Monthly Archives: October 2008

Oregon-Cal prediction and gameday linkage

This Saturday will define the rest of the season for both teams involved. The great thing about following the Ducks is that they have these moments every season, “relevance” would be the term I think, whether they win that moment … Continue reading

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Nick Reed named Lott Trophy quarterfinalist

Release courtesy of thelotttrophy.com NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.. – Oregon senior defensive end Nick Reed is one of twenty collegiate defensive players to earn a spot on the Lott Trophy quarterfinalist list, it was announced today.  Each of the 20 players … Continue reading

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The Gym Is No Fashion Show

Girls are too self-conscious when they go to the gym. Though I make sure I at least look presentable, I refuse to put the extra, unnecessary effort into primping and polishing my look prior to a gym excursion. I go … Continue reading

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Fearing Failure

Last week I received a D on a midterm for the first time. I might as well have failed. I suppose it was inevitable this would happen to me at some point or another. It seems we each have that … Continue reading

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The Pups and Downs of Buying a Dog in College

I recently purchased a dog, a beautiful little Beagle puppy named Shasta. Many people I’ve met in college have debated whether to get an animal in college. Some think it’s too much of a commitment and a responsibility; others aren’t … Continue reading

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Pumpkin beer

Attack of the pumpkins! With the seasonal flood of jack-o-lantern orange in the beer aisle, I decided to find out whether a pumpkin beer could ever be taken seriously. My roommate and I sampled the five kinds we could find … Continue reading

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Costume dilemmas? University students weigh in on their favorite Halloween attire

Undecided about what you’ll wear to next weekend’s festivities?  I  posted a note on Facebook.com last week, asking acquaintances to offer their alternatives to the standard, provocative vixen costumes college women wear. I received an overwhelming amount of response, mostly … Continue reading

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Midterm Madness

I am definitely ready for midterms to be over. It seems like school has barely started and already it’s Week 5; we’re officially in the middle of test central. I had the pleasure of taking back-to-back exams today, as well … Continue reading

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