Staff Picks

Apr 162 min read

Empowering Black Voices

A stained glass window in the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. RU students and staff visited this church on an intercultural...

Remembering 9/11: Rochester University Professors Reflect on the Attacks

Chloe Bachman

Sep 11, 20212 min read

Remembering 9/11: Rochester University Professors Reflect on the Attacks

by Chloe Bachman Digital Director September 11, 2001 is a day in history Americans will never forget. Every year we remember the...

Polyester Pollution: Fast fashion speeds to landfills

Gabriele Eubanks

May 24, 20213 min read

Polyester Pollution: Fast fashion speeds to landfills

by Gabby Eubanks Magazine Editor The push for sustainable living and eco- friendly behavior is becoming more and more noticeable in...

RU track and field show Warrior strength in midst of program & pandemic changes

Catherine Bennett

May 1, 20213 min read

RU track and field show Warrior strength in midst of program & pandemic changes

by Cate Bennett Social Media Editor The Rochester University track and field team persevered during this past school year while competing...

Classes via computer screen: Students and educators reflect on virtual learning

Tamera Robinson

Mar 15, 20213 min read

Classes via computer screen: Students and educators reflect on virtual learning

by Tamera Robinson Staff Writer As students and teachers were finishing their semesters in March 2020, the world came to a pause as the...

Brad Miller

Jan 22, 20212 min read

Q&A with Alumnus Armand Cartwright

By Brad Miller Features Editor Armand Cartwright graduated last year from Rochester University. While here, he was a role model in the...

Daniel Higgins

Oct 14, 20201 min read

Glow Party Recap

The RU Student Programming Board along with Omicron Omega Zeta and Epsilon Theta Chi hosted a Glow Party for students during Rush Week.

What do you believe? A Deeper Look Into RU’s Faith

tisenberg

Apr 20, 20208 min read

What do you believe? A Deeper Look Into RU’s Faith

Throughout time, humans have sought answers about whether a higher power exists and what really is our purpose in life?

Former Premier League player helps coach RU men’s soccer

Samuel Forthofer

Mar 27, 20204 min read

Former Premier League player helps coach RU men’s soccer

“It’s still not really away. Here comes Sergeant. GOAL!! Steve Seargeant, the left back, has put Everton ahead!”

WHAC cancels spring competition; seven RU sports shut down

Christian Frazier

Mar 14, 20201 min read

WHAC cancels spring competition; seven RU sports shut down

The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, which Rochester University competes in, has canceled spring athletic seasons effective March 14,

Jake Feldman

Mar 4, 20202 min read

Tornadoes devastate Nashville

Two large tornadoes surged through Middle Tennessee, including one tornado that devastated downtown Nashville on Tuesday, March 3.

Gabriele Eubanks

Feb 25, 20205 min read

College dropout to college professor

When Dr. Gordon MacKinnon was 17 years old, his high school counselor told him that college just wasn't right for him.

Online classes: interactive vs countless amounts of homework

Gabriele Eubanks

Feb 18, 20202 min read

Online classes: interactive vs countless amounts of homework

Online classes are appealing because they don’t require attendance per say and because they are flexible.

Jake Feldman

Feb 9, 20202 min read

Detroit sports teams hit record lows

It became worse in 2019 with Detroit sports slumping to an all-time low.

Kobe Bryant's drive for greatness inspires others "to be great as well"

Jake Feldman

Feb 1, 20203 min read

Kobe Bryant's drive for greatness inspires others "to be great as well"

by Jake Feldman Shield Staff Life is short, follow your dreams. Follow them relentlessly. The moment you can't continue, keep pushing, or...

Brad Miller

Jan 28, 20203 min read

Now streaming: “Zombieland: Double Tap”

While "Zombieland: Double Tap" ensures a fun time, it sadly falls under the category of missing the mark.

Second "Maleficent" movie continues magical storytelling

Jennifer Martlock

Dec 2, 20193 min read

Second "Maleficent" movie continues magical storytelling

"Maleficent" was not the end of the story as the next chapter continues in "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” which is playing in theatres now.

Gabriele Eubanks

Nov 25, 20194 min read

Commuting on the rise?

Could commuting be a new trend? According to research, it is possible, but there are disagreements in terms of if it is effective.

tisenberg

Nov 22, 20194 min read

How to afford a study abroad experience

A study abroad experience is extremely valuable, so students should do all they can to afford going on one of the trips.

Photo gallery: Shield's 20th birthday party

Guest Writer

Nov 8, 20191 min read

Photo gallery: Shield's 20th birthday party

Shield Media celebrated its 20th anniversary in the Chill on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

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