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Middle Eastern Film Festival goes beyond the headlines

This year, the Middle Eastern Film Festival will showcase several movies that depict everyday life in the Middle East. Fahra Ghannam, Peace Studies professor and the overseer of the series, [...]

February 8, 2006

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What happened to the electric stapler?

In an "Ask the Gazette" last week, we tracked the location of the Beardsley electric stapler to the ResTech help desk; however, it is on the move again. Late last [...]

February 7, 2006

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Reconsidering Raphael’s “embarrassing failure”

Assistant Professor of Art History Patricia Reilly delivered the provocatively-titled lecture "When Imitation is not the Sincerest Form of Flattery: Raphael's Michelangelesque nudes in the Vatican Fire in the Borgo" [...]

February 7, 2006

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College Corner: Interview with David Rosen, computer game-creator extraordinaire

While some Swatties find themselves calling home for cash, at least one of us is an entrepreneur already. David Rosen '08 has found a way to turn his love for [...]

February 6, 2006

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Weekend Roundup: French film and experimental music

Hey. The Super Bowl is this weekend. We at Weekend Roundup only found out a few days ago, but we know you can't wait to watch those commercials, er, the [...]

February 3, 2006

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Super Bowl Sunday: The one day Swatties are like everyone else

As a long bye week draws to a close, Super Bowl Sunday is finally on the horizon. Some salivate with anticipation for the big game, while others wonder why two [...]

February 3, 2006

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What happened to the printer and electric stapler in Beardsley?

Fear not, Beardsley fans, at least for now. The Beardsley printer, one of the few two-sided printers on campus, was moved recently to the new Parrish student center. However, according [...]

February 2, 2006

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College corner with Donna Jo Napoli

Donna Jo Napoli is a professor in the Linguistics department and those who know her understand when we say that she is amazing to talk to. Sweet, funny, kind, and [...]

February 1, 2006

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Has the napkin move worked? Does Sharples use partially hydrogenated oils?

At the beginning of this year, the paper napkins in Sharples were moved from the silverware area to the tables in the hopes that it would reduce waste. The switch [...]

February 1, 2006

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Drama Board to Present Mainstage Musical Ã¢â‚¬Å“Lucky StiffÃ¢â‚¬Â

Ever since the first semester thespians and drama fans alike have been talking about Drama Board's possible upcoming main stage musical, "Little Shop of Horrors." Naturally, there was a great [...]

January 31, 2006

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