Quake rocks Japan, radiation lingers
On March 11, a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck on the ocean floor 230 miles north of Tokyo. Thousands of Japanese people are dead or missing. The earthquake created a 30-foot tsunami wave that came ashore where six nuclear reactors are …→
Letter to the Editor: Student laments lack of dialogue at Arraf’s speech
Last night I attended a speech by a woman named Huwaida Arraf, a Palestinian rights advocate, and was truly disappointed by this school’s belligerent waste of money. Arraf spent almost two hours lecturing about the evils of Israel and how …→
Alum donates $1M to Biochemistry Dept
Edward R. Kane, who graduated first in his class from Union in 1940, recently made a generous one million dollar donation that will support the Chemistry and Biochemistry department, funding state-of-the-art facilities and further enriching departmental programs. As a student …→
Dutchwomen’s veins cold as ice
Following two losses over spring break in Florida to Colby College and Trinity College, the women’s lacrosse team faced another tough opponent upon their return to Schenectady. The 13th ranked Williams College Ephs made the short trip through the Berkshires …→
Housing
Spring term is here, the weather is warming up and change is in the air. It’is time to move away from that residence hall (hole) you’ve been hibernating in, and migrate to a new home. We here at 807 Union …→
2011 Commencement speaker announced: Judy Woodruff
On Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, Commencement will be held for the members of the Class of 2011. This year’s Commencement Speaker will be award-winning broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff. Woodruff has reported on presidential elections for the past …→
Roger Hull runs for Schenectady mayor
The route to College Park Hall takes one across Seward Place and then through Roger Hull Place. Seward Place is named after in important alumnus. Roger Hull Place is named for the former Union College president. One of his achievements …→
Looking for a roommate? Come to speed-roomating!
Unlike the better-known practice of speed-dating, speed-roomating allows students to meet an eligible living partner rather than being randomly placed with another student. The event is optional but allows current students who are looking for one or more individuals to …→
Union’s new sexual assault policy
[media-credit id=59 align="alignleft" width="175"][/media-credit]At the beginning of this term, Union changed its sexual assault policy. The new policy outlines three general categories of inappropriate sexual behavior: sexual exploitation, sexual misconduct and sexual assault. In addition to the itemization of offenses, …→
A season to remember
The most prolific season in Union College’s Division I hockey history came to an abrupt halt in the playoffs at the end of the winter term and during spring break. After receiving a first round bye in the ECAC playoffs …→
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