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Fame boosting illicit drugs

It looks like Ray Lewis, a two-time champion, is riding into retirement. After a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, the Baltimore Ravens are now 2-0 in Super Bowl appearances. While Ravens fans rejoice, I find myself in a whirlwind of thought.  On Oct. 14, 2012, Lewis suffered a torn triceps in a game against the Dallas Cowboys.  At ...

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Government cuts crime rate

Sunny skies, vast beaches and smiling patrons are some of the ideal features of a person’s dream vacation destination. Add a statue of Jesus overlooking the city from the mountain tops and you have arrived in Brazil’s second largest city, Rio de Janeiro. This coastal town may be the luckiest city in the world because it is soon to host ...

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‘America’s Got Talent’ fails to recognize talent

Imagine the upbeat, modern feel of dub step, but played by a classical musician. It’s beautiful, engaging, but somewhat intimidating. Unusual music like that couldn’t really exist, could it? Ladies and gentlemen, it does. Today’s explosive discovery is none other than the semi-famous “hip hop violinist” of America’s Got Talent. If you haven’t heard of Lindsey Stirling, then you are ...

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CORE to trek the Suwanee

Florida has become the newest destination for CORE this weekend as they head out for a two day trek along the Suwanee River. The trek is approximately 11 miles long, dividing the trip into two parts– five miles on Saturday and six on Sunday. The selected trek is a great beginner’s course according to Thomas Taylor, assistant director of outdoor ...

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Seven states loose financial aid funds

At least seven states are urging students to turn in their FAFSA applications as close to Jan. 1 as possible, due to depleting funds. The states cautioning students are: Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Vermont and Washington. State funds are limited, due to the economic downturn over the past three years—even funds for grants are expected to fall ...

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Fluoride, a poison in disguise

We’re all aware just how important it is to have good dental hygiene. Who wants grubby teeth, and smelly breath? If your mother was anything like mine the infamous question “Have you brushed your teeth yet?” was one that got echoed throughout my childhood, even breaching onto my late teens. It became clearly obvious that a clean mouth was a ...

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Web Exclusive: Top Weekend Picks

1. My senses tell me that your stomach is growling with hunger. That means only one thing: you need to feed it. There’s a place that you could go to in town named Texas Roadhouse. This dine-in restaurant is located at 1874 Clubhouse Dr. Featured on its menu is prime rib, porterhouse T-bone, country fried chicken, grilled pork chops, fried ...

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