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Practical Poses

Caffeinated beverages and catnaps are a big part of a college student’s universe. Between 8 a.m. classes, part-time jobs and social engagements, student activities and a healthy lifestyle can be a struggle.





Geology 101 no longer offers labs

This is the first semester that Geology 101 students will not spend a class period in a lab each week. The class will still be worth three credit hours, but will be split into 75-minute lectures twice a week. The adjustment was made in part to accommodate students’ schedules. Making scheduling easier will allow more students to be exposed to geology, said Scott Rice-Snow, chairperson of the Department of Geological Sciences.


Any Syria strike must get Security Council OK

UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday warned that any “punitive” action taken against Syria for an alleged chemical weapons attack last month would be illegal without Security Council approval or a sound case for self-defense.



Garmong Construction begins excavation for the foundations of the parking garage in the Village on Sept. 3. After the parking garage is finished, construction on the new Village Square can begin. DN PHOTO ARIC CHOKEY

Village prepped for construction

A Garmong Construction truck parked on the Cardinal Square site means progress for the Village Square parking garage, the first phase of the Village redevelopment project.