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Rochester Life
Undergrad engineer researches rehab
Senior Mary Bucklin got her start in research the summer before her sophomore year, studying motion analysis and advancing ankle brace technology for patients with posterior tibial tension disorder.
Internships
The art of the rejection email
In the process of applying to summer programs, I was given a brisk refresher in the timeless art of the rejection email.
2016 Election
Decadence and depravity in Trump’s Rochester
And there was a great cry in Rochester, such as there has not been before and such as shall never be again, as He ambles to the podium in an ankle-length black coat, clad in a red power tie. He’s more orange than you’d expect, and His hair is more blonde, too.
Rochester Life
Small World in the shadows
Small World Food, a worker-cooperative food producer, has been selling their goods at local farmers markets for years, but only recently did it open a retail location, where the small customer base has been a major boon for the emerging business.
Rochester Life
Happily ever after
According to the CDC, 2,118,000 people get married every year in the U.S., and 20 to 25 of those occur at the Interfaith Chapel here on campus. You and The One could be one of those few couples who choose to marry on campus.
Rochester Life
Germs in the Genesee
In a 2012 study released by the Environment America Research and Policy Center, the Genesee was named the thirty-second most polluted body of water in America, by amount of toxic chemicals discharged into the water.
Race
UR diversity, beyond the numbers
There seems to be a common sentiment—the UR community needs to take a hard look at its standards for diversity and representation.
Research
Undergrad pairs with professors to fight cancer
Undergraduate science research both accelerates scientific discovery and offers a unique opportunity to undergraduates to contribute to and participate in cutting-edge research.
Sex and the CT
Circumcision? Make your decision
While it’s true that tetanus wouldn’t be a health consequence for most Americans, circumcision as a primary means of STI protection is a poor choice.
Rochester Life
UR summer can be ever better than the rest
Despite Rochester’s harsh winters, summers in Rochester are rather warm and eventful. There are lots of opportunities offered by the University, and also many fun events that happen in the Rochester city area.