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Long-forgotten histories of Homewood buildings

Long-forgotten histories of Homewood buildings
It's already January, so by now the freshmen have gotten the hang of wandering around campus, and the seniors are screaming to be let out. But how many of the newbies and seasoned soon to be "old-bies" know the history behind the buildings they dash to each morning? Chances are, relatively few.… Post the First Comment

Snipping away at circumcision myths

Snipping away at circumcision myths
Like most college students, I found myself scrambling through the mall on Christmas Eve attempting to grab gifts and shuttle them home to be quickly wrapped. It was there that I heard a group of pre-teen girls giggling in the corner. Attempting to look inconspicuous, they stared with saucer eyes into the pages of a sex book.… 8 Comments

The new year brings a new generation of futuristic fashion

As any fashion fiend can attest, the most delightful gift a new year imparts is the fresh fashion palette that accompanies it. As the post-holiday sales wind down and the unwanted merchandise is flung from boutiques like last season's Jimmy Choos, a surge of energy once more envelops the fashion landscape giving us that new beginning we crave during the first month of the calendar year.… Post the First Comment

As New Year's fades, don't forget your resolutions

As New Year's fades, don't forget your resolutions
At the beginning of every year we have the tradition of making New Year resolutions. I, personally, was finished with that eons ago because my mentality is: Why make promises to yourself that you obviously can't keep? When you see a piece of that perfectly iced chocolate cake, in all its glory, just resting on that pedestal waiting for you to devour it, the thought of "No, I really shouldn't" dashes through your head with celerity.… Post the First Comment


Young comics get their "big break" during Intersession

Nearly 400 people (and the equivalent amount of light florescent light bulbs) had their attention directed toward 14 rookie comics in the Bloomberg Auditorium last Friday evening. As part of his final project for his Intersession stand-up comedy course, sophomore Chris Ludgate stated that his five-minute comedic debut ended before he was ready to give up the microphone. Post a comment

A place for learning in the village

A place for learning in the village

A beautiful brick Victorian building situated on St. Paul houses a library, a Computer Technology Center, a Learning Center and an educational garden, but few people - even those in the neighborhood - know about it. Inside, there is a collection of 15,000 books, over 70 periodical subscriptions and comfortable chairs for your learning experience. 2 Comments

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