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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...
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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...
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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...
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Let’s Talk (Not Yell) About Penn State

I’m going to say something both wildly popular and wildly unpopular in one phrase: firing Joe Paterno was stupid. Now, before the moralists get on their soapboxes and the football fans start cheering, I’d like to add to tha...
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The Suicide of the Movie Industry

You know how something will be going well for one company, so then all the other companies decide they should get in on it, too? No, I’m not talking about banks ignoring the signs surrounding the collapse of the housing bubbl...
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Stop Online Piracy Act… You’re Kidding, Right?

I love piracy. Generally, this is not something people will admit. At least, not well-educated, law-abiding citizens. But here’s the thing: I don’t pirate material. Feel free to call bullshit if you want, but you can pick u...
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