The flat flavors and lack of autonomy inherent to campus dining is enough to deter some from the dorms and meal halls. But college can also be seen as an introduction to a smaller-scale, down-to-earth style of living. With a little bit of looking, it’s easy to find alternatives that will stock your shelves with […]
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Standing out
When Marissa Adams, a University of Rochester alumna, is asked to talk about her major, she’s hesitant to answer. Adams graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in physics and a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, and will return to UR as a graduate student this fall. “I never end up saying what my […]
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Important faces
Rochester is rich with history and there are a numerous important figures, past and present, every young Rochesterian should know.
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Adventure time
You finally have a day to yourself and want to get off campus, but you’re left wondering: What is there to do in Rochester? Fear not, as we have assembled a variety of themed day-trips that allow you to discover and experience different aspects of the city — as well as some hidden treasures. What […]
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What kind of night do you want?
It’s the end of a busy week, and the weekend has finally arrived — it’s time to go out. But with so many options in the Rochester area, it can be difficult to decide exactly where to go. Whether you want to let loose and dance or take some time to relax, there are plenty […]
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[Inter]national students
Transitioning from high school to college was a unique challenge for Rochester Institute of Technology student Logan Herrick. Herrick, who came from the small Seneca community of Salamanca, New York — a city with a population of less than 6,000 people — found herself missing the connections she had at home. She lacked the common […]
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STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE ’06: Introduction
You’re probably pretty excited right now. You’ve finished high school, been accepted to college, probably moved to a new city, and are looking at a whole new life. Pretty cool, huh? Hell yeah it is. And honestly, Rochester’s a pretty cool place to live that life in. We’ve got countless restaurants, coffee shops, […]
