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COVID Semester in Review: How close were we to shutting down?

“I thought we had a good chance of going into a pause [last fall],” Director of Environmental Health & Safety and Coronavirus University Restart Team (CURT) co-chair Mark Cavanaugh said.

Filling out Dr.Chatbot could get you a free year-long parking pass

Despite the daily reminders, last semester’s Dr. Chatbot rates weren’t great. This spring, UR announced the Complete and Compete Challenge, an incentive to encourage students to fill out the form.

A comprehensive breakdown of Greek life dues

Greek life generally promises benefits such as scholarship opportunities, networking help, and leadership opportunities. However, besides these benefits, what exactly do you pay for?

COVID Semester in Review: Dr. Chatbot

From mid September through late October, the percentage of students living on campus who filled it out hovered near 50% each day, reaching as low as 43.1%.

Research at Rochester: Wu delves into the intersection of music and science

A mathematics and music double major, Panzhen Wu combines her passions conducting interdisciplinary research about tonal language and sung melodies.

CT Cooks: Louise’s baked oatmeal

Let’s be real. Oatmeal gets a bad rap. I, like many of you, once thought of it as a weird, bland, mushy thing that was exclusively for old people.

CT Eats: Spicy goodness from Abyssinia

If you’re looking to explore Ethiopian cuisine, are a fan of trying new things, or simply have taste buds, I recommend ordering from Abyssinia.

Now what? Graduating during a pandemic

After studying remotely from Los Angeles this semester, Harris has found her academic interests shifting. 

Rochester protestors use the universal language of art in Project AIR and RSO

Rochester protests are transformed with the presence of art through the Rochester Street Orchestra and Project AIR.

From the Archives: the voices of the College for Women

Although first shunned by the male students, the first female students were determined to not let their voices go unheard. Through their newspapers, The Cloister Window and Tower Times, the female students documented their livelihood and struggles.