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Go fly an origami kite, Charlie Brown

Make paper kits, and then test fly them. On Saturday, March 3, in the final workshop for the new RWC ARTivities series, each family will make at least two types of kites under the direction of a Japanese Origami artist.ARTivities events are held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the UC […]

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Book Review: “Dark Lord” fills in some “Star Wars” gaps

I read “Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader,” by James Luceno, a while ago, and I deeply enjoyed it. I am a “Star Wars” geek, and I’ve always been curious about those missing years between Episode 3 and Episode 4. There are about 18 years between the two. This […]

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UC offering study abroad in China this summer

The University of Cincinnati and Xi’an International Studies University (XISU) will offer a summer Chinese class from June 11 to July 16, 2007, in Xi’an, China. According to RWC Professor Shaorong Huang, who is helping coordinate the program, this is a program for students who have successfully completed a minimum […]

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New non-credit ESL courses set for spring

If you need something educational to pass the time, you can take one of two new non-credit courses to be offered this spring at RWC: English Conversation Circle and Grammar and Editing. English Conversation Circle is a class designed for English as a Second Language students who would like to […]

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My World: Reader beware, you’re in for a scare

I once heard Jim Carrey say in an interview, “Don’t get inside my head because you’ll get hurt,” or something along those lines. I feel the exact same way, but what the hell? I’ll let you into my head for just a little bit. Let’s face it: if you’re reading […]

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Nursing graduates excel on license exam

The RWC Nursing Department announced last week that 97.6 percent of 2006 RWC Nursing graduates who took the RN licensure exam in 2006 passed the examination. According to Professor Marisue Naber, Chair of the RWC Nursing Department, the program has consistently enjoyed a very high pass rate. “I wish to […]

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On the Spot: Valentine’s plans

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Alicia Lonnemann“I am single at the time! So my best friend and I are going to the movies and out to eat.” Alisha Davis “I am going to a romantic dinner and a movie maybe.” Elizabeth Gagliardi “Because my fiance and I have […]

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Decanal Review: student opinions matter

Our Dean, Dr. Dolores Straker, has decided to undergo review as she has expressed her interest in remaining the Raymond Walter’s College Dean for another term. Dean Straker has an opportunity to present her thoughts regarding how the college is doing each quarter at the dean’s forum, as well as […]

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Enrollment down, says Dean: semester switch not likely soon

The RWC Winter 2007 Enrollment numbers have been announced recently by Dean Dolores Straker, and a small decrease is shown across the board. According to the Dean, enrollment and consequently income from tuition are both down compared to last year’s numbers.Enrollment is down 1.3 percent, which, in turn, affects the […]

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My World: The smoking ban is not so bad

I wrote an article last quarter about the ban on smoking in public places. At that point I was having mixed feelings about whether or not I liked the idea because I work at Buffalo Wild Wings and I believed it might ruin our business, therefore me not getting as […]