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…
Study, Study, Study
I’m not talking about studying for class (even though I guess that’s important), I’m talking about scientific studies. We’ve all heard about people selling their bodies to science, or subjecting…
Rochester Students Are Smarter Than I Am…
By Mike Conklin The trials and tribulations of travel season are inevitable – delayed flights, missed meals, and wrong turns abound. Save for Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Sports Talk Radio,…