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Students react to taking their classes fully online
Shield Media reached out to RU students to see how they were coping with the shift to taking all their classes in the online environment.

Guest Writer
Apr 6, 20204 min read


Coronavirus pandemic interrupts RU semester
When RU students and employees started hearing about COVID-19, they had no idea how the normal routine of campus life would be impacted.

Guest Writer
Apr 6, 20203 min read


RU professors quickly adapt classes for online learning
Shield reached out to RU professors from different disciplines for their thoughts about teaching only online.

Christian Todd
Apr 6, 20205 min read


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

Jake Feldman
Mar 3, 20202 min read


The Weeknd Drops New Song, Announces Album & Tour
Music fans haven’t heard from The Weeknd since his 2016 album “Starboy.”

Wallace Whitfield
Mar 3, 20201 min read


Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to know if you suffer from it and 5 ways to overcome it
Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression where people experience mood changes during the fall and winter months.

Dustin Foran
Mar 2, 20203 min read


RU starts Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter
More than 20 Rochester University student-athletes attended the first meeting of a new Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter.

Guest Writer
Feb 26, 20201 min read


Detroit Youth Choir comes to RU
Students traveled to the Rochester Church of Christ at 11 a.m on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a special edition of chapel.

Samuel Forthofer
Feb 19, 20201 min read


Coping with stress during finals
It's the end of the semester and Christmas is right around the corner. There's just one problem; you have to study for your finals.

Jennifer Martlock
Dec 6, 20192 min read


Five tips on getting rid of the common cold while living on campus
It's hard to be germ-free for students at college. Lack of sleep, stress and a poor diet can easily add up to a cold or flu.

Guest Writer
Dec 3, 20193 min read


Running world amazed by historic weekend
Two record breaking running events took place over the weekend of Oct. 12 — one in Austria and one in Chicago.

Dominic Santina
Oct 21, 20194 min read


Haunted houses draw inspiration from the arts
Haunted house attractions have been inspired by works of art to give them their unique blend of thrills and design.

Christian Todd
Oct 18, 20192 min read


What students should know about the Hong Kong protests
With protesters fighting against a foreign system of government, it has led to conflicts that have continued to escalate for months.

Christian Todd
Oct 10, 20193 min read


Rochester University participates in JDRF walk
Rochester University students, staff, friends and families gathered at the Detroit Riverwalk on Sept. 22 to help end type 1 diabetes.

Chloe Bachman
Oct 10, 20192 min read


Changes in societal shopping habits threaten Forever 21
Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 is planning to close 100 stores as part of its plan to file for bankruptcy.

tisenberg
Oct 1, 20192 min read


New Rochester University App Causing Issues for Students
For the Fall 2019 semester, students are experiencing technical difficulties with the new Rochester University app.

Christian Todd
Sep 10, 20192 min read


North Central to Rochester University: A Christian-Centered Campus Celebrates 60 Years
When students arrive on campus in Fall 2019, Rochester College will be celebrating its 60th anniversary and finishing up its transition...

tisenberg
Apr 29, 20194 min read


Dystopian fiction author conducts writing workshop
Beth Kander, author of the dystopian novel “Original Syn,” conducted a writing workshop and signed copies of her book at Rochester...

Christian Todd
Apr 9, 20193 min read
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