Sherene Yang
Managing Editor
Class of 2026
syang85@u.rochester.edu
employment
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.
D-Day
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.
advice
Unsolicited advice: things I wish I knew as a first-year
Use your first-year to really figure out what works for you.
femininity
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.
fear
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.
creative arts
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
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.
communication
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.
books
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?
self care
On “wasting time”
There is no such thing as “wasting time” when it benefits you in the long run.
