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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…

By Alan Rosales The true beauty behind snow.

On those rare occasions when I find an old penny, one that’s a little tarnished and worn away on its surface, I often stop to wonder where that penny has…

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…

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…

By Alan Rosales The walk for knowledge.

By Alan Rosales “Boys and girls of every age Wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, This is UR during Halloween”

In November when people spend time with their families and ask the question: “What are we thankful for?” no one needs not to be told it’s Thanksgiving time.  Then, in…

I meant to write this particular blog entry much earlier in the month, but as all of these feelings still exist in me, I’ll go for it now. I’ve always…

It seems as though a lot of prospective students are concerned about the party scene.  I’ve heard questions such as, “Do I have to drink?,” “Are they going to judge…