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Phobia Here, Phobia There; Phobias Phobias Everywhere!

  -Marissa Tomko I have coccinellidaephobia. It’s so bad, especially during the beautiful spring months. I’m so afraid. The reason I am skeptical to tell you what this phobia means is because looking at the word that coccinellidaephobia is associated … Continue reading

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Popcorned: “Arrested Development” Developments

-Casey Klekas In less than a week the new season of Arrested Development will be on the nation’s Instant Queue. In case you haven’t been re-watching every episode like me, here’s where we left off: Michael, George Michael, and a … Continue reading

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Restroom Responsibilities: A Social Contract

-Casey Klekas The public restroom is a beautiful thing. It is a very private affair, I think, to use the restroom. Yet, we’ve come to an agreement that we can all use these rooms for that very private use—the most … Continue reading

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Frosty Treats for Spring Heat

-Rache’ll Brown Sweltering temperatures and lazy spring days bring forth a yearning in me like no other. An overwhelming desire to consume something icy and sweet ensues, and I’m at a loss of what to do. But one day when … Continue reading

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1.21 Gigawatts: Seahorse Armor Inspires Robotic Engineering

-Sarah Keartes Seahorses don’t exactly radiate toughness, but recent studies show that the bone structure of these delicate fish might be the key to unlocking a breakthrough in robotic armor. Iron Man á la seahorse? First of all, yes, seahorses … Continue reading