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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.
Rocky
Who the Hell is Rocky? The struggle behind the stinger
Becoming Rocky is fairly simple: Any interested student can email DeManincor to audition. There are five or six Rockies right now, mostly sophomores and juniors, as seniors are usually too busy at this time of the year.
Iftar
Newly-formed Turkish Students Association’s Iftar was huge success
“Looking ahead to next semester, we have ambitious plans to expand our reach and impact,” said Emre Aktas, TSA’s president. “We aim to collaborate with other student organizations on campus, fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment where students can explore and appreciate diverse cultures and backgrounds.”
Refugee Student Alliance
Volunteering to help refugees: Refugee Student Alliance
“Volunteering is for everybody. I think as students we kind of think that the things that we do are so limited, but there’s so many things we can do as students. A lot of these orgs, they love seeing students. That’s what makes our org what it is, we’re a bunch of students just trying to volunteer and help our community.” Thiam said.
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The better CDCS: Melcourses
Melcourses allows students to search and schedule courses, organize selected sections, and identify time conflicts in preparation for the next semester.
Dance
An interview with HermAphrodite, UR’s newest drag performer
“That’s incredibly satisfying for me, to kind of dress bigger and a lot more feminine than I would normally and have people not recognize me even though I’m calling more attention to myself in my opinion,” she explained.
Politics
Taking a closer look at campaign funding
With the 2024 presidential campaign underway, polling and delegate counts prove formidable ways of understanding where candidates are in their…
Profiles
There’s always time for drag: Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune visit campus
Growing up, Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune didn’t expect to be drag queens. Femininity, and everything associated with it,…
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.
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Behind After Hour’s annual Valentine’s Day serenades
After Hours hopes to remain the only group on campus that holds these holiday-specific performances, as it is now their unique and annual tradition. “We’re the best group to do it, because we’re the sexiest group on campus,” Scharf and Halpern said at the same time.
