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The Artful Dodger: Later on ‘Late Night’…

Late-night yackbox and "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno officially announced on Monday, Sept. 26 that he would end of his reign of blandness in early 2009, stepping aside and allowing Conan O'Brien to ass...
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Greeks May Party Hearty, But What’s Wrong With It?

Editor's Note - We've received a number of letters in response to Tawni Wold's letter, "Friends are Free; Save Some Cash And Forget Sororities" (Oct. 5). The following letters are those responses, edi...
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Sorry a Frat Guy Rejected You, But Greeks Are Great

I am proud to say that I am part of the greek system, which has given me many fond memories and lifelong friends. If you are not a greek, I am sure you know someone who is and value that bond just as ...
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Giving Greeks’ Philanthropy Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

Ever heard of AXO billiards, Kappa Dash or Beta softball? These are philanthropy events held every year by greek houses. They use their money to help fund these events. They contribute to these events...
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Delta Delta Delta Friends Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya

Many people mistakenly believe women such as myself, an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, pay for friends. I pay for my rent, utilities, food and expenses anyone would pay to throw one of t...
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Too Much Information

Presenting the latest installment of "When Sports Commentators Get Really Desperate"
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Congratulations, Professor Gross

The last three months have been a season of honors for Gross. In late June, the French Academy of Sciences awarded him the Grande Médaille d'Or, putting him in the company of Louis Pasteur, Pie...
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Press Their Buttons for a High Score

Dear god, what a move. And believe me, kids, there was nobody in the arcade, and I mean nobody, who could sonic boom like I could. I'd charge through 30 kids at the arcade with my super move like they...
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Walking Chernobyl

I met a lady who said her aura extended a whopping 3 feet from her body. This, she informed me, is quite abnormal; most auras are only a few inches.
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Damn Skippy: Forget the Media; Kerry Knocks Bush Out

Did you see the reactions to the presidential debates? Right after the event, most media outlets considered the event a draw. That's nonsense.
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UC Ruling Stops Peacemaking

In April 2002, the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) in Israel was suspended because of a State Dept. travel warning. Many students were forced to return home and do independent study work (since it w...
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This Sober Dancing Pimp Just Wants to Have Fun

I'm a nice guy. Well, at least I think I am a nice guy. My public record may tell you otherwise: two minor-in-possession tickets, one freshman year and another the following year. I learned two lesso...
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Interfraternity President Defends Advertising Section

I am the Interfraternity Council (IFC) president, and I am responding to the opinion article ("Nexus Neglects Multi-Cultural Greek Groups," Daily Nexus, Oct. 4) regarding the greek supplement in the N...
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No, Mr. Ruhge, The Lessons of History Don’t Back Bush

As a history major, I feel a minor obligation to correct the gross simplifications of history made by Justin Ruhge in his column "Hippies Aside, George Bush Is the Bomb" (Daily Nexus, Oct. 4).
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Friends Are Free; Save Some Cash and Forget Sororities

As I'm skimming the front page I see the article "Fraternities, Sororities Begin Fall Recruitment" (Daily Nexus, Oct. 1). I can't resist reading, because the idea and ideals of sororities and fraterni...
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