Music at the University of Rochester is Not Limited to ESM
By Mike Conklin You may be surprised to learn that I once had delusions of rock stardom. At the impressionable age of 12, an impromptu performance in a playground parking…
You may think you’ve applied, but have you?
If you are applying for REMS, REBS, GEAR, or GRADE, have you… 1) Submitted your entire application? (Common Application, Common Application Supplement, ninth–present grade transcript, counselor and teacher recommendations, and…
Greek Life
When I came to college I had my mind made up – I would NOT be participating in Greek life. I knew the stereotypes and beyond that, I knew what…
Going Home for Thanksgiving
To think – I almost didn’t go home for the holiday…I didn’t book my train ticket until a week before because I was thinking about staying at school during the break, but that I…
Does the President Really Play Frisbee on the Quad?
One of my favorite conversations with a parent happened recently after an interview I conducted in a hotel. The family had visited campus the month prior and had an excellent…
“In the Eye of All Trade” by Professor Jarvis
By Tyler Socash It’s always exciting when one of your favorite faculty members gets recognized! I was thrilled to learn that Associate Professor Michael Jarvis has won the 2010 James…
“Being an Artist”
By Stephania Romaniuk At the moment I’m taking in Adele’s new single “Someone Like You,” which for me comes after a few months of delving into different types of pop…
The Best Food You Will Have Ever Tasted In Your Life
I’m talking about the food on campus. I know it’s not your mom’s stews, your dad’s stir-frys, or your grandma’s pastries. Compared to those, campus food is like eating a…