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Hi Everyone, My senior will was accidentally excluded from the published DA – so I’m posting it online. Enjoy! Caroline Getz was killed yesterday evening in a tragic accident involving country music star Taylor Swift. According to the authorities, Getz tried to approach Swift at a concert hoping to discuss a collaboration. Thinking Full Article

by Zoë F. Sumo wrestling, the ancient Japanese sport, does not rely on participants’ stature. In professional meets, there are no height and weight regulations—anyone competes against anyone. After reading up on this beloved sport of his (and mourning the curling team’s dramatic loss to Bay), Ezra Stoller (‘11) decided to create an Full Article

by Emmeline H. and Lindsey S. No matter how many times we’ve heard that “there is nothing to fear but fear itself,” we still find plenty of things to be afraid of from string (Linonophobia) to stepmothers (Novercaphobia).   In these cases we’d recommend you stay away from CommuKNITy and Cinderella, but there are some fears Full Article

by Lindsey S. and Emmeline H. Love VitaminWater? Love the labels? Hate the actual drink but still love the labels? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you might be excited to here that the Backpage is hosting a “Write Your Own VitaminWater Label” Contest (we’re still working on giving it a catchy Full Article

by Lindsey S. and Emmeline H. Yes, the dog. She may not be a biped, but who are we to judge? You may have set out in search of your human soulmate, but Alise makes up for her canine status with her big heart (a service dog, she’s committed her life to helping the blind) Full Article

by Katrina A. Joke of the Month: Q: Why did Tigger stick his head in the toilet? A: He was looking for Pooh. Word of the Month: With this phrase no more explanations required. stealth abs (ste-elth-abz, noun). Definition: When your ripped six pack is covered by a layer of fat. Sentence: Joe: This isn’t Full Article