By Seraphina Dumitrescu Dr. Jerrica Pitzen, assistant professor of clinical psychology and director of the clinical psychology master's program, discusses RCU's National Alliance on Mental Illness Club, in which she advises. What is the purpose of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Club? RCU students at a meeting of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Club. "As stated in our constitution, NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassro

by Isabela Placencia  RCU’s Community Programming Board is an organization of student leaders whose goals are to make students feel welcomed through emotional support and fun activities.  Cyrus Watkins, student body president and a senior interdisciplinary studies major, said, “We’re a team of creative individuals who want to engage students and create more community on campus.”  The Community Programming Board engages the community through fun activities such as Trivia Tuesd

A senior management major, Aiden Alspaugh competes for RCU men’s baseball. Here is his story in his own words.

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape college classrooms, leaving faculty and students grappling with how far the technology should be used in academics.  As universities explore the benefits of AI, some professors see it as a necessary tool for future careers, while others worry it undermines the very purpose of higher education.

By Eli Hullinger Cyrus Watkins When Cyrus Watkins came to the United States, he was following a dream. A senior international studies major and student body president, Watkins left Rome at age 17 to pursue college basketball and higher education. Watkins, a member of the men’s basketball team, is one of 42 international students representing 20 countries at RCU. Half Australian and half Thai, Watkins spent his early childhood in Melbourne, Australia, before moving to Rome, It

By  Ruvarashe Mutambara Ruvarashe Mutambara Life at Rochester Christian University has been a mix of culture shocks, new routines and small surprises for African students navigating their new home. From unfamiliar cafeteria food to winter weather that bites, these students are discovering how to bring their heritage into a new environment — sometimes gracefully, and sometimes with a bit of laughter along the way. As an African student from Zimbabwe who’s only been at RCU sinc

By Isabela Placencia Rochester Christian University’s art program offers multiple studio art classes, primarily taught by Professor Kris Schaedig, designed to help students advance their art skills or pursue an art minor or concentration. Professor Kris Schaedig Photo by Isabela Placencia “I come to this thinking that anyone can learn these skills, and it’s my job to bring that out to people,” Schaedig said, when discussing her teaching philosophy regarding art. She brings th

Chapel at RCU looks and feels different this year with new leadership, worship songs, daily themes and faith-driven speakers. Cam...

By Isabela Placencia, Hannah Tracznski, Uros Pavlovic and Ayden Novak

A new Psychology of Video Games honors course at Rochester Christian University is exploring psychological concepts from problem-solving to morality through the lens of video games.

By  Isabela Placencia Dr. James Walters, a trained historian specializing in Middle-Eastern Christianity, returned to Rochester Christian...

By: Georgii Reshotka I am an international student from Saint Petersburg, Russia. I am currently in my fifth year at Rochester Christian...

By  Hannah Traczynski A recent security event at RCU highlights the importance of knowing about college campus gun laws, which vary...

By Allison Scott Hussein Murray, RCU’s assistant athletic director of marketing and external relations, and his family suffered an...

By: Emma Saddler Shifting point requirements, location changes and the implementation (and later conclusion) of virtual attendance...

By Hannah Traczynski Kibo Corner, RCU’s coffee shop in the Student Center, is undergoing renovation this semester as it transitions to...

By Emily Carroll The student life team -- Dr. Katelyn Brackney, Peighton Douglas, Scott Samuels and Katie Kilpatrick -- participates in a...

By Allison Scott A member of the RCU Esports Team practices for an upcoming tournament The Rochester Christian University esports team...

by Isabela Placencia This article was written in November 2024. Details and circumstances continue to develop. Tensions and military...

by Audrey Soares Senior elementary education major Audrey Soares competes for RCU volleyball. Here is her story in her own words. Small...