Features

A comprehensive guide to greeting etiquette

A walk between classes can be short but awkward if you run into that person you don't know how to greet. This list explains the differences between the "lip twitch," the "head bob" and many other salutations.

Club Spotlight: GlobeMed pours help into ‘el porvenir’

UR's GlobeMed campaign coordinator and sophomore Ria Pal speaks about the club's mission, events and partnership with international grassroots organization Kallpa Iquitos.

Teacher Feature: UR professor discovers Saturn-like ring system

Professor Eric Mamajek of the Department of Physics and Astronomy provides insight into his recent astronomical discovery — a Saturn-like ring formation in the constellation Centaurus.

Make 'Em Laugh: UR phone home: aliens may be present in University classrooms

All the times you've walked out of class without a clue as to what happened may signal more than just a lack of comprehension. Rather, those instances may be signs that your professor is an alien.

Reality can’t match the ‘happily ever after’ of fairy tales

Ever wonder why your love life doesn't parallel that of Cinderella's? An unfortunate misalignment between reality and fairy tales causes a premature search for true love.

Reverse culture shock

Students who study abroad are warned about culture shock before they travel. What they are less prepared for is the reversed shock upon their return home.

Piranha Sushi Bar sinks teeth into scrumptious Asian-American cuisine, earns rave reviews

Craving some sushi, wonton soup or crème brûlée? Look no further than Piranha Sushi Bar, an Asian-American restaurant located on Park Avenue.

From the blogger to the drug addict: the perils, pitfalls and practicalities of penetration

Some people you'll meet are perfect candidates for sex. Bloggers, drug addicts and enemies are not among those contenders.

Make 'Em Laugh: City tour: revealing hidden treasures behind Rochester’s main attractions

The city of Rochester has many well-known attractions. However, there's much more to them than meets the eye.

Chemistry in action

[caption id="attachment_18387" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo courtesy of http://www.instructables.com"][/caption] For many UR students, chemistry has a foreboding reputation. It certainly doesn’t…