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A look into the new major in the political science department
The motivation for this major is that the Rochester political science department pioneered for the entire world the technical study of politics,” said Gerald Gamm
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A guide to passing your midterms
Back-to-back exams, 10-page-plus papers, late-night cram sessions on top of the rest of your homework — the dreaded midterm season is finally here.
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Five ways to up your study game
It’s not that you're not smart — it’s just that you’re studying the wrong way.
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What most people get wrong about double majors
I bet a lot of first-years have plans for double or triple majors. But if you are pursuing either, the passion better be worth the pain.
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Sitting down with SA president Sabeet Kazmi on SA updates
Sabeet Kazmi, SA President, reflects on the school year so far, current initiatives involving MERT and Aramark, and plans for the future.
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Yellowjackets need a 24-hour hive
A student should always have a place to study, and the library should be that place.
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Undergrads’ thoughts on overloading
When a student requests an overload, they usually agree to a rigorous schedule. Almost all students have additional responsibilities, such as work, extracurriculars, and research positions.
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Winter and summer sessions can’t just go on, business as usual
UR has chosen to allow expensive tuition to be a barrier, making winter session practically irrelevant for students on any sort of financial aid.
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You’re so loud. I’m trying to pay attention.
We (and the government) pay a lot of money to ignore someone significantly more experienced than us, in classes we picked, for hours every week.
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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…