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Student’s film makes sweet music

thumbnail imageBy Paul Stella

“It feels like I’ve just kissed a girl who I’ve secretly admired for a very long time,” explains Ben Disinger with a smile—and with good reason.

What started as his class project for Experimental Film went viral last summer as the award-winning music video for the song “Virgin,” performed by the rock band Manchester Orchestra—one of Disinger’s ... (more)

Rugby, pickleball and broomball . . . oh my

thumbnail imageBy Scott Bureau

Move over running, weightlifting and bowling. Today’s students have a few more options when it comes to recreational sports.

The RIT Center for Recreation and Intramurals has introduced pickleball and broomball to its 17 current intramural offerings this year.

“Pickleball, a low-key version of tennis with large paddles and a Wiffleball-style ball, even ... (more)

Hospitality student nabs scholarship

thumbnail imageBy Michelle Cometa

In just the past year, Evan Coyne has traveled from Rochester to Croatia to Dubai, participating on academic trips to the American College of Management and Technology and for a special-topics course about tourism in the Middle East.

Yet the Palmyra, N.Y., native had as much praise for her home department and its people as the ... (more)