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Kent State professor shouts ‘Death to Israel’, storms out during pro-Israeli speech
Former Israeli diplomat Ishmael Khaldi’s lecture was going smoothly until an altercation with a Kent State U. professor threatened to derail Tuesday night’s event. After the speech ended, Khaldi opened the floor to a Q-and-A session.
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Dolphins’ WR Brandon Marshall talks mental health
On Monday night one week ago, Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Brandon Marshall was in New York, going one-on-one with Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis on national television.
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Egyptian activists recall Arab Spring protests and political turmoil
Two Egyptians who played a major role in the revolution that removed former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak from power this spring spoke at American U. Oct. 20 and 21 about their experiences in the revolution.
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Economist Mankiw discusses financial problems facing nation
Greg Mankiw, an economics professor at Harvard U. and economic advisor to presidential candidate Mitt Romney, discussed the challenges facing monetary and fiscal policy at Princeton U. on Thursday afternoon.
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Coulter speech amuses, offends
Students who attended Ann Coulter's speech Thursday evening at Georgetown U. came with a range of expectations. Some, like Dan Galloway attended the event because they find Coulter entertaining. Sam Greco, a moderate conservative, came to hear her comments on economic policy.
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Spurlock explores brand placement in recent film
Not just anyone can convince corporate sponsors to pay someone to satirize them. Morgan Spurlock, director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “Super Size Me,” spoke Thursday at Duke U.
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Frank urges support for Israel in quest for peace
The United States must support Israel's right to exist in order to establish peace in the Middle East, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. told an audience at Brown U. last night. Frank said support for Israel is crucial in creating a two-state peace between Israel and Palestine.
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Obama restructures Jobs Act, outlines plans
After his jobs plan hit a roadblock in Congress, the president hit the road. During a two-day bus tour of North Carolina and Virginia, President Barack Obama urged locals to pressure their congressmen to vote for the American Jobs Act.
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Former VP Al Gore tackles pollution
Photo by Corey Wheeler / The South End Former Vice President Al Gore focused on the Great Lakes over global climate issues and the continual fight to eliminate pollution during the Oct.