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Conversations that matter: Nora Rubel’s hope of shaping future political discourse on Israel and Palestine

Interpreted by some as an anti-Israel and anti-Zionist series, Rubel emphasized that while the need to support a particular side passionately is understandable, it is crucial to be aware of what you are standing behind by exposing yourself to historical and present knowledge.

A conversation with University archivist Melissa Mead

“This isn't about me doing research. It's about helping other people do research," Mead said.

Meet an on-campus nail technician: nanaxnailz

Nails have long been a part of sophomore Naomi Gutierrez’s life. She grew up seeing her mother with her nails always done, and Gutierrez even had a nail-themed birthday party for her seventh birthday. 

From the reverse running man to freestyle, Freeflow introduces street dance to campus

Between the rhythmic movements and pulsing hip-hop music reverberating through my bones, it was clear that Freeflow managed to transform the space into an in-house street dance facility.

Music and Mogul Money: interviewing UR grad Philip Milman

A recent master’s degree graduate from the Eastman School of Music, Phil Milman ‘21, might now be a familiar face for any fans of famous Twitch streamers.

Meet the UR student making national waves for women in baseball

Since the young age of 5, Greenwood has been playing baseball. Now she is a catcher for UR Baseball and on the USA Baseball 2021 National Team Development Program roster, aiming to play at the international level.

Research at Rochester: Irving upgrades voltage and current measurement instrument technology

Recently publishing a paper with Dr. Yates on an upgraded potentiostat, Senior Paul Irving tests the limits of modern engineering and chemical capability. Last summer, Irving interned for Mosaic Microsystems, and from this experience, Irving wanted to design a low cost, open-source potentiostat instrument that takes accurate measurements over a specified electrical current voltage range.

Colleen Raimond: UR’s resource for all things LGBTQ+

Directing people in need to useful resources is a crucial aspect of Raimond’s role, one that has become important at a time when the social and legal landscape surrounding LGBTQ issues has become uncertain.

Campus Underdogs: Isabel Miller

When senior Isabel Miller realized she could combine her passion and her studies to improve her campus, she let nothing get in her way.

Campus Underdogs: Aleem Griffiths

If you don’t already know Aleem Griffiths, you probably at least know him as the junior with the awesome headband and huge smile who you’ve seen DJ a few parties.