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Superficial coverage

THE WORLD is a fashion show. If the Obamas? recent trip to Europe this past week is any indication, the only thing that matters at major international policy conferences is what Michelle is wearing.


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Alcoholic abundance

Recently, I had the privilege of watching the documentary ?Haze,? which tells the story of Gordie Bailey who died in 2004 as a freshman at the University of Colorado after consuming excessive amounts of alcohol at the Chi Psi fraternity house.


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Prestige over principles

The cultural jewel of Catholicism, the pristine Grotto, and Touchdown Jesus ? there are a plethora of things that the University of Notre Dame is celebrated and cherished for (Weis, you may not make the cut anytime soon). But there?s something not so celebrated these days among the Fighting Irish at Our Lady?s University.


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What student self-governance?

Students at the University are just large children, incapable of comprehending class readings and PowerPoint slides, practically devoid of the ability to write an essay ? let alone a thesis ? and, most obviously, utterly incapable of governing themselves at an institution of higher learning.


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Doctor

With the June 9 primary to decide its nominee not too far away, the Democratic Party of Virginia has an extremely close fight on its hands for the party?s gubernatorial candidacy.


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Curbing bail

The men's NCAA Basketball Championship Final Four may be the only good news headed to Detroit this week, as nearby Michigan State University has made a surprising run to the semifinals.


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A new set of sanctions

The new Honor Committee elected its Executive Board last week. When newly elected Committee Chair David Truetzel and the rest of his board take the reins April 6, it will have a number of decisions to make as it defines its goals for the year.


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