A simple fix for a Halloween candy overload

As a child, not only did Halloween present the chance for me to dress up as someone else, it also brought out my inner brat. I would literally throw back any treats that were “the bad stuff,” for example: candy corn, fruit of any kind…

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Voters register despite so-called suppression

From now until Oct. 9, Students for Barack Obama can be heard in Hamilton “Ham” Center at each lunch and dinner, stating a polite inquisition to would-be diners: “Hey, are you registered to vote?” Second-year Catherine Turner, a member of Students for Barack Obama, described…

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“Searching for security” – First-year romances

The New College “hook-up” culture is, for many, liberating. There is far less stigma towards a single-but-active lifestyle compared to other institutions, and most students find they do not have to worry about being unfairly judged or shamed. While many first-years are aware of and…

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Caffeine consumption becoming a problem after five deaths

Energy drinks, double shots of espresso and caffeine pills are a lifesaver to sleep deprived college students pulling all-nighters in order to finish research papers that were pushed back until the last minute. However, five deaths and one heart attack that have been allegedly attributed…

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A simple fix for a Halloween candy overload

As a child, not only did Halloween present the chance for me to dress up as someone else, it also brought out my inner brat. I would literally throw back any treats that were “the bad stuff,” for example: candy corn, fruit of any kind…

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Caffeine consumption becoming a problem after five deaths

Energy drinks, double shots of espresso and caffeine pills are a lifesaver to sleep deprived college students pulling all-nighters in order to finish research papers that were pushed back until the last minute. However, five deaths and one heart attack that have been allegedly attributed…

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This year's Renaissance Fest sparks medieval fantasies

  Camels. They are not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of medieval Ireland, but the ninth annual Sarasota Medieval Faire had three of these desert dwelling dromedaries along with an eclectic mix of medieval Irish culture in a 21st Century setting.…

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Gators demolish Seminoles top rated defensive line

  Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee is not one of my favorite places to be by far. Alone in my orange and blue in a sea of garnet and gold I felt like a target, but when I saw how great my seat was, I…

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Students que in on ways to save money during the holiday season

Ever since the recession, the holiday season has been tainted with heavily depleted bank accounts resulting from escalating prices of gifts, food and decor. According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, it is predicted that the average person will spend $749.51 altogether…

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Presidential candidates' views on higher education differ greatly

The United States’ national debt is rising by the second. The military is engaged in multiple wars that have been going on for years. The Obama administration has, in the past year, transformed the American health care system. In a presidential election as hotly contested…

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