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Get light-headed with The Faint and Bright Eyes

Jason LeRoy May 4, 2005

Despite naming their newest album Wet From Birth, The Faint appears to be pretty dry in this photo.Credit: Jason LeRoyOmaha-based indie dance band The Faint presently find themselves in the spotlight on...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Daily Kent Stater May 4, 2005

‘They do it too’ not an acceptable defense for reactionary filibusterDear Editor:Your May 3 editorial advocating the Senate filibuster is curious. You are misguidedly defending an institution that...

Mexico shows power of the people

Greg M. Schwartz May 4, 2005

It's Cinco de Mayo, so let's have a Mexican history lesson. Most Americans view this holiday as a Mexican St. Patrick's Day — we're not really sure what it's about, but it's a good excuse to party. Today's...

Jon Spencer’s Heavy Trash is recycled rockabilly

Jon Dieringer May 4, 2005

Jon Spencer (left) and Matt Verta-Ray make up the blues/rockabilly side project Heavy TrashCredit: Beth RankinHeavy Trash is a side-project of Jon Spencer and Matt Verta-Ray who both play in bands that...

Long and short of sexual myths

Sarika Jagtiani May 4, 2005

Oh, you have such a big hand, I think we all know what that means, Mr. Big Stuff.Credit: Andrew popikAs a sex columnist, people tell me things I don’t necessarily want to hear.I am like a sex shrink...

Aimee Mann delivers strong punch with ‘Arm’

Jason LeRoy May 4, 2005

PHOTO COURTESY OF SUPER EGOCredit: Jason LeRoyWhat the hell is going on with boxing right now? First there was Million Dollar Baby, then the trailers for Cinderella Man, and now there is The Forgotten...

Not all floors have RAs; students unsatisfied with level of support

Adria Barbour May 4, 2005

The university has a lack of resident assistants, due to various factors, and some say this is causing problems for students and as well as RAs on campus.Robin Gagnow, assistant director of Residence Services,...

‘House of Wax’ not all it’s ‘cracked’ out to be

Erika Kreider May 4, 2005

Wax on, wax off! Chad Michael Murray and Elisha Cuthbert get scared in House of Wax.Credit: Erika Kreider“That’s hot.”The phrase Paris Hilton tried to trademark does not fail to slide its way into...

Jewish Studies looking for growth

Joseph A. Stanonik May 4, 2005

When the Jewish Studies program returned in Fall 2004, new director Richard Steigmann-Gall knew reestablishing the program would be difficult.The program, which only offers minors, took an absence in the...

Taking action on May 4

Shelley Blundell May 4, 2005

Although protesters were few, ideas and voices were plentiful, loudProtestors line up in the Taylor Hall parking lot and memorial site yesterday afternoon.Credit: Andrew popik“Not my president, not my...

Our View

Editorial Board May 4, 2005

'Culture of caring' not seen in layoffsOn Monday President Carol Cartwright announced the layoffs of 35 employees and the elimination of 31 vacant positions to save the university $2.2 million.The cuts...

University gets creative seeking regional funds

Ryan Loew May 4, 2005

Economic downturn in the state of Ohio has made budget cuts a reality for higher education during recent years.And as state support for higher education shrinks, less money from the governor means more...

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