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Tokay: the other dessert wine

R.L. Buller & Son Fine Old Tokay (Victoria, Australia) Price: 14.99 Grade: A When most people think of dessert wine, Porto or Sauternes come to mind.


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A fragrant feast

Aroma's Café was aptly named. Once I opened the door, the stench of Five Guys' greasy fries, Casella's marinara sauce, and Hair Cuttery's shampoo dissipated, and my senses snapped to attention.


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Rollin' into town

If you see Graduate Arts & Sciences student Kate Ranganath around Grounds, she might seem like any other overworked doctoral candidate at the University.


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Playing it cool

We all have periods in our lives when things just won't work out. These periods can be brief or prolonged, and the problems tangible or emotionally rooted.


Life

The stress express

The recent release of the COD sparked a downward spiral in my disposition. The University's course offerings are plentiful and vast, yet I could not find a single class I wanted to take.


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An Evening with Econ

University Economics Prof. Bruce Reynolds characterized it as a "phoenix risen from the ashes." Unfortunately, he did not mean the U.S.


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Correction

The Thursday, March 27 Life feature "The decline and fall of Bear Stearns" stated that Bear Stearns stock was worth about $553 March 13.


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Deconstructing Chinese financial institutions

Last week I wrote about China's economy. In this issue I will examine challenges facing China's financial services, a particularly relevant issue given the credit turbulence in the United States. Among Chinese financial institutions, the banking industry stands out as the preeminent sector.


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Ways to make up for staying 'inbroad'

For those of you not embarking on fabulous study abroad opportunities this summer, relax. It is in fact possible to gain an international cultural experience within the local vicinities of our dear University rather than toil with transportation, passports and those pesky little things called classes.


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Feeling at home abroad

"I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself." -- James Baldwin Last fall, I studied abroad through the NYU in London program.


Life

Mind your manners

Earlier this semester, the University community was bombarded by student advertisements for the various positions up for election.


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Oluponya Records

Since its inception about six years ago, Oluponya Records has sought to support future stars. As the first and only student-run recording label at the University, Oluponya Records (pronounced All-Up-On-Ya) is dedicated to recording and promoting talented students and student groups. "Our mission is to expand genres and serve as a premier organization for students at a great price and in a good location," said third-year Commerce student Alex Boyajian, president of the organization.


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Saving Grace

Grace Akallo's current life is not out of the norm. She went to college. She got married. She had her first child.


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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.