Rochester Life

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. 

Off-campus housing: A student’s guide

You may be wondering if off-campus housing makes sense for you. If so, this article will illuminate the pros and cons of living off-campus, as well as offer the specifics on how to find an off-campus residence. 

CPE hosting Election Day events

The Committee for Political Engagement (CPE) is planning to host two events on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5, to promote civic engagement for University students.

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. 

Early voting at the Susan B. Anthony House

From Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, the Susan B. Anthony Museum and House (SBA) will be holding early voting for the upcoming general election. 

Inside the Kearns Center, Rochester’s community for first-gen students

The David T. Kearns Center, located in Dewey Hall, is a support network for first-generation and low-income students to learn about the different resources available to them and provide a safe space on campus for the scholars.

iZone’s new escape room, “Cabin Fever: Snowed In,” keeps the library cool

"Internally, iZone’s always been thinking about these concepts — pitching, ideating — and now we get to make it fun.”

Muck Duck Studio: where art meets resilience and recovery

Muck Duck Studio, which opened to the public in Jan. 2022 and now hosts five artists, is meant to feel like something akin to home for all who visit.

The shadow of Monterey Park cast on the Rochester community

“Lunar New Year is supposed to be a time of celebration and reunion, yet 11 families will forever remember this as a time of grief."

An inside look at the healthcare industry from the Simon Industry and Professional Club

With the Inflation Reduction Act kicking in this summer, a group of students at the Simon School of Business saw the opportunity in this political move.