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Muppets are reintroduced and reunited
Muppets are reintroduced and reunited Ramsey Kincannon News Editor Throughout the majority of Jason Segel’s new incarnation of Jim Henson’s beloved collection of characters, the jokes, situations and cameos kept the surliest person I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing giggling in his seat. In order to get a new Muppets movie (the last one…
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SPS is not our nanny
SPS is not our nanny Adriana Hoak As many have already pointed out, security is already more than a little uptight this year. So here’s a question: What is wrong with all the hallmates who call security on Friday and Saturday nights before 2:30 a.m.? I understand 3 a.m. during the weekend before finals. I…
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A Vital Field
Classical studies: A vital field Dan Axmacher A couple of weeks ago, Rush Limbaugh railed against classical studies on his talk show. When I read the transcript, I was livid. As a classical studies major, I am used to taking some flak for choosing to pursue something so “useless,” and am used to occasionally defending…
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Continuing discussion of intolerance
Continuing discussion of intolerance Yuing Zhao Editor’s note: This article, continuing on a piece published initially on Oct. 7, is in response to the piece “Rethink Campus Tolerance” on Sept. 16. The college has put in an enormous effort to promote diversity. As an international student, I enjoy the activities that are organized to welcome…
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Fla. town shocked as Lego man washes ashore
On the lighter side… The peaceful seaside community of Sarasota, Fla. was rocked recently by an aquatic invasion. The sole member of the landing party answered questions only by a mute, unwavering gaze, and a message emblazoned on his shirt: “NO REAL THAN YOU ARE.” Of course, bystanders and police officers could not have expected their new guest to offer…
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Sex scandal threatens to engulf Penn State
Ramsey Kincannon News Editor In what some have deemed the biggest scandal in modern sports, Penn State University has had to address the hidden pedophilic sexual abuse of Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky, a former defensive coordinator of revered coach Joe Paterno, has been accused of molesting as many as eight young boys in the early 2000s.…
