The Record - CSB/SJU

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Volume CXVIII, No. XXIII

December 8, 2005

Book buyback myths revealed

Are the bookstores ripping us off?

Why do we sometimes pay $150 for one textbook and only receive $20 when we sell it back? Full Story

Consider small acts of kindness for small acts of kindness

What's the difference between a Johnnie and a Tommie?

A Johnnie is capable of reading that question on his own. Full Story

Follow the rules, be an ‘average American'

Once upon a time, there was a thing called "American culture."

But this was a time when a white majority didn't believe anyone was capable of having culture unless they were white — so culture was easy to define. Full Story

Ignore those small-town stereotypes

I've been hearing it all my life, and it is just getting worse.

Just because I'm from Stearns County, and not from the Twin Cities, doesn't automatically make me unintelligent. Full Story

In farewell, senior encourages activism

As I write this article, the last of its kind, I cannot help but feel a little sad. In a little more than a week, I will leave CSB/SJU for good.

Though, of course, I'll be back to visit, I'll never again be a college kid. Full Story

Question what SFCT really brings to campus

One can really sympathize with the College Democrats. Their last e-mail, the one advertising speakers Mike Hatch and Matt Entenza, ended with "we won't bombard your inboxes with countless e-mails about the same event."

Upon reading it, immediately my anti-SFCT flames were stoked, and as soon as I got the umpteenth e-mail notifying me of the same event of a speaker of questionable integrity, I was ready for an all-out opinion page battle. Full Story

Ring in the new year with a few easy resolutions

Whether it's to lose five pounds or give up addictions such as smoking or Facebook, most CSB/SJU students will pick New Year's resolutions in the coming weeks.

To make the burden of choosing a little easier, here are a few students might consider: Full Story

Work to give CSB a more social atmosphere

"Hey, there's a sweet dance at O'Connell's tonight! Everyone's going to be there!"

This is something we haven't heard by CSB or SJU students. Full Story