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Fall Break is something to appreciate, despite its length

Column October 11, 2012

With the national elections coming up, it seems like all people care about is whether or not Mitt Romney actually became a mean barber for a gay classmate in school, or whether Barack Obama prefers Halal...

Larkspur: Date night paradise

Reviewer October 10, 2012

Old Town is a lovely part of Wichita with lots of culture and art. Located in the heart of Old Town is a little restaurant by the name of Larkspur. It is located at 904 E. Douglas, just around the corner...

My plan to stop old man winter

Columnist October 10, 2012

I’ve extensively considered curling into a ball of blankets and pillows and hibernating until the warm spring sun shines. The 45-degree weather is clearly not for me, and it’s not even winter yet....

Romney’s views an ever-changing paradigm

Column October 10, 2012

The debate last week was an important moment for Romney’s campaign. It was Romney’s solid performance that allowed him to get back into the race when Obama had been leading in the polls prior to the...

An apology letter to my teachers

Column October 10, 2012

I am being completely honest when I say I am a horrible student. I’ve never been able to put my finger on the problem. I actually love the idea of higher education and I love to learn. I always buy my...

Obama better get serious about debates

Columnist October 8, 2012

Most of us have found ourselves unprepared for an assignment, paper or speech. We find ourselves furiously typing away late on Sunday night, trying to stretch our material to cover the assignment length....

Theft on campus not as bad as many think

Editorial October 8, 2012

Crime is a major concern at Wichita State. Because campus sits in the middle of what seems to be an unsavory part of town, the perception of safety for students is important. Crimes such as theft are...

Cash flow in flux? Maybe it’s time to clean out that apartment or dorm

Columnist October 8, 2012

We’ve arrived at the week of midterms. If you’re on student loans, hopefully you haven’t used them as an excuse to buy a piranha, complete with an expensive fish tank, or something totally frivolous...

Stay active to conquer the freshman 15

Columnist October 4, 2012

Everyone has heard of the freshman 15. As freshmen, we either come in with the mentality that it will happen to us, or we’ll conquer it. This year, I was determined not to gain the alleged freshman 15....

Fireworks not likely in first presidential debate

Column October 3, 2012

In the world of politics, we are now in the final stretch for every campaign, and the eyes of the nation are increasingly turning to the presidential election. This Wednesday at 8 p.m. Central, we will...

Dining in Do’s and Don’ts

Column by Emily Edwards October 3, 2012

With two years of waitressing experience under my belt, I know that waitressing is not the most pleasant job in the world. Servers are always on their feet, attending to the needs of the customers. I greet...

Take the chance and get that storybook life

Column October 3, 2012

Today is my birthday. I’d like to celebrate, but my only thoughts are that I’m either a quarter of the way to 100 or that I’m only five years away from being 30. Terrifying, I know. As a birthday...

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