City
incarceration
Nothing but sky: Decarceration initiative debuts symposium
“If Frederick Douglass were alive today, we think that [he] would be trying to take on mass incarceration, and decarcerate the city of Rochester.”
rochester
Striving for change, lecturer reflects on Rochester’s gentrified history
Fourth-grade elementary teacher Shane Wiegand teaches everything to his students except for art and gym. But Wiegand’s curriculum plan includes…
rochester
Community organization seeks to help Rochester’s refugees
“I didn’t want to leave my country,” Omar told the crowd. “I was forced to leave.”
Halloween
Students teach science with a spooky twist
The event consisted of tables set up with candy and Halloween-themed science models.
Beyond Rochester
New York Times reporter talks school segregation
This problem, Hannah-Jones said, is not just seen in Rochester, but throughout the country — especially in blue states and blue cities, areas that are traditionally liberal.
Campus
Bike-sharing service rides onto campus
Zagster has stations in Meliora Plaza on the River Campus and on Crittenden Boulevard in the Whipple Circle Lot.
City
Mayoral candidates vie for votes at town hall
Sophomore and Executive Director of Community Engagement Justin Delinois organized the town hall with Milagros Garcia, the Rochester Center for Community Leadership, and others.
Public Safety
Police scuba team searches Genesee after report of falling person
Police did not confirm whether anyone or anything had been found.
College Town
Corner Bakery closes without warning
Corner Bakery in College Town unexpectedly closed on March 25, just 15 months after its opening.
2016 Election
Sanders supporters bring down the house
“Bernin’ Down the German House,” a 14-hour music festival,took place this past Saturday in Rochester's South Wedge to support presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders.
