Alyxander LaBranche

Apr 16, 2024 | shieldmedia.org | Alyxander LaBranche

A stained glass window in the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. RU students and staff visited this church on an intercultural trip in 2023. — photo by Alyxander LaBrancheby Alyxander LaBrancheRochester University has witnessed a growing momentum in advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion on what was a historically traditional and conservative campus.

Mar 18, 2024 | shieldmedia.org | Emily Carroll |Alyxander LaBranche |Danielle Castillo

Women's soccer huddles up before a playoff game in November. The team practices and competes in Washington Township. | Hanna SwansonBy Emily Carroll, Alyxander LaBranche and Danielle CastilloRochester University has a proud history of academic and athletic excellence, but its sports teams are struggling to keep up with other universitiesin terms of atmosphere and infrastructure. Athletic Director Clayton Bissett said, "When it comes to facilities, we are extremely lacking.

Dec 10, 2023 | shieldmedia.org | Alyxander LaBranche

By Alyxander LaBranchePublications Team EditorI am a transgender man, which means I was assigned female at birth and raised socially as a girl. However, my feelings on the inside didn’t match up to how people perceived me on the outside. I was always strongly inclined toward what was considered masculine or traditionally maleinterests. For example, when playing the board game “The Game of Life,” I would choose a blue peg to put in my car.

Apr 7, 2023 | shieldmedia.org | Alyxander LaBranche

Photo by Brian CraigBy Alyxander LaBranche Staff Writer Rochester University has added two master's degree to its existing master's degree in missional leadership: Master of Arts degrees in clinical psychology and sport leadership after approval from accrediting bodiesIn a Q&A session early this semester, coordinators of the programs gave presentations providing introductions and summaries about their programs.