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A little-known RIT policy prevents university funds to be used for bottled water. The adjustment has not been smooth.
The Learning Assistants at RIT are revolutionizing the way STEM courses are being taught.
The conversation of race continues at RIT with an emphasis on spreading culture.
For years, YouTube's broken copyright system has left content creators at the mercy of overzealous and criticism-sensitive companies, becoming a place where creators are guilty of copyright infringement until proven innocent. The content creators aren't going to stand for this broken system any longer.
The Global Village smart suite was big news and a lucky few got to live in them for a few days. Although the suite was dismantled, its legacy remains.
The nuances of college ranking systems.
While American students are racking up more debt than ever, they are also failing to really understand their finances.
The Iowa caucus is the first of all state primaries and caucuses, which gives the state a disproportionate amount of influence in who the final party candidates will be.
The arguments for and against physician-assisted suicide.
To those who keep asking, I have no gender, no sexuality and no fucks to give. "To those who keep asking, I have no gender, no sexuality and no fucks to give," tweeted musician Shamir Bailey.
"The man who dies rich, dies disgraced," said Andrew Carnegie from atop his throne of steel mills and lean manufacturing. Many modern billionaires seem to take this philosophy to heart. On Dec.
Memory is a funny thing. As a society, we are well aware that today we are in direct access to more knowledge, technology and opportunity than any other time in history. However, this doesn't stop people from staring longingly into the past with rose-tinted glasses. It would be a fruitless endeavor to try and compile every hashtag, Kickstarter, social media campaign or Tumblr account based solely around the reveling in 1990s-era nostalgia.
Why is it that the smell of baked goods or the intro to "Girlfriend" can send us hurling back in time?
Within sight of RIT's Racquet Club lies a slumbering giant; long forgotten by those who drive by, the former Kodak Riverwood Facility is about to wake up in a big way. Ambitious developer Fred Rainaldi Jr. is bringing high tech office space, 150 units of student housing and other amenities to West Henrietta, and it's all happening faster than you may think.
While statistics can help news stories gain credibility and substance, they can just as easily obscure the facts. Reporter investigates this unique conundrum.
An exploration of the history of No-Shave November and an analysis on the controversy surrounding who can or can't participate in a socially acceptable manner.
"Vocal fry" and "uptalk" just scratch the surface of the ways contemporary women are judged by their voices.
Exploring the expectations and social norms that stem from traditional gender roles in pop culture and society.
Liberals pride themselves on advocating for those being discriminated against, but what happens when it’s conservatives facing discrimination and liberals doing the discriminating, even if it’s unconscious?
Exploring why certain media are banned each year.
What do RIT students and Freddie Mercury have in common? It's simple — all we want to do is ride our bicycles. On or off campus, the two-wheeled people movers are good for the health of the planet and the riders, but riding your bike isn't always easy or safe.
There is nothing inherently wrong with dressing sexy for Halloween, but is that still true when sexy costumes are being marketed toward girls who are not old enough to consent?
Even though phobias are the most frequently diagnosed psychological disorder in America, the scientific community knows surprisingly little about them. Going above and beyond a rational fear, a phobia causes severe anxiety and interferes with everyday life.
Is this religion, or simply shady business? Reporter goes inside the Buffalo Church of Scientology to learn more about this mysterious church.