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Prof. Slotkin fictionalizes
the legend of Honest Abe By Jesse
Lava |
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Professor of American Studies and English Richard Slotkin
read aloud from his new book, "Abe: A Novel," on Wednesday night at Russell
House. The book is a fictional account of Abraham Lincoln’s thoughts
and experiences...
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ITS defends security
By Lily Raff |
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Information Technology Services (ITS) officials denied
charges by two anonymous sources in the Feb. 8 Argus that the University’s
Student Information System (SIS) is lacking
appropriate security features. The SIS stores information
on each student, including academic and financial records accessible...
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Editorial
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Editorial: An apology
to ITS |
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The Argus great ly erred in criticizing ITS and the security
of the Student Information System in the Fe b. 8 editorial. Unprofessionally,
an opinion was formed and published before ITS had a chance to defend itself.
Regardless of whether the accusations were valid, ITS should have been
given an opportunity to articulate its stance...
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Column: the
cheese stands alone
On the road to nowhere By Eden Robins |
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With all due respect to those of you who are med school bound,
I could never be a doctor. I think it sounds like a rotten job, and I’ve
always contended that being an auto mechanic would give you the same Mr.
Fix-It satisfaction without all the drama and pukiness of having to disembowel
one of your species. I can no longer say that with such confidence. Now
don’t get me wrong, I still would rather endure enema after grueling enema
than become a doctor...
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Features
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Chinese House celebrates
new year By
Sorradithep Supachanya |
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For those who wish to have luck, prosperity, and happiness
all year round, consider wearing red clothing, sweeping dust off the backdoor,
and hanging the Chinese character "fu" upside down. These are but a few
superstitions to follow during Chinese New Year...
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Weekly Wes Celeb: Hugh-John
Alley Robbins ’03 By
Ben Van Heuvelen |
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So, Hugh, first things first: Where are you from?
I’m from the great state of Maine, a little town called
Richmond.
How was growing up in Maine?
I guess I’m glad I grew up there, but I need some time
away. It was rural.
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Art
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Frames framed By
Bridget Moriarity |
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Gallery visitors do not often linger in front of empty frames,
but the current exhibit in the Zilkha Gallery demands that you do just
that. "Frames of Reference," an exploration of frames
and postmodern notions of "framing," features mostly
empty sixteenth to twentieth century frames...
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A printed history
By Martha Olivo |
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A two part exhibit celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of
the People’s Republic of China, "Fifty Years of Chinese Woodblock Prints,"
will be at Wesleyan through March 10. The two part
exhibit was organized by The Museum of Art Ein Harod,
Israel...
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Sports
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Athletes keep up in the off-season
By
John Landay |
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Every season, while new athletes begin competition, others
watch their sporting year grind to a halt. But activity doesn’t end with
the season. For many of these athletes, the
off-season is a time to prepare themselves mentally and
physically for the long road ahead. Others use the break...
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Men’s basketball
edges out Vassar By
Joe Adler |
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Three days after losing a close home game to Colby College,
76-73, the Wesleyan men’s basketball team took to the road Tuesday night
to face the tough Vassar College Brewers (14-6) in Poughkeepsie, NY. This
time the Cardinals (11-6) came from behind...
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