I have this friend I’ve known since high school who, at first glance, you would probably not consider a “mountain folk.” He’s super into computer science, loves to study Taoism, …
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Dawn FM, a Slightly Flawed Sonic Adventure
“Dawn FM” opens with a quick minute-and-a-half song consisting of a single verse and a line from Jim Carrey. “You are listening to 103.5 Dawn FM,” he says in a …
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A Moment of Meditation on Meditation
At the beginning of this semester, I’m here to say that you should meditate. Find a time, a space, anywhere really, and do it. We’re all stressed about classes, but …
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Falafel Inc.
There’s a sign outside Falafel Inc. that reads “Home of the $3 Falafel Sandwich,” and I think it’s probably the best advertising that Falafel Inc. could possibly use to pitch …
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“Neon Genesis Evangelion”: Trauma and Robots
I’m not really an anime fan. Sure, I grew up watching the Studio Ghibli classics like “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke,” and I’ve been known to watch an episode of …
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Dave Chappelle breaks the rules of comedy
Honestly, I wasn’t going to watch “The Closer.” The new Netflix special starring comedian Dave Chappelle wasn’t something that I had found super appealing even before the massive controversy that …
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Why the NC Miata reigns superior
I’ll admit it; I’m a sucker for Miatas. The little Japanese roadster introduced by Mazda in 1989 was a smash hit when it was released, and more than thirty years …
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Meet SGA Co-president Philip Krabill
A new year on campus ushers newly elected positions in EMU’s Student Government Association, including SGA Co-President Philip Krabill! Philip is a senior studying Peacebuilding and Development and Bible, Religion, …
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Fickle games and why we are all monsters
When I sat down to watch the 2007 remake of Michael Haneke’s “Funny Games,” I didn’t know what I was getting into. It had been a typical boys’ night at …
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Quality over quantity in automotive show
It’s not rare that car shows around here become dominated by a slew of older folks slowly pacing their way into a venue in chromed-out resto modded mustangs from their …