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Finance School Abuzz at the University of Texas at Austin

ABC News On Campus reporter Chelsey Delaney blogs: Yesterday at 10 a.m. my professor asked our sleepy journalism class of 60, "How many of you care about the stock market?" Three raised their hands. I hesitated, considering the question. "You...

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September 18, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (1)

"Don't Tase Me Bro!": One Year Later

ABC News On Campus reporter Miles Doran blogs: It's a special day at the University of Florida. One year ago today, telecommunications student Andrew Meyer yelped that infamous phrase as he was tasered at a campus town hall meeting held...

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September 17, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (7)

'Hurricane Parties' Offer Camaraderie, Resources

When Hurricane Ike swept into Texas last weekend, Austin's phone networks went down. The UT-Arkansas football game was postponed, and students' relatives were worried. As winter brought some children snow days in the north, summer brought us southerners hurricane days....

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September 15, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

University of Florida's Playboy Covergirl

At the University of Florida it's not what people are talking about... but who they're talking about. UF public relations major Kelly Carrington, 22, will be featured on the October cover of Playboy magazine. That news made the Friday cover...

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September 15, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (2)

The Consumer Olympics: Navigating Craigslist

Craigslist.org put a roof over my head. It additionally gave me a bed to sleep in, and one day I hope it will provide me with a bicycle (when we are ready to take that step in our relationship). But...

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September 11, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (3)

Candy for Votes? McCain Backers Make a Sweet Offer

Welcome to the Campus Chatter blog. You might be wondering, "Who the heck is this kid and why should I read this blog? " First, an introduction: My name is Miles Doran (no, my parents did not name me after...

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September 11, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (23)

Steve Miller Band Hits Sour Note With Some Students

University of Florida officials announced this past weekend that the Steve Miller Band will be performing at Gator Growl, the largest student-run pep rally in the world. They're following last year's Lynyrd Skynyrd performance. I've noticed students here in Gainesville...

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September 11, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (6)

The Texas Cynic

"I like to tell people that my childhood was a social experiment. I grew up in a town of 300 people, with no brothers and sisters, an hour away from civilization, and two workaholic parents. I went to school in...

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September 10, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)