Profiles

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…

Know me for me

Arnold sees himself as more than just a custodian — he wants to be a supportive figure for students. 

College musicians Telula breathe new life into the jazz-funk genre

Whether you’re a music prodigy or you listen to Spotify for an hour a year, Telula is bound to wow you with their energy, stage presence, and the raw funkiness of their performances.

Fighting against poverty in Rochester with the Urban Fellows Program

Urban Fellows, an annual program hosted by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and funded by Americorp, gives undergraduate students the opportunity to work with local nonprofits over the summer — and get paid for it. 

New vocal jazz program at Eastman

Not a trace of the thunderous applause from just a moment earlier lingers in the air; instead, the crowd is hushed, breath caught in their chests for fear of breaking the spell.

CT Interviews: PSL presidential candidate Claudia De La Cruz

Despite most coverage focusing on Harris and Trump, some third-party candidates have been making a wave.