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Workcamp Volunteers Take "Love Thy Neighbor" to Heart
Some kids spend their summer swimming at the pool or eating ice cream with their friends, but for a week in July, a throng of young volunteers band together to renovate houses for members of their local community.
Library Reading Programs Foster Community Connections
Once school lets out for the summer, and each day starts feeling hotter than the last, parents start looking for children’s activities that don’t involve sunburns, large price tags or expensive equipment. Summer reading programs can be a godsend, especially as they come with the added bonus of keeping up kids’ reading skills during the summer.
Greenville Artist Top Five in her Group for the People’s Artist National Competition
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Lori Love, a local Greenville artist and Walton Academy art teacher, has advanced to the top five in her group for The People’s Artist national competition.
Presented by Johnny Depp, this competition is described on its website as “a nationwide celebration of artists.” The winner will receive $25,000, appear in Artforum Magazine and be given an exhibit at The Art of Elysium’s Art Salon in Los Angeles.
According to Love, a lot of the competition is about marketing...
Presented by Johnny Depp, this competition is described on its website as “a nationwide celebration of artists.” The winner will receive $25,000, appear in Artforum Magazine and be given an exhibit at The Art of Elysium’s Art Salon in Los Angeles.
According to Love, a lot of the competition is about marketing...
Demolition on Dickinson Avenue Heralds New Developments for the Area
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Demolition has begun on Dickinson Avenue, replacing pickleball courts with piles of rubble and clouds of dust as work begins on Brightleaf Townes.
Brightleaf Townes is a building project that aims to create 72 townhomes on the site, potentially housing up to 150 people. According to their Instagram page, they aim to provide historic roots, modern living and walkable vibes. The current goal is to open the townhomes December of 2027.
The construction and development...
Brightleaf Townes is a building project that aims to create 72 townhomes on the site, potentially housing up to 150 people. According to their Instagram page, they aim to provide historic roots, modern living and walkable vibes. The current goal is to open the townhomes December of 2027.
The construction and development...
A Day of No Kings Protests
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, hundreds of people in the Rochester area gathered at three separate locations for three No King’s Day protests throughout the day. Though each protest was a little different, with changing weather throughout the day, a variety of setups and various locations, each had many participants protesting against the Trump administration.
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At 9:30 a.m. on the intersection of State Street and North Main Street, protestors kicked off the day enthusiastically with chant...
Pittsford
At 9:30 a.m. on the intersection of State Street and North Main Street, protestors kicked off the day enthusiastically with chant...
Eviction Notice!: Campus Life Downsizes Club Spaces
On Oct. 18, Garett Lester — coordinator for RIT Model Railroad Club — posted a petition on PawPrints titled “Save The RIT Model Railroad!” It stated, “After almost 30 years in the SAU, the RIT Model Railroad Club is faced with destruction. The Center for Campus Life has notified us that we are being forced out of our room, and that we have less than 60 days to dispose of 50% of our club’s materials.” Exactly a week later, on Oct. 25, the RIT Anime Club and Tora-Con made a similar PawPrint. Their...
What RIT’s Student Outcome Statistics Aren’t Telling Us
RIT is a university that celebrates diversity. RIT has a high LGBTQ+ population, and frequently emphasizes embracing cultural differences. Additionally, the presence of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf fosters connections between hearing and Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. But while attracting a diverse student body is one matter, ensuring they are equally supported is a whole different affair.
Student Perspectives on Advising
The University Advising Office at RIT surveys student sat...
Student Perspectives on Advising
The University Advising Office at RIT surveys student sat...
