school traditions that have shaped the undergraduate experience since its establishment in 1850.

Unsolicited advice: things I wish I knew as a first-year

Use your first-year to really figure out what works for you.

A reality in fiction: the problem of representation

Oftentimes, rather than embracing femininity as part of who they are, these characters only retain traditionally masculine traits.

The fear of rejection: an epidemic

Each rejection felt like a stab of “you’re not good enough,” and because of this fear, I missed out on so many opportunities to grow.

SageFest’s Total Preclipse

April 5 marked the 14th annual SageFest, an event organized by the Sage Art Center, UR’s studio arts building, and…

Best Buddies: A club about friendship and inclusivity

Founded in 1987 by Anthony Shriver at Georgetown University, Best Buddies has grown into an international nonprofit comprising a network of chapters dedicated to promoting a more inclusive community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Making long-distance friendships work: A formula

To make long-distance relationships work, we need both types of communication consistently, not just when it is convenient.

BookTok is turning the publishing industry into fast fashion

Are publishers and authors publishing books too quickly to capitalize on hype, and does this hurt the quality of their writing?