Archive | Campus Events
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Magic Johnson talks life, sports and scones
In what was easily the most engaging of the five World Within Reach Speaker Series at SUNY-Albany, basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson put on a show that had all the hallmarks of the political speakers that have graced the stage before him.
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‘Family Guy’ creator receives Humanist award
Heralded by a live rendition of the theme from Family Guy, Seth W. MacFarlane, the show’s creator, took a swig of what appeared to be alcohol in front of a packed audience at Memorial Church this Saturday. “This is kind of hilarious doing this in a church.
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Bill Maher skewers religion, politicians
Comedian Bill Maher had a warning for all those at his George Washington U. performance Saturday night: “It’s going to get worse.” “Folks, get that stick right out of your ass,” he advised the sold-out audience at the start of his show.
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Sen. Scott Brown urges bipartisanship
Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) emphasized the need for bipartisanship and cooperation in order to solve the country's pressing issues while addressing a crowd of over 200 students at Georgetown U. Thursday evening.
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Candidates discuss economy-related topics in civil manner
Eight of 10 declared Republican presidential hopefuls descended on Dartmouth College yesterday to outline their fiscal policies in the economy-centric debate.
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Meghan McCain speaks to UConn students
The UConn Rainbow Center sponsored a conversation on Tuesday night with Meghan McCain, noted blogger and daughter of United States Senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain.
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After 34 years on the bench, Stevens reflects on law, elections and Watergate
Retired Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court John Paul Stevens spoke about his past legal decisions and personal experiences while serving on the court before a packed audience at Princeton U. on Monday afternoon.
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Dukakis speaks on political climate
Michael Dukakis, the former Governor of Massachusetts and the 1988 Democratic presidential nominee, spoke at Brandeis U. Wednesday evening, recounting his past in politics and views on a medley of current issues. He began with a brief speech exhorting students to consider a career in government.
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Napolitano urges immigration enforcement ‘reality check’
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano defended the Obama Administration’s immigration enforcement policies at American U. Oct. 5.