NEW URBANISM
S. Eliot said, “And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” How right could a man be? Humans began to
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LEGION
I had long had it in mind to build an ant farm, thanks in no small part to a carpenter ant queen that I found last September, which overwintered in my office and started
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ON THE PSYCHEDELIC EDGE, PART 1
The psychedelic rock of the 60s and 70s is most often characterized in terms of its relation to psychedelic drugs and their effects. In a more musical sense, I would contend that psychedelic sound
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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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The International Chronicles
BY TASNEEM AL-GHAMDI (COMD/III) Name: Maha Waseem Department: International Relations Country of Origin: Pakistan What do you like best about Turkey? The people, hands down! Are there any similarities between your country’s culture and
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Life does not tolerate big plans, I think. No matter what designs you make for your future or how many steps you take to realize them, there is a good chance that the universe
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