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The International Chronicles
BY NAUSHERWAN AZIZ (MAN/III) Name: Mokhlaroyim Raupova Department: CS/I Country of Origin: Uzbekistan What do you like best about Turkey? Well, Turkey is the country that I grew up in, so the best part
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International Faculty Excursion to Burdur
During the weekend of October 13–14, international faculty members welcomed the fall semester with a trip to Burdur and the surrounding area. Located about a five-hour drive to the southwest of Ankara, Burdur is
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A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen
BY DANIYAL ADMANY (CTIS/II) 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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The Different Characters of David Bowie
In 1969, the year that Led Zeppelin releases “Whole Lotta Love,” the Rolling Stones release “Honky Tonk Women,” and the Beatles release “Come Together,” Major Tom starts his travels to space. At first, everything
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How Things Fall Into Place
“If light is scarce then light is scarce; we will immerse ourselves in the darkness and there discover its own particular beauty.” – Junichiro Tanizaki A shoot pokes its little green head out of
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A Satisficer or a Maximizer. Which One Are You?
There’s a million ways to believe you tried; Well, I’m unsatisfied. — From “Unsatisfied” by Nine Black Alps Research done by psychologists has shown that there are two distinct patterns people follow when it
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Radio Bilkent Presents New Program Lineup
BY ŞEBNEM TÜRE (PSYC/II) Radio Bilkent Presents New Program Lineup The student-run station Radio Bilkent has set itself a mission: to keep pace and compete with other local stations in Ankara by providing programming
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