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March 3, 2020

5 Ways to Recover from a Bad Test Grade

Midterm season got you down? Don’t worry, there is plenty of time left in the semester to bounce back. If you’re worried about a bad test grade bumping down your GPA, then check out the following ways to recover. Find Out If You Can Do Revisions First of all, ask your professor if test revisions are possible. If a professor feels the majority [...]
August 2, 2019

Tiger Tips: The Club Fair

The Club Fair is taking place this August at the end of orientation week, for all the incoming students. Check out these tips for some advice and information on the event.
July 31, 2019

Tiger Tips: Dorm Decorating

A new semester is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start shopping for new dorm decorations! From sheets to storage, BTB has a guide to help you make the most of your space.
July 24, 2019

Guide to Rochester's Park Ave

Park Ave is a historic neighborhood in the city of Rochester, NY. With places to eat, drink, shop, and more, there's so much to do on any weekend or weekday. BTB put together a guide to help sort through all the attractions and places to visit on Park Ave.
July 17, 2019

Letterboxing in Rochester

Letterboxing is an outdoor activity that helps you explore places all over the world. It's a modern-day treasure hunt that takes you around, searching for stamps to add to your logbook. Rochester is home to many of these boxes, so grab your supplies and get ready for an adventure!
July 15, 2019

Where Do the Bikes Go?

RIT is a bike-friendly campus, with numerous places to store and keep bikes during the academic year. Sometimes bikes get left on campus during the summer break, and many people have been asking what happens to them. BTB reached out to Public Safety and Parking to find out what happens to all the bikes on campus.
July 10, 2019

A Summer Bucket List for Any City

Summer vacation is the best time to have some fun. Sometimes you lose track of time, and before you know it summer is over you don't have any summertime things done. Use this summer bucket list to help you check off all the summer activities, no matter where you are.
July 2, 2019

7 Ways to ROC Your July Pride

Pride Month may be over, but Rochester keeps the celebrations going throughout the whole month of July. Check out this list of events happening, leading all the way up to the Pride Parade at the end of the month. From cookouts to silent discos, Rochester has something for everyone.
June 28, 2019

Top 7 Breweries in Rochester

A guide to the top craft breweries in Rochester, NY and Monroe County. Rankings based on food, atmosphere, and beer, this list gives you a good idea of where to start on your craft beer experiences. Enjoy outdoor seating, delicious food, and lots of live entertainment at some of these top spots.