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Alcohol Creates 'Two Different Campuses'

"It's almost like two different campuses," remarked a second year student in response to a random survey this week on campus drinking. Read more...

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Over the Rhine Comes Into the Valley

From opening for Bob Dylan to performing in Holland, folk band Over the Rhine brings 17 years of playing together to the Mennofolk stage this weekend. Read more...

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Mennonite Bikers Move Towards Better Communication

On Aug. 25, after thirty-five hundred and eighty-four miles and 10 states, Bike Movement, a group of young adults with a mission, finished its 42 day bicycle journey across the country in Ocean City, NJ. The bikers started July 10th in Portland, Oregon. Read more...

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Royals MVP: Most Valuable Physician

Mike Downey's original training facilities at EMU consisted of one tape bench and a whirlpool in a closet-like room. 17 years later, Downey continues to manage the training room as head athletic trainer. Read more...

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Was Mark Foley Created?

When six-term Florida Representative Mark Foley resigned last week and went into hiding the public’s reaction was predictable. It was his sexual orientation that made the event newsworthy. Read more...