Evan McMorris-Santoro February 15, 2012, 5:47 AM Mitt Romneys current situation is not unlike that of the GOP overall. The party has long sought to make the 2012 conversation all about the economy, identifying that as President Obamas weak spot. But with polls now showing Americans growing more confident in an economic recovery, the GOP [...]
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Its always curious to watch the champions of choice decide what choices to champion and what choices to dismiss for the common good. If you believe that the Obama administrations decision to force Catholic institutions to pay for and offer (directly or indirectly) products the church finds morally objectionable is an assault on religious freedom [...]
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MEXICO CITY — At El Mirador, a cantina frequented by Mexico’s political and economic elite, you can see a fine selection of spirits and a menu that features dishes like pickled pigs’ feet and beef tongue tacos. But what you won’t see are women. El Mirador, a relic from the country’s machista past, politely refuses [...]
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Sundance . If Parker Posey is the heart and soul of American independents, it may be time to bring in the portable defibrillator. The star of Party Girl, House of Yes, Parks and Recreation, and Christopher Guests offbeat charmers, says the indie scene is on life support, and proof of its flagging health can be [...]
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Miley Cyrus may have been voted a role model for young people in a December 2011 poll, but shes not impressing the people from the Culture and Media Institute in the least. In fact, they recently dissed the singer and actress for her lewd behavior. According to a report from RadarOnline, its the example she [...]
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SUBMITTED REPORT Texas State University’s School of Social Work will offer a new hip-hop course beginning with the 2012 spring semester. The course, Hip-Hop Culture and Positive Youth Development, is available to Texas State honors students seeking a bachelors degree in social work or a minor in diversity studies. HON 3395R examines the social and [...]
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MADRID — NBA prospect Kyle Singler has no regrets over his decision to spurn the Detroit Pistons to play basketball in Europe. The Real Madrid forward, selected by Detroit with the 33rd pick in the second round of the draft, is one of the few players who didnt return after the NBA lockout ended. The [...]
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The Denver Centers hit new play The Whale has a lot of things to say about contemporary life in America, but it makes a particularly keen point and maybe not on purpose about attitudes toward one specific religion. I f-ing hate Mormons, one of the main characters spits out in the direction of a guy [...]
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A puppet show based on Dream Carver, a children’s book featuring Oaxacan Culture, is coming to our local library.
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In one week, millions will tune in world wide to watch Super Bowl XLVI (or the 2012 Super Bowl for those who dont know their Roman numerals). And of those millions, many will watch less for the football than for the moments that will set the tone for pop culture in the coming year. Does [...]
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