Profiles

UR Pet Rock is growing

Pet Rock is young, scrappy, and hungry. As the club is entering its fourth semester since its launch, they’re looking for new members.

What lurks behind video games: A look into senior Kendal Jordan’s research

Senior Kendal Jordan has been involved with research on campus since her freshman year, working on several projects almost all centered on the same topic: video games.

Sumud Debke connects students through the shared culture of dance

One of the most unforgettable parts of the Dinner for Peace 2024 hosted by the Student Association for the Development…

On the need for a Creative Expo

In the fall of 2022, those efforts culminated in the creation of Rochester Producers & Musicians (RPM), a group designed as a space for creatives to network, showcase, and embody the creativity integral to their identity.

Conversations that matter: Nora Rubel’s hope of shaping future political discourse on Israel and Palestine

Interpreted by some as an anti-Israel and anti-Zionist series, Rubel emphasized that while the need to support a particular side passionately is understandable, it is crucial to be aware of what you are standing behind by exposing yourself to historical and present knowledge.

Profiles: Students for a Democratic Society

“We try to keep out of electoral politics as much as possible and focus our energy on community organizing instead,” Schwinghammer said. 

Chef Josh: the honorary Psi U brother

Chef Joshua King, born and raised in Rochester, has been working as a chef at Psi U since pre-COVID-19.

A conversation with University archivist Melissa Mead

“This isn't about me doing research. It's about helping other people do research," Mead said.

Meet an on-campus nail technician: nanaxnailz

Nails have long been a part of sophomore Naomi Gutierrez’s life. She grew up seeing her mother with her nails always done, and Gutierrez even had a nail-themed birthday party for her seventh birthday. 

Defining campus security with DPS Chief Quchee Collins

In May, the University announced the appointment of Quchee Collins as both the inaugural Associate Vice President for the Department…