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Juicy site turns sour

As many of us know, college life is filled with a diverse bunch of students living different lifestyles. Some of these standards of living are deemed normal, while others are deemed more risqué. However you look at it, having the way you choose to live your life on campus posted on a Web site for thousands to see is distasteful.… 2 Comments

Books are going out like it's 1999

I may not know much, but I know when areas of culture are doomed to die. Sure, I did the Macarena once or twice, remaining focused on the inevitable decline of said dance and making sure I jumped ship before people started using it in wedding receptions and bar mitzvahs.… 1 Comment

What's so great about Shakespeare, anyway?

The canon has ruined reading for most students of our and new generations. In high school literature class, students are required to read the classics: "The Great Gatsby," "Romeo and Juliet," "Of Mice and Men," "The Heart of Darkness." Let's be honest, while I won't contest the importance or the greatness of these novels, most people are unable to connect with the stories told.… 11 Comments

Be as gay as you want to be

Marriage is a confusing term. As defined by the law, a marriage is between a man and a woman. As defined by the Catholic Church, a marriage is between a man and a woman. As you might guess, this is upsetting to those members of our society who have no interest in marrying someone of the opposite gender.… 1 Comment

Letter to the editor

Editor's Note: The following letter is in response to "We don't need universal health care" by Adam Brown, which appeared in the October 8 issue of the WC. Obviously this article is discussing Sen. Barack Obama's health care plan. Let me clear up a few things.… Post the First Comment

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