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Panther Passport Program: Encouraging participation through bribery

Letter to the Editor

Is this university actually going to pay for students’ participation? As Mindy Maddux said in last week’s article, the Panther Passport Program “is a way for students to earn money for participating in things that most of them are already attending anyway. Full story

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Looking back and moving forward

Editor-in-Chief says thank you and welcomes new staff members

Amidst the end of the year chaos that is commonly refereed to as finals week, I would like to take a minute to say thank you to our readers for your continued loyalty and support. We have been humbled by your response to our re-design at the beginning of this year – your feedback, both positive and negative, has helped us continue to grow and improve, so thank you. Full story

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A life-changing trip to Morocco

DU student reflects on her values after staying in a hammam

With just a month left in Spain, I am starting to feel the weight of real life settling back on my shoulders. In the last three months, my excursions have changed what I truly value in this life. Traveling across the world by myself has given me many opportunities to think about my life, how I live each day, and how blessed I am.

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The debate for the debate team

Student argues against end of Drury’s long-running program

Four years ago, I was a bright-eyed senior in high school, looking to educate myself further in the mystical realm of college. After settling on attending OTC for my first two years, someone from Drury contacted me. She said she was on the debate team, thought I’d be perfect for it, and should come to Drury.

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Learning the value of education

A story about teaching in Durgapur, India over break

  During Christmas break of 2011-2012, we were fortunate enough to take a trip to Durgapur, India, to complete part of our student teaching requirements. The experience was made possible by scholarships we received from John Beuerlein, chairman of the Board of Trustees.

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A feminist’s view of Spanish feministas

The juxtaposition of women in an image driven society

March 7 is a day to celebrate half the world’s population, but it passes by uncelebrated by most. Monday, March 7 was International Women’s Day. Until this year, I have never witnessed or partaken in Women’s Day festivities. But the parade to celebrate this day in downtown Granada was the most amazing sight I’ve seen since my arrival in Spain.

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Sasha Dodd studies in lovely Ljubljana

Exploring castles, ski towns and glacial lakes in Slovenia

  Slovenia is the only nation in the world with the word "love" in its name. Located just east of Italy and south of Austria, this hen-shaped country also borders Hungary and Croatia. Just over two million people live here today. A member of former Yugoslavia, the country has been independent since 1991. 1 comment