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Freshman tackles her way to the top of the national rugby scene
By Andrea Morabito
To say that freshman Tess Kohanski is a quick learner would be an understatement. Only eight months after picking up the game of rugby, she finds herself in the sport's national spotlight. Kohanski, a member of the Syracuse University women's rugby club, was recently named as one of 28 players on the Under-19 national rugby squad.
School's in for the summer: Plethora of course options helps students get ahead academically
By Jackie Saunders
Apprehensive that his traditional background of science education may not coincide with Mormon beliefs, Brian Allen signed up for the classes anyway. After some online research and careful consideration, Allen concluded it will be interesting to take online summer science courses through Brigham Young University.
Coming attractions: Your guide to the hottest summer releases
By Tim Goessling
FESTIVALS Bonnaroo - It's all going down June 16 to 18 in Manchester, Tenn. When I say "all," I mean everything you could possibly want: drugs, sex and rock 'n' roll. Well, rock 'n' roll is a broad label to put on the roster for the show, since Common, Radiohead and Damian Marley all are featured in the lineup.
Despite high college tuition, intellectual progression is still in question
By Christine Bald
It's exam week here at Syracuse University, which indicates a lot of things. The last week of school means that a whole summer of getting your brain good and empty for next year is just around the corner. It means Bird Library, not Theta Chi, is now the place where you are most likely to run into people who lived on your floor freshman year.
College lifestyle attracts pungent visitors to campus
By Taylor Engler
There's something stinking up the Syracuse University campus, and its not coming from the fraternity house bathrooms. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the skunk is a member of the weasel family that stands out from other woodland creatures because of the potent odor it releases when a potential attacker startles it.
Vivacious grandmothers encourage students to live life to the fullest
By Taylor Engler
As my last column for the school year, I feel as though I should be all rainbows and puppies and pageant answers, but unfortunately I have to give you a little rain cloud before I let the sun in. This weekend, I had to attend my nana's memorial service. She passed away from cancer a few weeks ago.
