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OUTspoken is back! The group's recent hiatus was used to revamp the current organization's constitution so that it can better represent the LGBTQA groups on campus.
WITR has recently added to its studio by building a new complex on the first floor of the SAU. In order to do so, some students had to go the extra mile to expand the already successful radio station.
New tool in development at RIT to help deaf and hard-of-hearing students learn statistics.
New York state law denies guns to people with mental illness, remains of UVA student found and Republican presidential statistics released.
On October 20, the University Writing Commons will be celebrating the National Day on Writing by putting up posters across campus which promote writing at RIT. The National Day on Writing was created by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) six years ago in order to “celebrate writing in all its forms,” according to the NCTE website.
The People's Climate March was held on September 21 in New York City. Over 400,000 people marched to protest a history of inaction from international leaders on climate change. Their voices were joined by thousands more in marches in cities across the globe, united against the status quo of corporate greed and climate devastation. In the NYC March alone, over 15,000 organizations and 50,000 college students participated, bringing with them a host of ideas and debates for climate justice.
First Marine Casualty of Battle Against ISIS
Coke in the vending machines, Pepsi at the Corner Store and the apparent revival of bottled water.
A lot of controversy has existed over the debate between raising the minimum wage and keeping it stagnant. At RIT, many student workers earn minimum wage, particularly workers in concession and food-related jobs. Recently, marches at the University of Rochester have brought to light the poor wages received by students on both campuses.
Despite the outcry at the announcement of CAB's fall concert cancellation, no students show up to air their frustrations.
As of October 1, RIT’s former Department of Communication has been officially renamed the School of Communication. According to Program Director Patrick Scanlon, this nominal promotion is recognition of the progress the department has made.
Future Olympics Host City Contracts to Include an Anti-Discrimination Requirement
At the September 26 Senate meeting, a discussion on the winter and summer intersession was held, the new Finance Committee for Greeks was being reviewed and another update of the PawPrints site was presented. Summer and Intersession Discussion
Campus wide, hearts sunk a little bit deeper on September 17, when the notification was sent out from RIT Message Center that “RIT mourns the loss of Rulon Andrew.” Another student to pass before his time, Rulon was thirty years old and a student in the RIT Saunders College of Business’ Management Information Systems program. He was expected to graduate in May 2015 and had previously graduated NTID with an A.S. in Business in 2012.
One of the most common idioms in the English language is “Don't judge a book by its cover.” The same idea doesn’t apply to the library, though, because RIT’s Wallace Center went through some renovations to its main entrance and first floor to provide a more welcoming space and to foster an open learning environment.
During the Student Government (SG) presidency of Greg Pollock (2011-2012), the TE3 was introduced. The TE3 is a bus service that allows RIT students to venture into the city of Rochester over the weekend for free; it still continues and has become a popular service and a part of the campus’ culture. The service also allows students to find new and adventurous things to do outside of the RIT main campus in Henrietta.
With more than 15 dining locations on campus, RIT Dinning Services works to give those with dietary restrictions a variety of healthy choices. Every restaurant and market on campus serves food options for those with alternative eating styles from vegan to halal to all types of food allergies. In fact, RIT vendors pride themselves on providing multiple options, making sure that you won’t get bored of your diet during your year on the RIT meal plan. Gracie's
Your venture into the great unknowns of college will begin with understanding how you will eat for the next eight months. While signing up for your housing assignments, you should have chosen a meal plan in order to complete the form. There are a variety of meal plans depending on your year status, where you live and your preference. This short guide will show you what you can do with your meal plan and what options are available to you.
The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Community hosts a talk on Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Deaf culture. How can we remove the stigma of depression?
Terrence Pegula, current owner of the Buffalo Sabres and multi-billionaire, has acquired the Buffalo Bills for $1.4 billion in a deal that has many Buffalo residents and fans excited to see what the future for the team holds.
In this week’s Beyond the Bricks, a raging California wildfire has forced Californian authorities to evacuate hundreds of homes near Silverado Canyon. A coalition of countries is now banding together against ISIS after Obama gave the go-ahead for a series of airstrikes in Iraq. Obama’s health care program might have another series of complications for millions of Americans, which may cost them profoundly in the long run.
Wegman’s had partnered with RIT to create a new School of Nutrition attached to the College of Health Sciences. The Objective is to train students to become nutrition leaders. Students will learn how to identify risk factors in patients and innovate in exercise programs.
The current crisis in Ukraine has grabbed the attention of major headlines around the world. As Ukrainian forces battle pro-Russian rebels, the world watches attentively to see the events unfold. Here's a timeline of the major events leading up to the situation.
Obama made an announcement on ISIS and the threat from the Middle East, the Men’s Rights Activists meet in Detroit, and Scotland is close to voting for Independence from the UK.