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The 1980s were great, just don’t wear them

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Aubrey LandonContributing Writer The golden, or should I say neon, decade of the 1980s provided posterity with a wealth of decadent and flamboyant cultural staples and icons that changed the world — “Ghostbusters,” “The Terminator,” shoulder pads, perms, the first Macintosh computer, “Thriller,” Depeche Mode, Madonna, Mr. T and the A-Team, synthesizer music, “Punky Brewster,” … [Read more...] about The 1980s were great, just don’t wear them

Student apathy takes a hike

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Staff Editorial College students hear from many different sources that they are apathetic to the political process. U.S. citizens ages 18 to 25 are so indifferent that MTV had to get involved with “Choose or Lose.” Entertainment stars have also gotten involved with the effort: P. Diddy’s “Vote or Die” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Vote for Change” are specifically targeted at young … [Read more...] about Student apathy takes a hike

Presenting a few reasons why I hate clubbing

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Dan YoderStaff Writer So I’ve decided I hate clubbing. Here’s why: A night of clubbing usually starts innocently enough, fighting with your closest friends about the chump who gets to drive. Once that determination is made, it’s time to go buy some fun. Arriving at a club can be done in one of two ways: if you have a palace on wheels, go ahead and pull up to the front to be … [Read more...] about Presenting a few reasons why I hate clubbing

Raging against the dying of the lighter

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A Modest Proposal Daniel JohnsonArt Editor Last weekend I drove six hours to see a concert. However, all of the driving and music did not replace the overall lesson I learned. From the covert messages of youthful angst and free love, and the overt messages of enthusiastic voting and purchasing merchandise, I gleaned one sliver of truth. At the end of an extremely rousing set, … [Read more...] about Raging against the dying of the lighter

2004-10-07-intro.htm

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With the debates in full swing, it's time to turn down the volume on what others have to say about the election and decide for yourself.   Melissa OverbeckAssistant Perspectives Editor For months, American citizens have been flooded with information about the presidential candidates. Both candidates’ backgrounds and political records have been discussed and criticized on the … [Read more...] about 2004-10-07-intro.htm