Whether you’re seeking refuge from the academic grind, or a cozy enclave to study when the library is jam-packed, coffee shops are simply part of the college experience. Luckily for you, Rochester has a ton of them. And in some ways, picking a favorite coffee shop is like buying clothes: It says something about who […]
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PolySci 101: civic engagement for students
The upcoming school year will welcome not only a new class of students, but also a new set of voters. While national politics tend to get more attention than other political activities, students can be active participants in a wide range of governmental issues as well. But why should you? The simple answer: College is […]
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Do you need to get out more?
It was Eddie Hock’s first year at the University of Rochester, Hanukkah was approaching, and he needed to buy gifts. He wound up at NeedleDrop Records in the South Wedge, on the edge of downtown Rochester. “I went in and I hung out with the owner of this record store,” he says. “I had a […]
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International food round-up
Rochester colleges and universities are home to an array of talented, passionate, and dedicated students – many of whom are international. And so this list of restaurants and markets, from the Caribbean to Middle Eastern, is especially for friends who said goodbye to their countries to study here. It’s not a comprehensive list, but whether […]
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Dealing with debt
There’s a lot being blamed on student debt these days. Millennials are taking longer to buy houses or start families because of it. The economy is staggering under the $1.5 trillion burden. It’s no wonder that not one but two Democrats in the presidential race are promising to wipe it all away. Still, it’s too […]
