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Murat Yetkin Discusses His New Book at “Turkish Writers” Series
Last week, as part of its “Turkish Writers at Bilkent” talk series, Bilkent University Library welcomed journalist–writer Murat Yetkin. In his talk, titled “‘Meraklısı İçin Entrikalar’ Kitabı Üzerine Söyleşi,” Mr. Yetkin discussed his new
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Youth Choir’s Concert Offers Tribute to Atatürk
On November 19, the Turquoise Choir commemorated the Turkish Republic’s founder and great leader Atatürk on 79th anniversary of his death. Made up of Özel Bilkent Middle School students, the choir has presented a
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Yearbook Orders Now Being Taken
It’s time to order your yearbook for the 2017-2018 school year! All Bilkent students who wish to purchase a yearbook and CD as a reminder of all the wonderful events that have happened and
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The International Chronicles
BY NAUSHERWAN AZIZ (MAN/II) Name: Arba Hoxha Department: CS/III Country of Origin: Albania What do you like best about Turkey? The thing I like best about Turkey is the hospitality of Turkish people, the
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Musicals II – Across the Universe
It’s already out there that I’m a fan of good musicals (that includes “Frozen,” too), but the one we’ll talk about today – “Across the Universe” – is a splendid example of music’s power
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On Victory, Part 3
This is the third installment in a four-part series on Joseph Conrad’s novel “Victory.” The first part, which details the plot and the hierarchy among its characters, and the second part, which concerns the
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A Roundup of Recent Releases: November
Tove Lo: Blue Lips (Lady Wood phase II) Rating: ★★★☆☆ This is the second installment of the Lady Wood era, Tove Lo’s pop project investigating the depths of female sexuality. Offering even more confrontational
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A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen
BY ALİ ADEEB (ARCH/IV) For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. Advice from someone who’s already been there can help get us through
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