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After receiving the call that his wife, former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was shot in the head, Mark Kelly’s perspective on the world changed forever. "I thought I had the risky job," said Kelly, American astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain. "As it would turn out, Gabby would nearly lose her life serving our country."
At the October 11 Student Government (SG) meeting, SG made a final decision about the Soap co-op that was presented in last week’s meeting. They also discussed the Horton Speaker for Brick City Weekend.
Leftover Christmas cookies, discarded present wrappings and the smell of gingerbread fill the house. Snow falls on the slopes outside, illuminating the landscape in a sea of white. Your books lay on the floor and you type away on your computer. It’s the perfect Christmas break…except it’s not a break; it’s intersession.
On September 27, RIT’s Student Government (SG) selected its Freshman Senator, Jill Petersen. As the Freshman Senator, Peterson will be representing the freshman class on all issues that come before the senate, as well as working for the freshman class on individual projects and issues.
Monday 10/14 Musica Nova, Kilbourn Hall in the Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs Street 8 – 10 p.m.
Monday 10/14 Musica Nova, Kilbourn Hall in the Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs Street 8 – 10 p.m.
Rochester Mayoral Democratic Primary Leaves General Election Outcome Unclear About a month ago, the President of Rochester City Council, Lovely Warren, carried a victory in the Mayoral Democratic Primary against the incumbent mayor, Thomas Richards. The margin of victory was 57 percent to Warren and 42 percent to Richards, according to the Rochester City Newspaper. There was a much lower voter turnout than was expected, with only 23 percent of registered voters participating.
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41, 6.41. As of this past summer, these are the new interest rate percentages for undergraduate, graduate and PLUS loans, respectively. The RIT Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships has its own chart showing past interest rates for subsidized/unsubsidized direct loans starting from 2008, the highest being 6.8 percent.
Gay Marriage Ban Overturned in New Jersey Courtroom According to Huffington Post, on September 28 the Mercer County Superior court in New Jersey lifted a ban on same-sex marriage. The new policy will take effect on October 21 this year, giving the state time to challenge the ruling. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has already expressed plans to take this course of action. New Jersey has been one of thirteen states within the U.S. to allow same-sex marriages.
On September 4, RIT’s Public Safety lost one of its longest-employed service members, Mike Koziol, at the age of 57. After graduating RIT in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Mike continued to be a part of the RIT community by signing up and serving as a Public Safety officer for 32 years. Daniel Woods, a fellow officer and close friend for nearly 12 years commented, “He spent his whole adult life here and he loved it.
At the October 4 Student Government (SG) meeting, the student government body had another visit from Jeremy Haefner and J. Fernando Naveda about the Plus/Minus Grading system and a presentation from Tristan Wright, director of student relations, proposing his “Soap Co-op” program.
Monday 10/7 Fagbug, Campus Center 2610 7 – 9 p.m.
RIT mourns the passing of Janice Strine, coordinator for the NTID Athletic Support Team, and before that an educator at the Rochester School for the Deaf (RSD). Strine, or “Jan” as she liked to be called, touched the lives of students and faculty alike, leaving an impression that few ever do, and none will forget.
On September 27, the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship hosted a survivor of sexual abuse to talk about her experiences and share how she was healed through her faith. This lecture was the start of a series of presentations to be given on topics ranging from sex trafficking to China’s one child policy. The speaker, an RIT alumnus, wished to remain anonymous in this publication.
At the September 27 Student Government (SG) meeting, the SG body concluded the freshman senator elections, heard an explanation on the RIT Early Alert system as well as an extended update on The Link @ RIT
The question “Are you deaf?” became the question “Are you hearing?” the second I stepped into the Gordon Field House on September 21. I was greeted — in ASL — by the brothers of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the sisters of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority asking if I was registered as I tried to say that I could not sign at all. While in line, all instructions were communicated in ASL as I directed myself to the registration booth. Accompanied by two interpreters, I went on my way.
Musical Abilities Linked to Strength of Language Skills A new study that tested high school students’ rhythmic abilities showed that those lacking in reading and speaking skills had more difficulty keeping to the beat of music.
Monday 9/23 Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, lovin’cup 8 p.m. Returning to lovin’cup! A weekly trivia night with prizes like bar tabs and free drinks. Geeks under 21 are welcome too. You might even have an advantage over the drunken revelers — although you won’t get the free beer that can comes with the win. Cost: free Tuesday 9/24 Facebook Career Fair Networking Event, Golisano Building 70, Room 1400 5 – 6 p.m.
U.S. Tension with Venezuela The United States has barred Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from U.S. airspace, according to Venezuelan government officials. This is just one recent incident in the continuing tensions between the United States and the Venezuelan government. U.S. Ebassy Officials have given no specific reason for this measure.
Monday 9/16 Equestrian Club Meeting, Campus Center 1015 8 - 10 p.m. Whatever your level of horse enthusiasm, the equestrian club has got you covered. Trot on over to the campus center to join the discussion about horses and sport, and to find out more about practice times too. Go on now, giddy up. Cost: Free
Photo: Matthew Burkhartt Illustration: Emily Gage
When an inspector calls for a food inspection, one might imagine a man blending in at a restaurant trying out all the food he can and looking for everything and anything to get the place in trouble. That’s only half true. In the case of the eateries on campus like Grace Watson, Ritz Sport Zone and The Commons, inspections are much more organized and unlike anything one might have seen on television.
“I don’t know many people who get through adolescence without something terrible happening to them,” said Laurie Halse Anderson, renowned author of popular books such as “Speak” and “Winter Girls,” during her visit to RIT on March 3.