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December 6, 2023
The RIT zine scene
Zines—which are loosely defined as small-circulation, self-published mini-magazines—have long existed in alternative subcultures. In recent years, a growing number of RIT students, staff, and faculty across campus are using this unique medium to express themselves and communicate ideas.
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December 6, 2023
Industrial design MFA alumnus contributes two video game environments to The Strong National Museum of Play exhibit
Industrial design MFA alumnus Pete St. John led the creation of two elements of The Strong National Museum of Play’s permanent exhibition “ESL Digital Worlds: Level Up.” This exhibit immerses visitors in an array of interactive video game environments.
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December 4, 2023
AstroDance II: Across the Universe
The inaugural production in the newest building on the RIT campus, AstroDance II: Across the Universe, premiered Dec. 1 to 3 and featured a variety of dance, aerial and circus arts, and augmented reality.
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December 4, 2023
Students create publication that transforms a deadly weapon into a tool for social advocacy
Students enrolled in an Opinion Media course flexed their creative muscles and persuasive writing skills by producing a new publication about gun violence printed with ink made from an assault rifle.
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December 4, 2023
RIT students explore RIT Archives for ‘Hands on History’ class
A history class dug into the RIT Archives to sample the cutting-edge domestic science curriculum taught in 1893 at the Mechanics Institute, a forerunner to RIT.
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December 1, 2023
Tigers turn Big Apple orange
An advertising campaign showcasing RIT’s creativity and innovation as a leading university took over Grand Central Terminal and Station, and even some rail cars traveling to Westchester County and Connecticut.
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December 1, 2023
From behind the SHED information booth—a student staffer’s eye view
Meet Gabe Carson, a third-year computing and information technologies major from Williamsport, Pa., who works at the SHED information booth.
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December 1, 2023
RIT students building device to keep astronauts healthy in space
Students, faculty, and alumni at RIT are participating in NASA’s national Moon to Mars initiative to build a training device and monitoring tool to help make extended space travel healthier for astronauts.
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November 29, 2023
Vibrant colors and mythical creatures take over the Booth Hall elevator
A new whimsical mural, painted by fourth-year student Emma McCarthy, debuted in the Booth Hall elevator just before the November holiday break. The artwork adds some vibrancy to the formerly dark-colored walls.
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November 28, 2023
The SHED at RIT combines different disciplines in a light-filled space
WXXI tours the SHED and talks to RIT President Munson about all the space has to offer.
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November 28, 2023
RIT unveils new ambitious creative space for students
WHAM-TV tours the SHED and talks to RIT President Munson about all the space has to offer.
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November 24, 2023
Alumnus rolls out tech for revolving sushi restaurant
Phil Nguyen ’15 (computer science) is accustomed to rolling out the latest software updates. Now, he’s rolling out delicious food as co-owner of Umai Revolving Sushi.