Many of us have our lives planned out — sketched into a mental map of our future, with all its goals and ambitions.

Path and plan are our translation of the future and all it may be.

It’s an odyssey — journeying through college, sailing along with the voyage of life.

It feels as if you are at the helm, captain of the ship, free of strife.

But often the mantle is dismantled — washing away all notion of direction.

New opportunities appear on the horizon; storms ruffle once quiet waters and rocks bar the way, forcing reflection.

No journey ever existed without the journey itself. That mental map of ours isn’t teleportation, but initiation...

The reality of wearing natural black hairstyles in America.

Words have power, but our words are not all our own. 

What do students have to say about on-campus parking?

What's scarier: Artificial intelligence or the people in charge of it?

A Public Safety program authorizes the use of firearms against active shooters.

Sugar: sweet or scary?

The cons of social media outweigh the pros, according to students.

Sex education is an uncomfortable but necessary part of education.

How to stay active throughout the changing seasons.

The School of Film and Animation is growing fast but may not have the resources to keep up with demand.

Students always overpack for college; spot the unnecessary items.

All faculty are now required to use myCourses, making grade discussions more efficient and grade calculations more transparent.

You've arrived — the pin on the map, your next destination. You arrived but a few weeks ago, or perhaps a few years ago. Maybe you have since settled in. Maybe you dove in and haven’t settled since.

Throughout your college adventure, you will experience so many things that you neither planned nor expected. Each one of them will change you and shape who you become. Some will be exciting and fulfilling, some might break your spirit and some might be imprisoning and monotonous. You will learn from all of them.

You will push yourself — to prepare for that job, to get into that graduate school, to be successful, to be happy.

Issues in your life will come up...

Tiger Blood, Tiger Tracks and the Mascot: which of these RIT-themed treats makes the cut?

Did you apply to the University of Rochester (UR) during your college search? Find out what students from UR and RIT have to say about their college experience.

Discover the community garden at RIT and the role it plays on and off campus.

New to using buses? Here are some tips.

Find out how to best survive the harsh and unforgiving Rochester cold.

A thorough look at the pros and cons of various modes of on-campus transportation. How will you get to class?

It’s tough living in student housing, but these do's and don'ts could make your time a lot more enjoyable.

Welcome to RIT. In four or five short years, you will leave this place, like I just have, and RIT will try to take advantage of that. Now, don't get me wrong, RIT is a wonderful school and a great place to learn. But it is also plagued with bureaucratic bullshit that will make mistakes, make promises and then conveniently forget about them when the majority of students have moved on.

I want to take this opportunity to share with you the mistakes, promises and other problems that I've encountered in my four years that I don't want you to forget about. I want you to remember them and hold the administration accountable...

Ideas for breaking away from your routine right here on campus. No Uber required.

You mental health should be a top priority.

The college experience can often cost far more than what most students expect. This added financial burden can often discriminate against low-income students and harm their chances against their more wealthy competition. 

In a long distance relationship? Check out these tips to keep the spark alive.

"Fortnite" is exploding in popularity and appealing to all kinds of players. Epic Games has put together a winning formula for this Battle Royal game.

Technologies and opportunities you can expect from the new MAGIC Center, opening this fall.

Take a look at how students change during the college experience.

Expanding upon the history of self-defense, this article outlines the importance of this practice in the modern age.