Author: Mary Carter

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Wilted roses and construction paper: my favorite Valentine memory

My boyfriend Aaron is the world’s worst gift giver. He either forgets or goes out at the last minute, buys wilted flowers, or the worst chocolate ever. He doesn’t mean to; he just can’t seem to get good gifts. Finally, last Valentine’s Day, I decided that I was going to […]

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Music: Tolcher touches hearts with “I Am

Michael Tolcher’s name hasn’t quite found its way into the world of mainstream pop-rock just yet, but he’s waiting. The native of Lovejoy, Georgia, had dreams of being an Olympian and was running track for Georgia Tech before an injury derailed his success as an athlete. He then turned to […]

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Dumb and dumber laws, part two

Many readers seemed to enjoy the “Dumb Laws” article I wrote last quarter, so I thought that I would have a follow up article with laws that are still on the books in the U.S. These laws are still in our system even though they seem extremely ridiculous or even […]

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SAC promises fun-filled February

The Student Activities Committee (SAC) is promising a fun-filled February for everybody. A blood drive will begin on February 11. Walk-ins are accepted. On February 14, Valentine’s Day, SAC will be selling flowers, bears, and candy. Marc Andrews will be singing in front of the One-Stop lobby from 10:30 a.m.-12 […]

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New Reach Director offers counseling services

Connie Moody, new Director of the Reach Program, is available the first Thursday each month from 1-5 p.m. for counseling students, staff, and faculty. She is available to help with problems related to stress, relationships, family, depression, anxiety, gambling, and substance abuse. Moody has a Masters in Social Work and […]

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New Spanish course offered for health care professions

RWC is introducing a new course called Spanish for the Health Care Professions. This course will provide basic knowledge of the Spanish language to students in health care programs and to “non-traditional” students who are working in the area of health care. Students who wish to enroll in the class […]

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Security holds lost and found items

The RWC Lost and Found is located in the Security Office, Muntz Hall Room 134, and personnel are obligated to hold items for 30 days. However, Officer Barbara Henson states that the Office does keep items for the entire quarter plus an additional 30 days to ensure all attempts have […]

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A&S offers communication courses here

Each quarter, the UC College of Arts & Sciences Communication Department offers upper division courses at RWC under the Residence Credit Center (RCC) agreement. For the upcoming Spring Quarter, three A&S Communication courses will be offered at RWC:15 COMM 307 828Introduction to Communication TheoryThursdays, 3-5:40 p.m. 15 COMM 326 828Introduction […]

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Film review: Aviator flies high

In Martin Scorcese’s new movie The Aviator, Howard Hughes loves three things: aviation, beautiful women, and soap. He flies fast, loves hard, and washes his hands, a lot. I got three themes in Howard’s life from this film: ambivalence toward his money, a burning need for adventure (expressed through aviation), […]

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Bookstore half-price book buy back returning soon

The RWC Bookstore has been receiving many calls from students about its half price book buy back deal. Beginning February 28, students can return books to receive half the original price. The sale will continue through exam week. Call the RWC bookstore (745-5610) with any questions. Bookstore hours can be […]