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Fa la la la la

Well fellow Cavs, I hope you are all recovering nicely from last week's tryptophan-induced coma. This past Thursday, we all celebrated America's time-honored traditions of overeating, watching parades and conducting late-night raids of the kitchen for alka seltzer and leftover pumpkin pie.


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Geneva

Upon looking at the calendar and realizing there are only three weeks left in my fall semester studying abroad, I decided to use my few remaining weekends to explore the hidden corners of Geneva instead of cavorting about the rest of Europe.


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Unusual suspects

Advancing slowly down a gray catwalk, the models of Pride's 2009 Fall Fashion Show donned stark black garments.


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All aboard!

For more than four decades, the University's Semester at Sea program has changed the way students see the world.


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A sickening plea

Dear Sick Kid, I am curious as to why you came to class. I appreciate your dedication but you are obviously 10 minutes away from death and I wonder why you would want to spend your last moments on Earth in this lecture.


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Students take charge

When thinking of a professor, the usual reaction is to picture him in formal attire lecturing, writing on a board or reminding students of that impossible test on the horizon.


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Remember, remember, watch out for November

Watch out, first-years. I hate to be the one to tell you this, but November has proven to be the month of breakups for high school sweethearts who have continued to date into college. Don't get me wrong.


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Dating fo

As a highly dedicated and studious economics major at the University, I can tell you firsthand that times are getting tough.


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Playing for a Cause

The scent of barbecue, the sounds of music and the ringing of whistles wafted from Lambeth Field on an uncharacteristically warm Saturday afternoon last weekend as the men's lacrosse team hosted the Inaugural William L.


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Spring classes you may not know about

With the recent release of the Spring 2010 SOC (R.I.P. COD), it's about that time to start looking for potential easy As and professors that don't have negative numbers on RateMyProfessors.com.

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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.