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Thursday, October 18, 2001
Editorial

Fear Factor
Common sense nation’s best defense

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Americans have been encouraged by government officials and the media to return to their “normal” lives.
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Laughter acceptable and needed now
Commentary by Alex Wong

Sitting at my desk last week, waiting for the professor to arrive, I hadn’t fully woken up yet. So when the guy next to me nudged my shoulder, I was slow to realize that I was hearing my first Osama bin Laden joke.
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Testing strategies unacceptable
Commentary by Jonathan Sampson

Last night, someone you know probably didn’t sleep. Nope, nothing exciting or controversial, he was just cramming for the three exams he had today.
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Homecoming spirit misplaced
Commentary by Jenny Specht

The walls in the Student Center are being repainted, meaning TCU is out to impress someone again, this time the alumni. The wet paint signs are signifying that it’s Homecoming week at TCU and once again we have forgotten something.
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Letter to the editor
International students vital to educational experience

Congratulations Skiff on your Oct. 17 editorial “Small World.” Your comments and insight regarding Sen. Feinstein’s proposal are on target.
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