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Alabama student heads to New York for texting competition
A U. Alabama student won the chance to turn texting into a $100,000 cash prize when she advanced to the final round in the LG National Texting Championship that includes 32 finalists.
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Bear mascots banned from football, campus events at Baylor
Lady and Joy, Baylor's live mascots, are now too large to be shown in unconfined spaces in public. The bears will no longer be allowed at football games or other campus events on leashes. The U.S.
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‘Artificial prey’ installed in LSU mascot’s habitat
The Labor Day holiday gave Louisiana State U. students a break from studies and a chance to have some extra fun — an opportunity on which the school’s live tiger mascot literally pounced.
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Alarm clock proves ‘you snooze, you lose’
With classes back in session, students nationwide are attempting to pry themselves out of bed to little avail. But when it’s time to awaken, it’s best not to “abuse the snooze.” Clocky, an alarm clock with functioning wheels, will ensure that you’re up and alert in time for that 8:30 a.
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U. Iowa fans break Hokey-Pokey mark
Iowa Hawkeye fans succeeded in breaking the Guinness world record for the largest organized Hokey-Pokey dance, according to an announcement at the Sept. 4 football game. The event was held Sept.
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Iconic CITGO sign goes dark over Boston’s Kenmore Square
Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York City has the Statue of Liberty and Boston – specifically Kenmore Square – has the CITGO Sign.
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From silly idea to Silly Bandz
Three years ago, Robert Croak of BCP Imports was doing business in Japan when he saw an office product shaped like a duck, and was inspired. According to the Silly Bandz website, Croak was involved in a company that made custom silicone bracelets, similar to the Livestrong bracelets.
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Tomato war splashes downtown Reno
La Tomatina en Reno strengthened my respect for war photographers. After the first calm tomato attack from an elderly man, I thought I could direct plenty of focus on my Glad-wrapped camera. After the second barrage of fruit, focus turned to survival.
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New website lets you ‘bet’ on grades
Think you can score an easy A or two this semester? Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is with Ultrinsic.com, a website where you gamble on your grades. American U. recently joined the table, along with Howard U., George Washington U. and Georgetown U.
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