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Resolutions to the autocross ban were discussed, the idea of a campus speaker coming to campus to raise awareness for sexual assault was brought up and a presentation was given by Dr. Kevin McDonald, vice president and associate provost for Diversity and Inclusion.
Brian Williams suspended, Alabama refuses same-sex marriage licenses and Harper Lee wasn't pressured into releasing her novel after all.
The rising danger of preventable diseases can be traced to the anti-vaccine movement.
RIT has developed a plan for the next 10 years to spur growth in the ever-innovative institution.
A miraculous feat of ice climbing at Niagara Falls, Mitt Romney's drop from the presidential race and political protest in Spain.
College-aged youth often forget how important is to stay healthy; we feel invincible, untouchable and in control of every aspect of our lives. However, when it comes to exercising and staying healthy, this may not always be the case, especially as time goes on. Seann McArdle, the Fitness Lab coordinator at the Student Life Center (SLC), said he believes that exercise and nutrition can play a pivotal role in students’ lives.
The Saunders College of Business is looking for a new dean.
With many advocacy groups, there seems to be a veneer over their true mission. Has Autism Speaks become another one of those groups?
On the November 21 SG meeting, a representative from Finance and Administration gave a presentation on their strategic plan, a presentation for a plan to bolster RITpedia and club websites was given and a resolution to various parking pass-related PawPrints petitions was amended and passed.
An RIT faculty member is having his home built by Habitat for Humanity.
Supreme Court to Make Obamacare Rulings On Friday, November 7, the Supreme Court decided to hear the argument of a new challenger to Obama’s healthcare law, according to the USA Today. Currently, there are four lawsuits against Obamacare aimed at the way in which the law organizes subsidies.
Teen found guilty for attempted shooting, boys captured and beaten by ISIS and the country shifts red.
ACA rebranding hopes to shed new light on issues
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.