Study finds off-campus party hosts drink more than party-goers

Study finds off-campus party hosts drink more than party-goers

30 January 2012

By Amanda Pierce

Whether it's beer, wine or liquor, a new study says that off-campus-party hosts tend to drink more alcoholic drinks than their guests.

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Bill Cosby discusses the entertainment industry then and now

Bill Cosby discusses the entertainment industry then and now

30 January 2012

By Ben Kendall

Like an aged prizefighter, Bill Cosby walked onto the center stage, shoulders back, chin down. Turning toward the audience, he displayed his shirt with a grin. In black with yellow lettering, it read, “Oregon Rose Bowl 2012.” And the crowd went wild.

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iPad and other tablet use can lead to neck, back pain, study says

30 January 2012

By Josephine Woolington

Touch-screen tablets such as the iPad and the Kindle can save students from carrying heavy backpacks full of textbooks and notebooks, but a new study found these devices are not free of health risks.

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Study shows marijuana use declining, prescription drug abuse skyrocketing

30 January 2012

By David Leffler

A recent U.S. government study has revealed a decrease in the use of marijuana and cocaine, in every generation since the 1960s, along with a large increase in the abuse of prescription medication by young people.

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Column: Unpaid internships often worth it

30 January 2012

By Melissa Michalak

Excitement overwhelms you as you hang up the phone. You pinch yourself to make sure you’re not dreaming. It’s for real: You were just offered your dream internship.

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Movie review: “Man on a Ledge”

Movie review: “Man on a Ledge”

30 January 2012

By Derrick Rossignol

As far as thrillers go, everyone enjoys a great film that keeps them on the edge of their seats — or, in this case, the edge of a building.

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Editorial: Follow the money in higher education

30 January 2012

By Harvard Crimson Editorial Board

Among President Obama’s numerous declarations during the State of the Union last week, one of the more noteworthy commitments he made was to increasing the affordability of higher education.

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Students more liberal, but less active, study says

30 January 2012

By Rachel Eides

Freshmen may be decidedly more liberal in their political and social views, but less politically active than ever, according to a Higher Education Research Institute report published Wednesday.

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Editorial: Click with caution

30 January 2012

By Minnesota Daily Editorial Board

In our fast-paced society, it’s important to stop for a moment and take a look at what our multi-tasking habits may be doing to us.

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Column: Apple should lead the way to better work standards

30 January 2012

By Danielle Faipler

Last May, an Apple factory in Chengdu, China exploded due to unsafe working conditions and hazardous materials. There were two blasts that year; four workers were killed and 77 were injured.

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