Isabela Placencia

By Isabela Placencia Unlike other universities, Rochester Christian University lacks visible student activism on campus, which surprises me, as Jesus compelled his followers to advocate for the marginalized. It seems we are only advocating for ourselves. Initially, I noticed the lack of student activism in April 2024 when students at Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City, formed the Gaza Solidarity Encampment.

by Isabela Placencia RCU’s Community Programming Board is an organization of student leaders whose goals are to make students feel welcomed through emotional support and fun activities.

By Isabela Placencia Rochester Christian University’s art program offers multiple studio art classes, primarily taught by Professor Kris Schaedig, designed to help students advance their art skills or pursue an art minor or concentration. Professor Kris Schaedig Photo by Isabela Placencia “I come to this thinking that anyone can learn these skills, and it’s my job to bring that out to people,” Schaedig said, when discussing her teaching philosophy regarding art.