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New hazing policy seeks to clarify expectations
Nick Shiach Contributing Writer The College has implemented a new hazing policy that expands the definition of hazing to include situations previously not covered. The new policy was approved unanimously by Campus Council on April 20, 2017, and took effect on the first day of this semester. In addition to the policy changes, Craig Lutz…
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Netflix’s summer blockbuster, Okja, is a must watch
Desi LaPoole A&E Editor Okja has been one of the summer’s best movies from Netflix. How could it not be? The film follows Okja, a massive clumsy animal somewhat reminiscent of Dumbo. She’s gentle, brave and fiercely loyal to her caretaker, Mija. For ten years, Mija and Okja lived on a quiet farm in the…
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Tyler, The Creator’s Flower Boy and the poverty of critique
Is this format dead? I ask with caution — this section’s survival as we know it is linked to whether The Media Review Essay, currently appearing limp on the side of the road, is flattened or playing possum. It just seems that all the words about music worth your time or my time aren’t really…
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Tig Notaro: Queer comedian keeps signature straight face
Janel England News Editor Even if you’re not familiar with stand-up comedian Tig Notaro, you might still be familiar with her story. Back in 2012, she was already becoming a household name in comedy after she appeared on This American Life where she shared her stories about multiple run-ins with Taylor Dane. However, in the…
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Saint Motel’s House of Blues dance party runs wild
Katie Cameron A&E Editor I can only describe alt-rock band Saint Motel in one way: they are the high school band geeks that showed up at their 20th reunion with a gorgeous wife, incredible career and a glint in their eye — everyone’s surprised, and they know it. The band performed on Monday night at…
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EPC proposes new curriculum outline
Committee holds open meeting in Kauke Tower Ryan Secard Contributing Writer The members of the Educational Policy Committee met with the student body last week to present their “working framework” of possible revisions to the College Curriculum. During the meeting, EPC members Margaret Sestito ’18 and Dean for Curriculum and Academic Engagement Henry Kreuzman introduced…
