Tagged - COVID-19

Following the funds: The origins and purpose of the Basic Needs Hub

Since COVID-19 has put so many students into extenuating circumstances, the Hub has drastically changed how it operates.

Furloughs, merit-raise cancellations for faculty and staff

The combination of new expenses incurred by the Medical Center and the loss of revenue from students living on campus has resulted in a significant drop in finances for UR, said a letter from administrators.

@Rochester, stop hiding important info

One thing we all have in common these days is we have more questions than answers.  No one knows what…

Food Pantry open to all UR students

For students still in Rochester, the Food Pantry is in full swing. In the first floor of Wilson Commons, the…
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CT Cooks: a lentil versatility primer

Everyone is telling you to stock up on non-perishable foods. In a panic-stricken moment at Wegmans, you grab that giant…

2020 summer courses and programs will be online

All summer 2020 courses and programs will be moved online or canceled.  The news came in an email to students…

Academic integrity meets the coronavirus

For many students, academic honesty is a phrase only encountered on the statement they have to copy before every exam.…

UR Snapshots Vol.11: Zooming in on first-years’ online classes

After the first two weeks of Zoom classes, we reached out to first-year students to ask how they’ve been adjusting to online college so far. 

Applause isn’t enough for essential workers

Our essential workers, the ones we’re applauding as heroes, are being walked all over. When we’re not clapping and cheering, we should be infuriated.

5 at UR have coronavirus. Monroe County has 246 cases.

UR now has five confirmed cases of COVID-19, while Monroe County has reported 246 confirmed cases, six of which have…