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October 8, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

What the fuck is Glee? I know of some garbage shows out there, I guess I just can’t get used to hearing 21 and 22 year-olds raving about said shows and quoting them like they’re classics. ...
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Officer Signa Fires Warning Shots as Year Kicks Off

October 8, 2009 by Mark Signa

It's hard to believe the new school year has already started. Time to put away the sunscreen, surf board, ice-filled cooler and flip-flops and start gearing up for winter. Which, of course, in Santa B...
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Student Health Services Prove a Powerful Force for Good on Campus

October 8, 2009 by Michael Takahara

In 1977, a movie, "Star Wars," came out and introduced us to "The Force," Luke Skywalker and a Wookie named Chewbacca. With a mixture of religion, light sabers, droids and rebels battling the evil Emp...
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Racking up a Score — Not Really So Cool Anymore

October 7, 2009 by Chris Alexander

Since most of us aren't 7 feet tall and the most dominant basketball player of our generation, it might be depressing to think that we will never be as "studly" as a basketball sensation, a legendary ...
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The Freshmen Disillusionment

October 7, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

Hey. You. Take a quick break from thinking up your Halloween costume and think about this: It's the middle of Week 2. I just wanted to remind you kids because, well, it's time you settle in and, quite...
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U.S. Effort in Afghanistan Needs More Time to Succeed

October 7, 2009 by Mario Geary

Ms. Aljawad and Mr. Morosin's article, "Only Responsible Action in Afghanistan Is to Leave" (Oct. 2, 2009) is an unsubstantiated piece of work. They claim America invaded Afghanistan to "strengthen wh...
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Bush Blunders Tie Obama’s Hands

October 6, 2009 by Jamie Silverstein

I lean back and imagine the remote in my hand controls one of those ritzy TiVo or DVR devices, and I rewind. As I do so -- and I never thought I'd say this about watching CNN in reverse -- I traversed...
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A Heavy Hand Could Steady Iran

October 6, 2009 by Steven Begakis

Right or left, everyone acknowledges the insanity of letting this man acquire nuclear weapon technology, but have Obama's policies effectively deterred Iranian nuclear pursuits?
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Igor Finds the Answers to Life’s Persistent Questions

October 5, 2009 by Igor Hiller

Hey, everybody! It's me, Igor, here to serve you a plate of my hot, steaming, sweet and sour advice (now with free potstickers!). To have your queries catered to, drop me a line at dearigor@gmail.com....
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Where Did I Leave My Bike Last Night?

October 5, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

Where did I leave my bike last night? Did I leave it at a bar? Did I leave it near or far?
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Only Responsible Action in Afghanistan is to Leave

October 2, 2009 by Noor Aljawad

Wednesday, Oct. 7, marks eight full years of U.S.-led invasion, occupation and bombing of the country of Afghanistan. While many of us have since gotten jobs, taken classes and perhaps pondered the fu...
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Candy Land

October 2, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

Sometimes my school days feel like a game of Candy Land. I draw a card and ride my bike, never knowing when (or if) I'll make it to the Candy Castle (class).
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Pasta House

October 1, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

Have you been to Pasta House yet? Word on the street is you can eat right where the drunk tanks used to be. I was a little nervous ordering food at a place that has probably seen more vomit per square...
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Privy to the Private Lives of Parisians

October 1, 2009 by Karen Locke

As I embarked on my journey into France, I imagined what my interactions with the French would be like. I had heard rumors that the French are standoffish, that they think Americans are lazy and that ...
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Anal Sex Article Rubs Alum the Wrong Way

October 1, 2009 by Peter Iliff

I am a liberal who thought I could not be shocked. But "Take the Backdoor to Unexpected Pleasure" had me picking up the phone to demand answers on why the Nexus feels it has to resort to sex advice to...
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