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Highlights from the SG Senate meeting on 9/5/15. Major events included a special guest speaker from Residence Life and charges for SG Committees.
In a country ruled by an oppressive, controlling government, the media is being taken over. In your last six weeks on the stands, will you risk government backlash to support the rebels, or keep your head down for the good of yourself and your writers? Take a look into The Westport Independent as Reporter reports on a game about reporting.
Fraternity members at Old Dominion University and The Ohio State University came under fire recently for banners they flew off the front of their fraternity houses during move-in week. Saying the banners were in poor taste is putting it mildly; regardless, it is well within the rights of the students involved to execute their right to free speech. These are private citizens on private property at a publicly funded university.
Though a pleasant listen with a few truly standout tracks, Depression Cherry opts to play it safe by sticking to the band’s well-worn sound.
A look at RIT sports for the week 8/30 - 9/05.
There's a lot of things about RIT that some people learn the hard way. This guide is designed to prevent some fatal freshman mistakes.
When it comes to feelings of depression, anxiety, stress and relationship problems, you aren't alone. There are people here to help.
A guide for new students on how to get out and explore Rochester. There's so much more beyond campus!
The world of sports has experienced many controversies this year including racism and corruption in soccer, the idea of paying college athletes and a cheating scandal that made people question how professional athletes are punished. Some of these issues have been around for decades while others are new problems that need to be solved. Racism in Russian Soccer
Being thrown into a pool of brand new people can be a dreadful experience. Here's how to make the best of it.
Your roommate is having some "private time" with one of their "friends" and you're locked out of the room. What do you do?
Riot control techniques have been around for about a thousand years to deal with uncontrollable civilian protests. Methods for controlling riots are diverse, their uses throughout history have spanned from World Wars to everyday protests, and are mainly divided into two groups: chemical and non-chemical tools.
“Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty.” -Henry David Thoreau The rights to organize, assemble and protest are some of the most fundamental cornerstones of a democracy. It’s been said time and time again that if a government abuses the power bestowed upon it by the people, the populace has a right to stand against it.
Violent protest has been an effective way for the powerless and disenfranchised in society to bring necessary attention to their struggles. Such was the case in 1969 with the Stonewall Riots, events which drastically impacted the Gay Rights movement.
Although violence may be a cathartic release in the face of injustice, nonviolent demonstration remains the most effective form of protest.
Socialism has increasingly become a hot button political issue, but what exactly does today's socialist stand for?
Activist groups Flower City Pickers and Food Not Bombs work to preserve the right of food for Rochestarians.
Besides the weapon of choice for condescending jerks with neckbeards and trench coats, what exactly is an e-cigarette?
Fifty-one years ago, Rochester was home to high, unbalanced unemployment rates and blatant housing discrimination. Has it improved since then?
With one of the largest deaf populations of any college in the country, RIT offers a litany of services to NTID students.
Meet the people introducing freshmen to RIT.
A guide to appliances that students don't know to bring or don't consider bringing to campus.
A look back at the first hockey season with the zero-waste program at the Gene Polisseni Center and what administrators and students hope to do to strengthen the program in the future.
While an entertaining film, Straight Outta Compton has a tough time grappling with difficult issues and the group's shady past.
Everything international students need to do and know before orientation week.
A guide to establishing a great relationship with your roommate, and how you can best fill out your roommate agreement form.
RIT's new FoodShare program has used social media as a means for students to find free food on campus. It also has plans to open the RIT FoodShare Center, a food pantry, after spring break.