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There was a commercial a couple years ago where a bunch of people stood outside a “big tobacco company” building and fell at the same time for a “die in.” It was one of those Truth commercials that’ve been pretty popu...

by Jen Novotny

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USG is suffocating the alternative scene on Long Island

by Nickolas Mellace If I had to summarize my thoughts on USG’s decision-making in regards to musical events over the past three years, I’d compare them to an abusive, alcoholic boyfriend. “I swear, I’ll never hit you ag...

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Hooray for Finals!

It’s that wonderful time of year again. Finals! If you have time to read this today, either you’re through with the bane of most students’ existences, or you’re procrastinating. In either case, congratulations! Personal...

by Jen Novotny

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Why Do We Need a Sassy Gay Friend?

I am accused of being a hipster on a day-to-day basis. One of the few times I will accept the accusation is when I huff about how I was watching the Sassy Gay Friend on YouTube before he was popular. For the uninitiated, the Sa...

by Colleen O'Connor

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Tuition is Too Damn High

You know that guy who ran under “The Rent is Too Damn High Party” for governor of New York? That guy was crazy, but when I started thinking about my topic for this week, that phrase popped into my head, but with a twist. Tu...

by Jen Novotny

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The Queer Guide to Surviving the Holidays

So now that the holiday season has officially descended upon us (I am one of the purists who won’t allow a chord of Christmas music in her home until after Thanksgiving ends), we’re in for a month or so of familial obligati...

by Colleen O'Connor

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