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Trekfest looks to break world record
Trekkies and farmers gathered this past weekend for Trekfest XXV in Riverside, Iowa, the “future birthplace” of fictional “Star Trek” character Capt. James T. Kirk.
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Cal Poly’s concrete canoe wins at national competition
Victory for Cal Poly in the National Concrete Canoe Competition was a result of brains and brawn — but mostly brains. Cal Poly took first place last weekend in the American Society of Civil Engineers National Concrete Canoe Competition. Cal Poly beat out 21 other teams from the U.S. and Canada.
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Column: The nightmare of pool ownership
So there I was, walking the mile-and-a-half up the hill in the 90 degree weather and 80 percent humidity for exercise. Why was I doing this?
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Undie runners leave 1,760 pounds of clothes behind
Thousands of half-naked Ohio State U. students stripped to their skivvies and ran through the streets Thursday night to support local homeless during the OSU AXE Undie Run Challenge.
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Senior class goes out at Guinness world record holders
On Sunday afternoon, 710 members of the Washington U. Class of 2010 gathered in the Field House of the Athletic Complex, just like they will at Thursday and Friday’s graduation ceremonies. But instead of receiving diplomas, they received massages—and a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Strongman competition takes it to the extreme
Strongmen ran rampant in Bowling Green, Ohio this past Saturday, lifting people, throwing weights and pulling fire trucks with their hair.
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Offbeat: Prom ball rugby tournament
The Prom Ball tourney was hosted by the U. Wisconsin-Oshkosh Women’s Rugby team and drew 4 other college teams from throughout Wisconsin, including UW-Stout, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Parkside, and UW-Eau Claire.
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Unique T-shirts target employers
While "getting discovered" usually applies to models and actors, a new company called Hire Me Tee, Inc. is hoping to help financial advisers, personal trainers and even dog walkers catch their big break.
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‘Mercury Man’ brought to justice
He darts into classrooms and distracts tours. His naked, silver body attracting the eye of all who see him. Particularly the police officers who arrested him on Auburn U.’s campus Friday afternoon. “I can confirm on April 23, Friday, at 12:02 a.m.