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What’s in UR backpack?

From your required class materials to trusty AirPods to a late-afternoon snack, backpacks are a treasure trove of both utility and personality. If you’re wondering about someone’s mind, what better…

Halloween Traditions on Campus

October 21, 2023

As Halloween approaches in Rochester, the campus has many fun traditions planned for the season. Towards the end of September and all of October, there are events almost every Friday…

Making the Most of Your Campus Tour

September 26, 2023

Of all parts of the college application process, I always found campus tours to be the most fun. Rather than just writing essays, studying for standardized tests, and comparing programs,…

Favorite place on campus

Are you an incoming student interested in learning more about the University of Rochester? Do you want to make a list of places to explore around campus before coming here?…

Favorite Places on Campus

One of the reasons Rochester was on top of my college list was due to the beautiful landmarks on campus. From libraries to department buildings, the architecture at Rochester was…

Student Organization Highlight — Midnight Ramblers

December 19, 2022

The a cappella culture on the River Campus is quite special. Think Pitch Perfect, but MORE. In total, there are 5 a cappella groups: Afterhours, Trebellious, Vocal Point, Yellowjackets, and…

How I Knew Rochester Was Right For Me

November 22, 2022

Deciding which college is right for you can be tough. There are several different factors to consider; what size of school, what the focus of that school is, what programs…

My Top 5 Libraries (River Campus Edition)

November 22, 2022

Before coming to the University of Rochester, I was curious about everything it had to offer. I remember looking up dorm tours on youtube, dining halls along with their…

Meridians Share Their Favorite Spots on Campus

November 15, 2022

If you’re entering the college admissions process, you know that one of the hardest parts is figuring out where you even want to apply. While websites, webinars, and interviews can…

Getting Campus Support

October 18, 2022

College is hard, especially in a new environment and possibly a new city. Even though the University of Rochester is not that big, it’s a significant transition from high school.…

Finding Your Humanities Community at a “STEM School”

September 20, 2022

Maybe you are a person entirely engrossed in history and you can’t stop visiting museums. Maybe the class “Science, Magic, and the Occult” sounded appealing to you. Maybe you wanted…

Humanities Outside the Classroom

Sophomore year I lived in Douglass Leadership House (DLH). A group and house I was sure at the time everyone knew about, until I actually left it. When I discovered…