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drinking
Dry frats: student responses
Colleges and universities nationwide have faced controversy surrounding fraternities and sororities for years. Drinking and hazing scandals aside, some take…
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Mt. Hope cemetery review
We are outnumbered by the dead. In Mt. Hope Cemetery alone there are more dead people than living ones in…
japan
The untold story of comfort women
Everyone wants an apology when someone has wronged them. Whether on an individual or national scale, it’s difficult to forgive…
meliora
A guide to Zen: Study space edition
As an ancient ward of the University (also known as a Take Five Scholar), I have completed my journey towards…
internship
Unpaid internships aren’t always worth it
Internships are great. You get to put real work experience on your resume, have a resource when you need a…
academics
Dear bushy tailed, wide-eyed, overachieving fresher
My first semester at UR was a shitshow — unbalanced, sleep-deprived, anxious, and toxic. Don’t get me wrong: I collected…
air conditioning
How to beat the heat when you’re stuck in a dorm room
A lot of people complain about Rochester’s winters, but in my opinion, the summer months are far worse. When it…
Mental Health
Dealing with mental illness in college
Editor's Note (01/03/20): The writer's name has been removed from this piece, as they were still struggling with mental illness…
clothing
‘Gender-neutral’ doesn’t mean ‘gay’
Some people have questioned my gender identity and sexual orientation because of the way I dress. I wear quite a…
Body shaming
Stop body shaming
My body is my most profound confidant and ally. I’ve hurt my body psychologically and emotionally, although not physically, blaming…