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Laptop stickers celebrate individuality
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Laptop stickers celebrate individuality

From rocks to baseball cards, comics, and magnets, collections are common among people of all ages. Here on campus, many people collect laptop stickers that often describe themselves well. Whether they’re repping their hometown or favorite sports team, announcing their political views, or showing off their Greek letters, stickers on laptops help open the windows...

Junior designs major in International Affairs
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Junior designs major in International Affairs

Junior Elizabeth James wanted to study philosophy, religion, and politics, so she created her own major that incorporates all three disciplines: International Affairs. “It’s basically understanding the reasons decisions are made, so understanding the religious reasons as to why people in politics make certain decisions, and the philosophical side of it,” James said. Even before...

That’s Sew Neat: junior starts Greek letter business
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That’s Sew Neat: junior starts Greek letter business

For junior Rachael Menosky, what began as a hobby has now become a full-fledged business. At the end of her freshman year, Menosky, a member of Pi Beta Phi, learned to sew and started making t-shirts and sweatshirts containing Greek letters for herself and a few friends. She now owns a shop called That’s Sew...

Multiple choice versus matching: Research tests ability to recall information
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Multiple choice versus matching: Research tests ability to recall information

College students may not enjoy taking tests, but according to a study three Hillsdale College students presented last weekend, test-taking may be what helps them learn. On Friday, seniors Mary Blendermann, Colby Clark, and Giannina Imperial presented their research in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, the top international...