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Hey ref, are you blind? Did you see those punches and trips?

Many of you have probably seen the viral YouTube video or at least heard about University of New Mexico soccer player, Elizabeth Lambert.

Column: It's closed again …

Friday's closing of the elevator to students for the rest of the school year caught a lot of people by surprise, including Nancy Tang. "There's a bigger picture that we need to look at because this isn't just about the elevator," she writes. "It's really about communication between us and our administration. Someone needs to speak up for the student body and mediate between the two."

I get it now

Up until now, I don't think Thanksgiving has ever had a true meaning to me. Every year it entailed the same kind of thing: delicious food and a few days off from school.

The Uni food experience — quirky but tasty

I like food. I like the texture, the smell, but most of all, I like the variety. I like to try new things and especially new restaurants. Being at a school with a student kitchen and being on a campus with a massive number of eateries ensures that we have limitless dining options.

Column: Stop that!

Jenny Cooke has never really thought of herself as an irritable person. But certain things are guaranteed to make her blood boil. Check inside for Jenny's top 10 pet peeves. From head patters to people who don't smile back to door dawdlers to people who consider chess a sport — you name it, Jenny's had it with these characters.

Get a hobby

Something that I think everyone needs is a hobby. Nothing beats a stressful day at Uni like taking part in something that you enjoy. Whether you like playing sports or video games, reading, knitting, or even collecting stamps, all are good ways to relieve some stress and anger.

Wills of our childhood

This past week I thought long and hard who should be the first great Will that I profile, and then it hit me: I should start with Wills where Wills started with me.

So here is a list of very memorable Wills from my childhood:

Wee Willie Winkie

Dissertation on sleep

Our ExploraVision team is investigating how to sleep efficiently and maximize the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phase. The REM sleep phase has the most benefit to sleepers.

Column: A loving hate

Maritza Mestre has been swimming as far back as she can remember. Her experience hasn't always been the most pleasant, though. As her final high school season draws to a close, Mestre reflects on why she's stayed with swimming for so long, despite the negatives.

Who knew Taylor Swift had comedy chops?

I have never been a huge fan of country music. When Taylor Swift came onto the scene, I just saw another country music singer. Not worth my time.

But somehow she seems to be creeping into more and more of my conversations, and I see her more and more on TV.

First I heard little blurbs about her:

Stop the war on drugs?

For the past few days, I've been college visiting in Boston. Being a big city and all, there were no shortages things to do and places to see.

Column: A Harry Potter world for Muggles?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open in Orlando in the spring of 2010, is just the latest example of Pottermania. "I have to say that I am really surprised and confused by all of this," writes Revathi Maturi. "It's one thing to love a book and be a fan, but it's another to spend time on sites where you pretend that you actually go to Hogwarts."

Where there's a Will there's a way

William is a very powerful name.

It came from the Germanic roots Wil, meaning "will or desire", and Helm, meaning "helmet, protection." Hence a person named William is a determined protector, someone who will give up at nothing to protect what he has set out to keep safe.

Blogging about my favorite blog

One of my many current blog obsessions is "Stuff White People Like." This is by far the most engaging blog I've encountered, and it strays far from my normal read.

Column: Less was more for 2009 Halloween costumes

When going to a store to find a Halloween costume this year, customers were immediately assaulted by outfits sporting names like "Pocohottie" and "Cottontail Cutie." These costumes were not just taking up shelf space, girls were flocking to buy them. Jenny Cooke has a few thoughts on why girls insist on encouraging frostbite on Halloween.
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