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By Olivia DuffyA new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Club launched at RCU in September 2024 to make science more accessible and enjoyable for all students. Kaylee Gorial, a junior biology major, founded the club with guidance from Dr. Katheryn Cochrane, associate professor of math and science, to bring together aspiring scientists, medical professionals, and anyone interested in STEM.Gorial said, "The STEM club's mission is to unite like-minded students and create a sense of com

by Joshua NauertRochester Christian University’s librarians have created a plant Study Buddyprogram and a Plant Propagation Station to create community and encourage self-care.Allison Jimenez, director of library services; Abby Koet, electronic resourceslibrarian, and Jillian Beckwell, instructional design librarian, said they were inspired byinnovative programs provided by public libraries, so they brainstormed onwhat they could do at RCU.First, the librarians introduced Study Buddies this fall

By Isabela PlacenciaThe recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas cannot absolve Israel from its ongoing mass death and land disposition campaign against Palestinians, which first began in 1947, as ignoring these crimes will continue to endanger Palestinians.On Jan. 19, a ceasefire between Gaza’s governmental body and resistance group, Hamas, and Israel’s government came into effect, thus ending 15 months of conflict sparked by the event of Oct. 7, 2023, where Hamas militants killed 1,200 Israel

by Eli HullingerThe RCU Cross Country and Track and Field teams encountered major changes in the past two years, but that didn’t stop them from breaking school records to setting personal bests. Assistant Coach Emma Fickel, a former Rochester College track athlete from 2016 until 2020, was promoted to head coach in October 2023. Then, a month later, former Cross Country Coach Andrew Bowman stepped down, creating some disarray for the team.Fickel didn’t let this quick transition stop her, however

by Hannah TraczynskiRCU's bowling teams racked up wins as a team and as individuals during the 2024-2025 season, and now with four years of momentum under Head Coach Craig Woodham, the teams hope to continue finding success in the future. A few years ago, RCU's bowling program struggled to stay competitive and experienced coaching turnover. Since Woodham took over in 2021, the team has become more competitive with a fully stacked men’s and women’s roster, complete with varsity and junior varsity

by James Saxinger“Blackberry Winter," a compilation of poetry, art and music from the RCU community, has won a second national award for its 20th anniversary edition.The National Council of Teachers of English in Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines, known as REALM, gave the title of “Distinguished” to the 2024 journal in recognition of “excellent literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing.” For its previous national award, the journal was given the title of “

By Isabela Placencia and Isabelle "Izzy" GoikeIn the summer of 2023, Larian Studios released Baldur’s Gate 3, a strategy-based role-playing game that uses Dungeons and Dragons mechanics and lore to create a unique player experience.Baldur’s Gate 3 takes the player on a narrative-driven campaign with quests, characters and events. Typically, campaigns are designed by a storyteller, otherwise known as the Dungeon Master. In Baldur’s Gate 3, the Dungeon Master is Larian Studios.Larian Studios’ camp

By Emily CarrollMen’s volleyball has been added to the Rochester Christian University athletics roster. The men's program will begin competition in the Spring of 2025. The women’s volleyball coach, Juliana Nash, oversees the current team with help from the women’s assistant coach, Dan Henegar. We asked some of the men's players about their excitement for the upcoming season. Hear what your men's volleyball team has to say below!Jailen Tatum Tatum is a senior studying psychology. As a three-sport