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When 24-year-old medical student Stephanie Williams competed in the Miss D.C. beauty pageant, she swapped scrubs for a ball gown. But now she is donning a medical uniform once again.

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Medicine and the crown

An audience made up mostly of Computer Science Technology (CST) students and instructors sat captivated for more than three hours on Aug. 12 to hear TSTC alumnus Jason Jurecka speak about his life as a game programmer and give insider tips on how to break into the industry.

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Computer Science alumnus speaks about life in the gaming industry

As a history teacher in the Bradford, Pa.

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New sheriff in town takes over cross-country

I recently discovered a newly-opened seafood restaurant on Kings Highway. Immediately after passing it, the promotion sign seized my attention, not suggesting, but in fact telling me I would soon visit the establishment.The restaurant sign, which reads “Lazy Fisherman,” has a picture of a bearded hillbilly sitting barefoot, holding a long fishing pole with a catfish on the end.

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Sampling of Shreveport: The Lazy Fisherman

I am almost 35 years old, and I can honestly tell you that nothing in my life had prepared me for the overwhelming joy I felt when, last year, I became a father. But even that could not prepare me for the overwhelming joy I felt when, last week, I rode the Mega Rocket Supercoaster at Six Flags New England.

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Nothing Can Compare to the Joy of Being a Father Except the Joy of Riding This Roller Coaster

The acronyms, emoticons and abbreviations of text talk are not replacing standard English, according to multiple academic studies and GW professors.

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OMG! Text-talk takeover is NBD

As the new academic year begins, you realize that once you leave the comfort of moms kitchen or the university meal plan, your food choices at DePauw become a thrice-daily reminder of your increasing independence. Meals are no longer planned and presented for your passive consumption – the eating habits that begin during these four years establish the eating routine for the rest of your life.

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A well-stocked dorm fridge can impact academic success

Another summer gone, another school year has arrived. Whether youre a young freshman or a super senior, youre here. Youve heard it before this is supposed to be the time of your life.

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College.

Mostly out of curiosity, I decided to experience the ancient practice of fasting. Knowing that it would be a bad idea to jump into it blindfolded, I did some research. I discovered the main benefit is the detoxification of organs.

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A fasting experience

It seems like girls have all the fun, and it sucks. You often hear about “Girls Night Out,” while the guys are left to their own devices. Women have “Painting with a Twist,” where they can go drink wine with their girlfriends and learn how to paint “Slumber Parties,” where they drink, talk about men and buy sex toys and numerous other events aimed at female bonding.

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A guide to "Guys’ Night Out"