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ASUO Elections tactics offputting, invasive for freshmen

Student volunteers: You’ve probably seen them more times than you can count, and with the ASUO elections last week, they swarmed around campus more than usual. At the college level, I expect student organizations to have a relatively high degree … Continue reading

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Don’t ask, and don’t tell just yet…

By: Sam Bouchat A new magazine has just been launched called OutServe, aimed at gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender military members, both in celebration of the recent repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and as a means of spreading pertinent … Continue reading

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BRINGing green to Eugene

By: McKenzie Ingram Eugene: a city where the color green means environment, nature, and sustainability rather than money, capitalism and wealth. A place where community benefit means more than monetary gain. Where tall trees and flowing rivers hold more value … Continue reading

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Phantoms in the brain

Losing a limb is a traumatic event in and of itself, but what if that limb haunted you for the rest your life? In the sensory cortex of the brain, there is a map of the body. Each body part … Continue reading

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Miscarriage — I mean, prenatal murder

By: Sam Bouchat A  lot of uproar has arisen due to the pending legislation regarding the federal funding, or lack thereof, for Planned Parenthood. It’s becoming more and more apparent that, not only do people have opinions, they will not … Continue reading

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Crazy animal sex

You think your Valentine’s night was a crazy kink-fest of sex? Think again. This is how other animals celebrated their Valentine’s Day… 1.      Bonobos: Sex is Life Everyone knows about chimpanzees – they went into space, they do funny tricks,  … Continue reading

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Barbie and Ken Unite!

By: Sam Bouchat If you’ve been following Barbie on Twitter (let’s face it, you have) then you know that several years back, she and Ken had a falling out. Why the hell this matters to anyone, ever, is a mystery, … Continue reading

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Cell extravaganza adventure tour

Welcome to Disney’s Cell Adventure Land! I’m your Tour Guide, JoAnna Wendel, and today we’re going to learn all about cells! They’re what you’re made of! They copy themselves! They’re like tiny little cities! As a safety precaution, please keep … Continue reading

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The Kill Switch

By Sam Bouchat An “Internet Kill Switch” from 2009 is back before Senate, asking the ever-pertinent question: how much control should the government have on our communication? This switch, should it be approved, will be a comical rendition not unlike … Continue reading

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Five things that were once science fiction

1.      Trekkies rejoice: Vulcan could exist! Yes, you read correctly. Spock’s home planet could actually exist. Maybe. Epsilon Eridani, the planetary system located about 10 light years (62 trillion miles) away from us, supposedly holds the planet Vulcan within its … Continue reading

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