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Coffee event introduces ‘the perfect cup’
Coffee is a ubiquitous sight on Union’s campus. From the carafes at West and Upper to the Wold Atrium kiosk, each cup of coffee serves a different purpose for the consumer. Some imbibe the black liquid to enliven their early …→
Previewing the Steinmetz Symposium
The Steinmetz Research Symposium will be held this Friday for the 23rd year of undergraduate research presentations, creative work and performances. The first Symposium was held in 1991, and featured only 130 students. This year’s symposium has close to 450 …→
The dangers of the cinnamon challenge
This past Monday, an article in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics reported that the “Cinnamon Challenge,” a seemingly harmless challenge, can actually send participants to the emergency room. The journal was sourced in several media outlets in …→
Union crew bending oars
This past Sunday, the men’s and women’s crew teams competed at the Liberty League State Championships at Saratoga Lake, poised to compete strongly against Hobart and William Smith, Skidmore, Saint Lawrence and RIT. Given the near-perfect water conditions with only …→
Unemployment: What this means for U
The national unemployment rate has most recently been updated to 7.6 percent. As Paul Freiberger, author of When Can You Start? stated, “Today’s overall 7.6 percent unemployment rate does not provide this year’s college grads with the best start to …→
Returning to Suriname as Davis winner
This past week, Oema Ramgharose ‘15 was awarded the Kathryn Wasserman Davis Peace Project award. Ramgharose is Union’s third recipient of the award in as many years. Ramgharose will receive $10,000 to support her project, “Building a Stronger Community under …→
U-Matter Schenectady
This past Saturday, U-Matter Schenectady kicked off its community-wide health campaign to better understand Schenectady’s healthcare needs. Though U-Matter has no affiliation with Union, Ellis Hospital, the main organization spearheading this campaign, has collaborated with over 30 community organizations to …→
It takes two to Dago: will Dining Services compromise?: The Wandering Dago hopes that students can use declining balance at food truck in near future
Although they pride themselves on “wandering as the day goes,” Brandon Snooks and Andrea Loguidice, owners of the Wandering Dago food truck, hope that Schenectady can be the city that puts the brakes on their nomadically delicious lifestyle. The blue, …→
Messa’s specialty coffee event
Last Wednesday, Messa House hosted the first of many specialty coffee events aimed at educating interested students and faculty about the flavor profiles of freshly roasted beans, unconventional coffee brewing methods and the importance of fair trade when it comes …→
Behind Upper’s V-Day dinner
Valentine’s Day has once again come upon us. For those who are valentine-less, this day may be a crude reminder that a “special someone” is missing from his or her life, but for 10 lucky couples, Upperclass Dining will serve …→