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Wallis: Poverty is the New Slavery

The power of the religious right is being broken, Jim Wallis said to a packed chapel Tuesday night, calling for a new social movement that recognizes poverty, war and the environment as crucial moral issues. Read more...

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Alley Cat: From Styer to You

Alley Cat: as defined by Dictionary.com (who uses Webster anymore anyway?) is either a stray cat, or a promiscuous woman. According to Wikipedia, Alley Cat is a digital game for computers or Atari. Read more...

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Off-Campus Houses, Part 3: Cider and Burnt

The Burnt House residents goof off in the downstairs living room. From left: Karl Yoder, Peris Ruiru, Jordan Tew, Ed Lunney, Emily Hatch, a friend holding Chi-chi, Rita McCrae and Kevin Linn. Read more...

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Player of the Week: Ethan Fry

Sophomore Ethan Fry rose to the occasion in two different volleyball matches over the weekend and in return earns Player of the Week honors. Read more...

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Bring Me Solomon's Sword

Yesterday I walked through the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem. There are four quarters of the Old City and the Jewish quarter was largely closed because of Shabbat. It was interesting to see the Wailing Wall so packed out. Read more...