Study abroad semester cut short by COVID-19
I’ve wanted to travel abroad since my first semester at Rochester University. From the moment I heard about the semester long trip to Vienna
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Guest Writer
- Apr 6, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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.
Christian Todd
- Apr 6, 2020
- 5 min
RU professors quickly adapt classes for online learning
Shield reached out to RU professors from different disciplines for their thoughts about teaching only online.
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- Apr 1, 2020
- 5 min
The Shallot [SHORTS]
The Shallot is Shield Magazine's annual April Fool's edition written by the Shield Staff. All articles below are fictional and sometimes...
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Lily Cochenour
- Apr 1, 2020
- 10 min
The Shallot [ARTICLES]
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Samuel Forthofer
- Mar 27, 2020
- 4 min
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!”
Brad Miller
- Mar 25, 2020
- 2 min
RU men’s basketball: These 5 characteristics make a great teammate
The answer isn't as obvious as it seems. Everyone has a different idea of what it means to be there for your peers.
Sydney Brackney
- Mar 20, 2020
- 2 min
5 ways to combat insomnia
If you are one of those who suffer from sleepless nights, here are five ways you can conquer insomnia.
Samuel Forthofer
- Mar 19, 2020
- 2 min
Q&A with Soccer Coach Joey Tinnion
"The most rewarding part of my job is getting to watch all my players grow on- and off-the- field."
Christian Frazier
- Mar 14, 2020
- 1 min
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,
Sydney Brackney
- Mar 4, 2020
- 4 min
Q&A with RU librarian David Sirka
David Sirka is Rochester University’s electronic resource librarian. He makes sure the library website is up-to-date and functional.
Jake Feldman
- Mar 4, 2020
- 2 min
Tornadoes devastate Nashville
Two large tornadoes surged through Middle Tennessee, including one tornado that devastated downtown Nashville on Tuesday, March 3.
Wallace Whitfield
- Mar 3, 2020
- 1 min
The Weeknd Drops New Song, Announces Album & Tour
Music fans haven’t heard from The Weeknd since his 2016 album “Starboy.”
Dustin Foran
- Mar 3, 2020
- 3 min
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
- Feb 28, 2020
- 3 min
Q&A with RU dean and coach Scott Cagnet
“I would say my family and our dog. I value them more than any specific possession I have.”
Brad Miller
- Feb 27, 2020
- 2 min
Men's basketball team learn, compete during Puerto Rico trip
The Rochester University men’s basketball team traveled to Puerto Rico in December 2019 to play in a tournament and to learn more about the
Guest Writer
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
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.
Christian Frazier
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
Mullins becomes first RU wrestler to qualify for nationals
The Rochester University wrestling team placed two competitors at the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament Feb. 21-22, which was hosted by
Gabriele Eubanks
- Feb 25, 2020
- 5 min
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.
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