Music at the University of Rochester is Not Limited to ESM
By Mike Conklin You may be surprised to learn that I once had delusions of rock stardom. At the impressionable age of 12, an impromptu performance in a playground parking…
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You may think you’ve applied, but have you?
If you are applying for REMS, REBS, GEAR, or GRADE, have you… 1) Submitted your entire application? (Common Application, Common Application Supplement, ninth–present grade transcript, counselor and teacher recommendations, and…
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…
Thanksgiving Break from an international glance
By Tuesday evening, the school was emptied out, indicating Thanksgiving Day break but I could not feel anything because the emptying process happened when I was using my last bit…
U of R + Snow = AMAZING!
By Alan Rosales The true beauty behind snow.
Lucky Penny
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…
“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…