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The International Chronicles
BY ZOHA TASNEEM (IAED/II) Name: Afshan Nabi Department: Molecular Biology and Genetics Country of Origin: India What do you like best about Turkey? Turkish breakfast, hospitable people and İstanbul. Are there any similarities between
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The White Bear Effect
I talk far too much about languages, I think, but you have to pardon the obsession; after all, everyone’s got a hobby. Mine is languages, and not necessarily just learning them; everything about languages
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Bilkent Lingo
In this week’s column, I will explain some of the words and phrases that are used by Bilkent students. As might be expected, the majority of these expressions relate to classes and exams—things that
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Yet Another Tribute to Radiohead: Part I
Radiohead is easily one of the most influential, celebrated and creative rock bands of the 90s and 2000s. The band’s stylistic diversity throughout their career has made them a significant source of inspiration for
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Green Store Bilkent Now Open for Eco-Friendly Shopping
For the next several weeks, a “green store” on campus will be offering the Bilkent community a more sustainable way to shop. Located in front of the Table d’Hote restaurant, the store is now
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Judo at Bilkent
The Physical Education and Sports Center is offering a new program: judo! A modern martial art form originating in Japan, judo is today an Olympic sport for both men and women. The course begins
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Bilkent’s First International Festival
BY MIDHAT MERAJ (MAN/II) On Saturday, March 27, Bilkent University’s very first International Festival took place, organized as a collaborative effort by members of Bilkent International House, the Erasmus Student Network and Sanatsal Etkinlikler
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Bilkent Men Take First Place, Women Third at First Division Tennis Tournament
The Division 1 Interuniversity Tennis Tournament was held in Manavgat, Antalya, on March 16-20, with 26 university teams competing. The matches were played on the clay courts of the Starlight Hotel. The tournament featured
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