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From Russia with Trillions of Diamonds

Chris Tormos, Staff Writer October 17, 2012

By Chris Tormos – Staff Writer The Russian government recently declassified the 30-year-old discovery of a 35-million-year-old, 60-mile-wide diamond field; remnants of an asteroid crater in eastern...

Extraordinary Claims, Extraordinary Evidence

October 17, 2012

By Michael Dobbins – Contributing Writer When deliberating the mysteries of the world, atheists often quote the late Carl Sagan’s declaration that “extraordinary claims require extraordinary...

Campaigning on Consoles

October 17, 2012

By Luis Badillo – Staff Writer Owners of an Xbox 360 now have a chance to be inundated with campaign ads. The presidential race has broken through the “fourth wall” and is reaching out to younger...

“Meet John Doe” – A Feel Good Classic

October 17, 2012

By Nell Greaney – Staff Writer and Desiree Dylong – Copy Editor The man with the suit stands by the microphone as he reads the script with shaky hands. His nerves are evident in his voice, but...

The Ryder Cup – Golf and Nationalism

October 17, 2012

By Matt Hansen – Contributing Writer Photo by Matt Hansen Photo by Matt Hansen On what was supposed to be a coronation of golf talent and patriotism on a pleasant Sunday afternoon, Team USA...

Student Spotlight: Mimi and Me

October 17, 2012

By Jon-Paul Kreatsoulas - Staff Writer When one thinks of a musical duo, the instrument choice and the arrangements that follow are considered by the standard each musician sets. Their interests...

Seven Psychopaths

October 17, 2012

By Matthew Greenberg – Sports Editor Brilliantly written and directed by Martin McDonagh, Seven Psychopaths exemplifies the best of comedy, action, thriller, and philosophical genres. Set in Los...

Records Were Meant to be Broken

Matthew Greenberg, Sports Editor October 17, 2012

By Matthew Greenberg – Sports Editor The stage was set for history to be made. Sunday Night Football has become a staple of primetime football and the stars were in place for a showdown. New Orleans...

NHL Lockout to Effect Regular Hawks Season

October 17, 2012

By Katie Kelly – Staff Writer As the leaves begin to fall off the trees, hockey pucks typically drop on the ice. However, thanks to the NHL lockout it doesn’t look like it will happen this fall....

NFL Fines: A Question of Ridiculousness

October 17, 2012

By Greg Adler – Staff Writer Ever wonder why players in the NFL make the heaping piles of money that they do? A main reason is to offset the amount they pay in fines. The NFL big-wigs have determined...

Molly’s Cupcakes and Cookies and Brownies and More!

October 17, 2012

By Christos Liardakis – Opinions Editor Students and Boystown residents will be greatly pleased when they visit Molly’s Cupcakes at 2536 N. Clark Street. Although they are best known for their...

Looper

October 17, 2012

By Christos Liardakis Rian Johnson’s newest film Looper, is a mix of futuristic sci-fi and action. The most unique part about this movie is how time travel is integrated into the story line and...

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