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A Matter of Time

People have various ways of stopping to evaluate their lives. Some folks find it useful to consider their financial security, their relationships or their work.
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Lecturer Contributes Nothing New to Palestine-Israel Debate

If the article (Daily Nexus, "Lecturer Gives Pro-Israel Perspective," Feb. 13, 2003) quotes Prager's words correctly, there was nothing fresh nor in depth about it but a basic rehashing of mainstream ...
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If You Don’t Like the Food at Sushi Teri, Then Don’t Eat There

This is in response to Jon Morin's letter (Daily Nexus, "Sushi Teri Stinks Worse Than Any Raw Fish in the World," Feb. 10, 2003).
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He Said: Valentine’s Day Is a Time …

Couples have long been persecuted for their desire to join in a monogamous parallel construction. The jealousy and derision that those restricted to unitary self-relation feel has often forced couples...
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I’ll love you forever

Alright, I'll make it simple: The problem with Valentine's Day at this university is that most people's idea of a long-term relationship is tantric sex.
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She Said: Valentine’s Day Is a Time …

I'm going to make a revolutionary proposal: Valentine's Day isn't, and doesn't have to be, all about chocolate reminders of romance or enough roses to turn the Queen of Hearts' garden into a barren wa...
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Sometimes a Good Protest Makes All the Difference

The power of public protest has had a much more significant impact on the American social structure and cultural consciousness than offered by James Beach in his article "Conservatives May Be Wrong; B...
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A Toot ‘ll Do

People take themselves too seriously nowadays. With a looming war, the economy what it is and the gloomy weather, we've seemed to have lost our sense of humor. My solution: People should fart more.
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Living Without Vowels: In All the Wrong Places

Fuzzy things are ever so charming. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone with a flaming hatred for bunnies or kittens. Many folks even take to stroking a full lint trap with tender care and adoration ...
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U.S. Doesn’t Have a Frog Leg to Stand On Compared to France

I happen to agree with Henry Sarria that, from an American perspective, the stereotypical French person is both arrogant and hypocritical. But let's talk about these two characteristics for a moment.
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Column Misses the Mark on Moore’s Intention

It's interesting to me that he would see the film as an attempt to "engender" mass appeal for the gun control movement. What struck me most about "Bowling for Columbine" was the complete absence of th...
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Feeding the Homeless Takes a Whole Lot More Than Food

It is a beautiful thing to feed people who otherwise would be dumpster-diving or simply going without in the morning. It is also a beautiful thing to build community by bringing different people toget...
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This Friday Celebrate Vaginas, Honor Vaginas, Love Vaginas

The most exciting month of the year is here, so get ready and come participate!V-Day, known to some as Valentine's Day, is approaching fast, reminding all of us of love and happiness, but also of the ...
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You Dare Insult Me Almonds?

It's these cold winter days that make me wish I had an elephant to ride to class. I would name it Gšr Thundertrunk, and together we would trample our foes beneath us.
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A.S. It Is

Just when you think it is safe to ride on the bikepath, a loosely placed lawn sign that reads "Joe Blow for A.S. President" jumps out at you due to the high winds. Suddenly you are hit with the first ...
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