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Opposing inaugural protests

NUDE GIRLS! Warhol & Rothko at SFMOMA. citizenkane@castro. As I was walking around San Francisco last week, my eyes barely noted most of the thousands of neon signs, banners and other postings of information covering the city.


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Praying for peaceful Holy Land

IT'S LIKE the national Catholic anthem this time of year. Every Sunday, four weeks in a row, right before Christmas, Catholic churches everywhere will sing "O Come All Ye Faithful." Families have huge meals of ham and turkey and brightly colored cookies.


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Start Christmas early

GOING to my roommate's for Thanksgiving was really fun -- with my small family, I had never experienced the phenomenon of eating the traditional meal with 15 other people.


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Recapping Y2K

AS THIS last edition of The Cavalier Daily for the year 2000 rolls off the presses, the semester draws to a close.


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Throwing Canadian Boxing Day in holiday ring

TO MOST people, the holiday season means Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa and New Year's. But for Canadians, our friendly neighbors to the north, the month of December brings another tradition: Boxing Day. Every year I look at my calendar, while frantically trying to coordinate end-of-semester activities, and idly wonder what Boxing Day really is.


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A rhyme for exam time

'TWAS the week before exams, As odd thoughts filled my head. I'm excited about these tests, They don't fill me with dread. Certainly, I'm thrilled That this class work will be done. But the real reason is much deeper, It's what makes the season such fun. The real reason should not Be an idea that is new. After next week, we're home. How could exams make you blue? We all should be excited, For something personal to not just me. It's a thing common to us all, It's home, can't you see? It's important to remember, The fun this semester has been. But it is the thoughts of home That will make us grin. After the pain of next week, You'll spend time with your brother. You'll talk with your sister, Your father and mother. These days up ahead Are filled with great joy. Much different than summer, This break won't be coy. Pretty soon you shall greet, With friends you've ignored. You'll share stories and laughter, Never once feeling bored. We'll have our freedom back, When these exams finish. Life won't be about grades, We'll do what we wish. Home has a nice ring to it, And I've been saying it often. It reminds me of peace, Of family -- my own personal heaven. These semesters, they fly by, I don't think anyone would doubt. When we realize how fast time passes, It's hard not to pout. Now I am one to complain, As I sit here and realize. Where has the time gone? I can see age in my eyes. Where are those days Of my irresponsible youth? I write this on a Saturday night, What could be better proof? I definitely do lament, This quick passage of time, But these coming weeks are different, They've encouraged me to rhyme. It's home that we work for, It should be our reason. Don't let exams get you down, They're not part of the season. This morning try to smile, Because the end is quite near. Yes, it's a sign we're getting older, And that is something to fear. But it's also a sign, That vacation is 'round the corner. The home cooked feasts are near, And the car we'll soon pack her. We long for the days when We're free from toil of class, The days we can sleep, And still have time for Mass. We long for those days, So close, they're a danger. To make it through these exams, We'll need to stay focused a little longer. Though this semester shall end, With each Blue Book we give We'll still look forward To the next semester we'll live. We look forward to new classes, To new lessons and new books. We look forward to a clean slate, One without crannies or nooks. These days will come soon, Bringing with them new knowledge. I wish you the best next week. Hey, it's part of college. So, make sure you are safe, As home you'll soon seek. The joy of the season to all, And to all: Good luck next week. (Luke Ryan is a Cavalier Daily columnist.)

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