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Life

Dating deal breakers

Every other Monday when the love and dating theme fills the Life section, I always snatch up the paper and flip right to that section.


Life

Fist pump

In the world of dating, emotions run high with the promise of finding that someone special to waste your time with.


Life

Rescue me

This weekend, American International Group, Inc. officially cried for help after taking stock of its latest Treasury bailout proposal.


Life

Going east

This past weekend, I took a trip to eastern Turkey.The main attraction of the Turkish province of Kars, about an hour away, is a massive city of ruins, Ani.


Life

Gotta travel on

Amsterdam. Rome. London. Barcelona. These are just a few of the many weekend destinations of my fellow study abroad cohorts.


Life

One unlucky day away

?My parents are illegal immigrants.? This is how I started my essay on the question, ?Describe the world you come from,? when I was applying to the University.


Life

Chief of staff

OMG guys, I can totes be serious!I have more political know-how than all the tools in your government class combined.Go vote!


Life

Upping the Academical Ante

In the University?s ever-bustling community of student-self governance, the latest flurry of activity concerns student leadership within the classroom.


Life

Hoos' horse

What does football season mean for University students and fans? Tailgating, ?The Good Old Song,? guys in ties, girls in pearls, the Sea of Orange?


Life

The Pita Pit

Last year, the Pita Pit was nothing more than an empty space flanked by Corner eateries Subway and Arch?s Frozen Yogurt.


Life

As American as apple pie

I?m not sure when it started, but somewhere in our nation?s history, the humble apple pie joined the ranks of the bald eagle and ballot box as American icons.


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Latest Podcast

The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.