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Between the lines: a changing Turkey
It’s difficult to explain why I first chose to go to Turkey. Originally, I jumped into studying abroad (a requirement…
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Iran deal: Critics’ claims fall flat upon further inspection
In a surprising twist to the recent narrative of the U.S. and other powers’ deal with Iran to limit the…
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Iran deal: Negotiated from weakness, deal is destructive
Diplomacy can be amazing when done correctly. It’s a testament to the unwavering ideal of peace that the United States…
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We’re on the rise
You can see the tower of Rush Rhees Library from almost anywhere on campus. I think there’s one spot—if you…
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The places you’ll go
In the words of Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, The Places You’ll Go:” “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great…
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2015: A momentous year 
This has been a momentous year. At the end of April, the community celebrated the grand opening of College Town,…
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UR needs solutions that unite
Something that we’ve learned in the past year is that the Rochester community—on campus and in the city beyond—is not…
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This finals week, I’m staying afloat
Names were changed in this article to preserve privacy. My semesters here at UR seem to follow the same general…
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The cliche question: Who are you?
How many times have you been asked, “Who are you?” The idea of self can be defined in two ways:…
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Cultivate your tastes: Support local arts
If I were to mention the phrase “buy local,” it would likely bring to mind an image of a farmers’…