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After Rochester, Alumni Reflect

Amos Bloomberg, ’97: Amos Bloomberg was the first graduate of the UR’s Brain & Cognitive Sciences (BCS)program, where he also…

The Haunting of UR: Classics of Rochester Halloween

Behind the masks and beneath the ghost and ghoul costumes, countless Halloween memories have been made at UR, whether in…

Ask Jodi: For the first time

Having sex for the first time can be scary – first time with a new partner, first time doing something…

UR Tech: Better with brain power

[caption id="attachment_113312" align="alignleft" width="300"] Liz Beson, Staff Illustrator[/caption] When you ask which is the better thinking machine, a brain or…

Ask Jodi: Don’t hold it in

Pee after sex. Just do it. It may be the most solid advice I can give you. Somehow, a bunch…

UR Tech: Bridging the Uncanny Valley

You’ve probably heard of the Uncanny Valley effect. You may have seen it personally in animated films such as “The…

Foreign Focus: Berlin, Germany

Berlin is a beautiful city, filled with a vibrant culture, a rich history, and pristine academia. UR Class of 2013…

Pollsters reach out to wider audiences

“What can I help you with?” These are the words that flash across the screen as Siri, Apple’s digital personal…

Mens Rowing Team: Life on the water

While most college students are asleep in their beds at five in the morning, the crew team is getting up…

Ask Jodi: Beat the flu, masturbate instead

I read an article the other day suggesting ejaculation as a treatment for nasal congestion in adult men. Other than…