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A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen
A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen BY TASNEEM AL-GHAMDI (COMD/IV) For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. Advice from someone
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A Friend Recently Asked Me
A friend recently asked me, and not for the first time, what civilizations I would like to be able to witness if I could, as a spectator traveling through history. Two answers to this
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On “Howl”
On “Howl” This piece is on is Allen Ginsberg’s wild, wonderful ode to youthful obscenity in all its waste and destruction. Written in an unruly, uproarious hand, the poem crawls with all the parts
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The International Chronicles
The International Chronicles Name: Aryan Homayoum-bod Department: MAN Country of Origin: Iran What do you like best about Turkey? The food! Are there any similarities between your country’s culture and Turkey’s? Yes, the people
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Improvised Column
Improvised Column The writer’s biggest mistake is making a deal with the publisher. Some time after the deal, the writer notices that he has become less and less enthusiastic about his writing material because
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2016 Republic Run: And the Winners Were…
This year’s Republic Run was held on Saturday, October 22. 381 Bilkenters were ready and set to go when the starter gave the signal at 11 a.m. Runners in the youngest age category started
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“Welcoming Maqam” Brings Classical Traditions Into Dialogue With Contemporary Music
A two-day event entitled “Welcoming Maqam” took place on September 27-28 at the Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts. Organized by the university’s Ahmet Adnan Saygun Center and Department of Composition with
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PUZZLE… PUZZLE… PUZZLE…
Games Editor: Aleyna Kof (IE/III) SUDOKU Here are three puzzles: a Samurai Sudoku, and two regular Sudokus. The Samurai Sudoku puzzle is made up of five smaller Sudoku puzzles: one in the center and
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