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Surviving your First College Exam Season

Exam season is possibly one of the most daunting aspects of starting college. At any school, and with any major, midterms and finals are unavoidable. Late night study sessions ending…

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…

Club Spotlight: Creative Arts Club

Did you ever feel artsy but had no art supplies to work with? Well, the Creative Arts Club (CAC) is just the right place for you! Here at the Creative…

Spotlight On: Rochester’s Music Department

February 7, 2023

As a kid who wanted to major in Music since he can remember, I knew that Rochester was the place to go to receive a comprehensive education in music to…

Making the most of your last year of high school

January 17, 2023

Greetings, those of you approaching graduation! Has your existential dread set in yet? Do you number among those afflicted with senioritis? When I submitted the last of my college apps,…

5 things I wish I knew as a first-year student

January 15, 2023

Going to college immediately after graduating high school is tough– time flies by, and before you know it, it’s time to leave your family & friends behind. As a first-year,…

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…

Your Favorite Older Sibling Down the Hallway

November 15, 2022

Let’s face it. Whether or not you want to admit it, college is a time of huge change, and change can be overwhelming. In these overwhelming moments, it is…

5 Top Brunch Spots in Rochester

February 27, 2022

Sunday brunch is the highlight of my weekend and is essential for every college student’s diet. When looking for a college it is absolutely essential to know and try out…

What is “The Opposite of People”?

January 21, 2022

The Opposite of People (TOOP) is a student-led theater troupe on the U of R campus. Both a social and a performing arts group, TOOP provides a place for students…

Meet the Animal Residents of UofR!

Groundbois Groundhogs (aka “groundbois”) are a fan favorite and unofficial mascot of Rochester. Although they hibernate for much of the time that students are on campus, they are beloved. I…

A Year in Free Plants

There were a lot of plant giveaways this year, and you can bet I went to each and every one of them. Shoutout to Wilson Commons Student Activities for being…