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<title><![CDATA[Venue Review: Howlin' Wolf]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br />By Carl Harrison, Assistant Life and Times Editor<br><p>
	It would be difficult to miss this particular masterpiece mural on the exterior of the Howlin' Wolf in the Warehouse District. The mural is painted by the renowned artist Michalopoulos. It depicts New Orleans neighborhood scenes that tell the story of ...</p>]]>
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	It would be difficult to miss this particular masterpiece mural on the exterior of the Howlin' Wolf in the Warehouse District. The mural is painted by the renowned artist Michalopoulos. It depicts New Orleans neighborhood scenes that tell the story of ...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Speaker talks of drugs]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><p class="author"><span class="by">By: </span>By Dustin Farris, Contributing Writer</p>Mexican drug culture revealed at upcoming lecture<br><p>
	The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is sponsoring a free lecture entitled 'The New Narco-Culture. and rdquo; Author and journalist for the 'New Yorker and rdquo;, 'New York Times and rdquo; and most recently 'National Geographic and rdq...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:18:50 -0400</pubDate>
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	The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is sponsoring a free lecture entitled 'The New Narco-Culture. and rdquo; Author and journalist for the 'New Yorker and rdquo;, 'New York Times and rdquo; and most recently 'National Geographic and rdq...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gallery exhibits love]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><br><p>
	Loyola's June study abroad program presents 'Made in Costa Rica: Art, Nature and the Creative Process. and rdquo; The opening reception Thursday, Sept. 16 is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the show is scheduled to run through Oct. 22.
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:16:56 -0400</pubDate>
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	Loyola's June study abroad program presents 'Made in Costa Rica: Art, Nature and the Creative Process. and rdquo; The opening reception Thursday, Sept. 16 is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the show is scheduled to run through Oct. 22.
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<title><![CDATA[Grindhouse films return to screen]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><br><p>
	According to Wikipedia, the definition of an exploitation film is 'a type of film that is promoted by  and lsquo;exploiting' often lurid subject matter. and rdquo;
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:12:58 -0400</pubDate>
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	According to Wikipedia, the definition of an exploitation film is 'a type of film that is promoted by  and lsquo;exploiting' often lurid subject matter. and rdquo;
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<media:credit role="author">By Ari Silber, Contributing Writer</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Students cook for community]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><br><p>
	For almost a year now, the Sunday Cooks have prepared meals for students and catered other events like: the Labor Day Throw-Down House Party presented by Open House Music and Chicken and amp;Egg Productions. The cooks, biology junior John Bushnell, pub...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:08:06 -0400</pubDate>
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	For almost a year now, the Sunday Cooks have prepared meals for students and catered other events like: the Labor Day Throw-Down House Party presented by Open House Music and Chicken and amp;Egg Productions. The cooks, biology junior John Bushnell, pub...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">By Erin Clements, Contributing Writer</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Old door becomes much more]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br />Sensible Scribbles<br><p>
	After years of use and water damage, wood becomes soft, grey and useless. But isn't that what happens to humans when we get old?
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	After years of use and water damage, wood becomes soft, grey and useless. But isn't that what happens to humans when we get old?
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<media:credit role="author">By Janece Bell</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Immigrants: true Americans]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br />On the record<br><p>
	At the dawn of the 21st century, Americans are engaged in a national conversation about immigration and ndash;in particular undocumented immigration. The debate is fueled by ignorance: political leaders, pundits and the media make inaccurate claims abo...</p>]]>
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	At the dawn of the 21st century, Americans are engaged in a national conversation about immigration and ndash;in particular undocumented immigration. The debate is fueled by ignorance: political leaders, pundits and the media make inaccurate claims abo...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Opinion column: Smoking etiquette ignored]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><br><p>
	It was this blatant display of prejudice (I was sitting at a designated smoking area, after all) that suggested that it may be for everyone's benefit, smokers and nonsmokers alike, for me to go over the finer points of smoking etiquette and policy.
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	It was this blatant display of prejudice (I was sitting at a designated smoking area, after all) that suggested that it may be for everyone's benefit, smokers and nonsmokers alike, for me to go over the finer points of smoking etiquette and policy.
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<title><![CDATA[One against the mosque at ground zero]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br />One against<br><p>
	When considering whether or not a mosque should be built at ground zero, consider whether or not there can be too much religious freedom. When a religion uses theology to justify acts of aggression, how do we respond? The answer is not so easy.
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:47:49 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:description><![CDATA[
	When considering whether or not a mosque should be built at ground zero, consider whether or not there can be too much religious freedom. When a religion uses theology to justify acts of aggression, how do we respond? The answer is not so easy.
...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">By Chris Backes</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[One for the mosque at ground zero]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br />One For<br><p>
	The recent brouhaha over the erection of a community center near the site of the 9/11 attacks has been fueled by some of the most base aspects of our society.
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:43:53 -0400</pubDate>
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	The recent brouhaha over the erection of a community center near the site of the 9/11 attacks has been fueled by some of the most base aspects of our society.
...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[In my opinion: A freshman gives her first impressions]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><br><p>
	At last, my memory, jolted by the sight of the maroon-and-gold-striped ties worn by much of the administration, came through. In the Hogwarts that was New Orleans, Loyola was Gryffindor House.
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:38:29 -0400</pubDate>
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	At last, my memory, jolted by the sight of the maroon-and-gold-striped ties worn by much of the administration, came through. In the Hogwarts that was New Orleans, Loyola was Gryffindor House.
...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">By Kylee McIntyre</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Bookstore offers discount rentals on textbooks]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><p class="author"><span class="by">By: </span>By Catherine Carter, Contributing Writer</p><br><p>
	Students no longer have to pay retail prices for the textbooks they need for classes this semester. Instead, they can now rent them for half the price.
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:01:08 -0400</pubDate>
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	Students no longer have to pay retail prices for the textbooks they need for classes this semester. Instead, they can now rent them for half the price.
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<media:credit role="author">By Catherine Carter, Contributing Writer</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Program designed to engage  and retain sophomores in the Loyola community]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><p class="author"><span class="by">By: </span>By Alexandra Dacy, Contributing Writer</p><br><p>
	As the university's first-year retention rate increases, administrators have started focusing on the next group and mdash;sophomores.
...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:01:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Program designed to engage  and retain sophomores in the Loyola community]]></media:title>
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	As the university's first-year retention rate increases, administrators have started focusing on the next group and mdash;sophomores.
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<media:credit role="author">By Alexandra Dacy, Contributing Writer</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Student organizations seek new members]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><br><p>
	The student organization fair was held Tuesday, Sept. 7, to recruit new members to the various clubs and organizations found on Loyola's Campus.
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:01:06 -0400</pubDate>
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	The student organization fair was held Tuesday, Sept. 7, to recruit new members to the various clubs and organizations found on Loyola's Campus.
...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">By Angie Hernandez, Contributing Writer</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Fourteenth Amendment topic addressed at forum]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><p class="author"><span class="by">By: </span>By Precious Esie, Senior Staff Writer</p><br><p>
	Alliance for Good Government, a nonprofit organization, hosted a forum for congressional candidates in Nunemaker Auditorium on Sept. 8. Ron Austin, Joseph Cao, Anthony Marquize and Cedric Richmond are the candidates for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional Di...</p>]]>
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	Alliance for Good Government, a nonprofit organization, hosted a forum for congressional candidates in Nunemaker Auditorium on Sept. 8. Ron Austin, Joseph Cao, Anthony Marquize and Cedric Richmond are the candidates for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional Di...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">By Precious Esie, Senior Staff Writer</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Allocations process has a few changes for this year]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><p class="author"><span class="by">By: </span>By Craig Malveaux, News Editor</p><br><p>
	Fall budget allocations are rapidly approaching and Student Government Association is taking a slightly different approach this year.
...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:01:04 -0400</pubDate>
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	Fall budget allocations are rapidly approaching and Student Government Association is taking a slightly different approach this year.
...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">By Craig Malveaux, News Editor</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Inititatives focus on increasing transparency]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<br /><p class="author"><span class="by">By: </span>By Meagan Lanier, Assistant News Editor</p><br><p>
	Student Government Association president Kate Gremillion said she is preparing herself for a fresh start with ideas to get students involved and save them money.
...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:01:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:description><![CDATA[
	Student Government Association president Kate Gremillion said she is preparing herself for a fresh start with ideas to get students involved and save them money.
...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">By Meagan Lanier, Assistant News Editor</media:credit>
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