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I submit to the University that it is disgusting that it is taking well over a year to build a freaking sidewalk behind the Lambeth Field apartments when they can put up structural steel for a basketball arena in a matter of months.


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O Brother, Where Art My Kimchi?

For the majority of University students, a taste of Mom's home cooking is only a few hours away. But imagine your Mom is half way around the world, along with her best dishes and much of the culture and tradition that you hold dear.


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Wahoos on Ice

From the early days of fall most Wahoos start craving the next Hokie match-up and hoping for a crushing victory.


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I'm not a promoter or a demoter

I'm sorry, but what in the name of Joe Pesci's green earth is wrong with northerners? Do you people not realize there is a land full of beautiful people, sunshine, warmth and beaches available to you year-round called Miami?


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Seven secrets to resume success

I thought my resume was dreamy. I thought my resume would turn all possible employers into Pavlov's dogs who salivated in their corner offices at the slightest scent of its Kinko ink.


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I'll be there for you

The buzz and whir of life at the University -- cell phones ringing, personal planners abound, students walking and talking at a mile a minute.


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HIGH PROFILE

Ben McKenzie doesn't have it bad. The 2001 College graduate has established himself in his chosen profession -- acting -- by landing the role of main character Ryan on Fox's hit new teen drama, "The O.C.," which airs at 9 p.m.


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Inner Peace: inconceivable at age 21?

Wracked by the emotional turmoil of my 21-year-old angst and prematurely high levels of anxiety and stress, last semester I finally resolved it was high time to obtain some inner peace. Time to balance the yin and yang, establish a harmonious existence between my mind, body and soul, focus on my seven chakras, strengthen my inner chi and, most importantly, emulate Madonna and reach nirvana. Ah, inner peace.


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Back in action

There's nothing like new faces and a new challenge to spice up the cold winter days. And Student Council's annual Winter Activities Fair from 12 to 5 p.m.


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Study abroad, tranquillo

When vacation season rolls around I prefer self-improvement to be incidental, much like how eating an ice cream cone also happens to be high in calcium.


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Adding some humor

In honor of yesterday's Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, the Office of African-American Affairs, in conjunction with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, have scheduled renowned civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory to speak tonight at 7:00 p.m.


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Burning Down the House

Deep inside the quiet Fontana, Va. community, large gray smoke clouds could be seen rising from a series of buildings being consumed by flames.


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New Year's Eve: A True Story

Wow. I'm still reeling from my New Year's Eve shenanigans. What was I thinking? I mean, I've gone through my entire life feeling like a lonely pea in a pod big enough for two.


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'Spirit of the class'

After finishing their first semester at the University, African-American first years and transfer students celebrated their accomplishments in the annual Harambee II held yesterday afternoon.


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Locked Out

By mid-semester the stresses of unfilled schedules will have long since passed, ironically replaced by the anxieties of days that are too full.

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In light of recent developments on Grounds, Chanel Craft Tanner, director of the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center, highlights the Center’s mission, resources and ongoing initiatives.