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2 total in August 2008

  • Orientation Week 2008

    Back-to-School: A Video Primer

    by Patrick Cassels August 25, 2008


    Orientation Week is harvest season for funny videos. As students nationwide - and their cameras - return to campus for another semester of brilliant undergraduate antics, the Internet finds itself flush with a new lineup of dorm room pranks, classroom stunts, and alcohol-fueled bad decisions. Here's a selection of the greatest back-to-school videos CollegeHumor has had the unique honor of featuring:...

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  • Orientation Week 2008

    Late Registration

    by Patrick Cassels August 19, 2008




    James Curtis, PhD.
    Dept. of Humanities

    Dear Prof. Curtis,

    It has come to my attention that your English 212 course, "Mark Twain and the American Spirit," has been filled for the Fall 2008 semester. Unfortunately, I require your class in order to graduate before the Spring, and (through NO fault of my own) failed to register in time. Would it be possible to fit me in at this point? As a father of 3 soon-to-be high school graduates, I'm sure you can understand the seriousness of this situation.

    I understand the necessity of strict deadlines in a busy college system. However, failure to graduate by May would force me to enroll in a summer course and move into an off-campus apartment, such as old Ms. Garrett's basement room on 330 Hibiscus Lane. While this room would of course be less than the mortgage you pay on your house on that very same street, you can respect the financial strain high rents would place on a part-time student -- even one without three lovely daughters to raise. And protect.
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