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The October 21st article 'The ugly truth about tanning' misses the mark on the use of indoor sunbeds.


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Students sound off

Anyone who was present in the Student Union on Thursday could sense the tension in the air. Candidates for the Student Association presidency and their supporters battled for as many votes as possible from the undergraduate community.


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By the horns

Get ready to hate me. The football team won't be repeating as Mid-American Conference champions.


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Substance abuse negatively affects marriage

Marriage can be difficult – and adding drugs to the equation can make it even more so. In emotionally stressful situations, people sometimes turn to illicit substances, making marriage even harder and creating a vicious cycle of resentment.


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Finance 101

Roughly 56 percent of college students carry four or more credit cards in their wallets to pay for everything from education to groceries. With an accumulating average debt of almost $3,000 a year for the typical college student, the financial future doesn't look positive.


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Road woes continue

After enduring a tough loss against Toledo this past Friday, the women's soccer team looked to split its road trip with a win at Bowling Green on Sunday afternoon.


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Free hugs

Five years ago, Juan Mann returned to his hometown of Sydney, Australia. No one was standing at the terminal with arms out stretched to welcome him home. No one was happy that he was back.


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Stepping up

An extremely important event is underway in a little-known region of Pakistan. The country's security forces have launched an offensive to recapture the mountainous tribal region on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan.


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The ugly truth about tanning

As the cold and dreary winter months approach, students flock to indoor tanning salons to brighten their complexions and fight off the chill.


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Farah accused of bribing students

Late Tuesday evening, officials confirmed that an investigation is brewing after allegations surfaced that former Student Association President Hassan Farah attempted to bribe two students for this week's election.



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