Rochester Life
coronavirus
Coping with quarantine
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s public health department requires all students arriving on campus from restricted states to quarantine for two weeks.
facebook
The role of Facebook moderators during a pandemic
Of course, even before the pandemic, Facebook was a key platform for UR students public discourse. The oldest UR pages have been around for over a decade.
Campus Life
Reflections on an empty campus
So, what does our campus scenery look like, now that so many of us are gone and those remaining are encouraged to stay inside?
Diversity
Student podcast ‘Classically Black’ builds bridges to classical world
Harris and Brown started “Classically Black” to create a community for African-American classical musicians, an often underrepresented group within the field. Harris remarked, “these people have been [there]; we are still here.”
drinking
MERT’s not trying to get you in trouble
“People often think that we’re the drunk police or the drunk catchers,” said Director of Operations and senior Colin Murphy, “that’s really not the case.”
civil rights
Progress at my expense: Anthony, Douglass, and me
In this city that once housed crusaders of two valiant fights, neither had fought for me.
dining services
The Late Night crunch: Why Late Night moved to the Pit
“Stop hitting on me for favors. Stop rudely checking me out at work. Stop disrespecting me and the other student workers,” Bowen wrote.
architecture
Fungal architecture delights in Rochester home
Its quirky architecture, artistic flair, and Disney-like charm has garnered the Mushroom House its own website and extensive media coverage.
Rochester Life
Exploring the Roc: Hidden gems on the Orange Line
Hello new students! Welcome to Rochester. This city will be your home for more-or-less four years, so you may want…
Campus Life
A Bite of UR: Campus Food
Douggie, with its casual vibe and central location, is an ideal meetup spot between classes or a place for a sit-down meal.
