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The Weary Don’t Want to Rest – That’s Why They’re Weary

October 28, 2010

So. We’re probably halfway through the semester and my fifth class just started. I’m recommissioning a geartruder extrusion device in senior lab, learning about Noh theatre in my Japanese culture…

Fall Leaves, Fall!

October 27, 2010

By Alan Rosales UR leaves in front of Lovejoy.

Inspired by a Fortune

October 23, 2010

“This is crap,” says a friend sitting next to me at The Commons (formally known and preferred as the “The Pit”), as he reads his fortune from the Panda Express. …

The Club Life (How it Got Me Through)

October 21, 2010

By Brien I don’t know about you guys, but during my freshman orientation the thing I most looked forward to most was the activities fair. For me, college was going…

Rochester in the Fall

October 19, 2010

By Stephania Romaniuk Ahhh… Fall in Rochester. The best season there is. I have always loved the moment I see leaves turning yellow – just a peek here and there…

Stories from the Road: “Bonding Over BBQ”

September 27, 2010

By Bradley Booke This past week, during a high school visit, I had the opportunity to talk about one of my favorite places in Rochester… Dinosaur BBQ. The student I…

The Tears and Joys of Filmmaking

I got the worst farmer’s tan. My meals consist of donuts, fast food, and caffeinated drinks. My wallet is nearly empty. A day never goes by without arguing with one…

Postgrad: Carlin Gettliffe ’09 Pt. 6

Born and raised in Boulder, CO., Carlin moved to Rochester, NY after high school to attend school at the University of Rochester. Since graduating in May 2009, Carlin has continued…

How Spring Break Saved My Life

Yes, yes, I am an engineering student. When I give tours, I invariably get questions about my life or lack there of. Being an engineering student is hard no matter…

Senior Thesis: Interracial and Interfaith Dating. Thoughts?

By Jeremy Fishman Hey ya’ll. My apologies for not writing last month. I’ve been extremely busy working on my Senior Thesis, a full length play exploring the nature of intermarriage,…

Extracurriculars

A Weekend to Remember

Just by the simple fact that I attend the U of R tells you that I am not a slacker. I paid my dues in high school and went way…

City of Rochester

Postgrad: Carlin Gettliffe ’09 Pt. 5

Born and raised in Boulder, CO., Carlin moved to Rochester, NY after high school to attend school at the University of Rochester. Since graduating in May 2009, Carlin has continued…