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Saturday after saving for months to get a new iPod, I walk into Best Buy and happily buy the iPod Nano. IT IS AMAZING! more

 
Michael Cera at least looks like a real rocker in his latest movie, “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” which is based on a series of hilarious … more
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MY LIFE
Because I am a blogger, and bloggers are known to be selfish, I will pay no regards to the fact that a bunch of readers’ schools have already begun. more>
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I don't normally do television reviews, but this show was so bad I had to say something. I had to warn people. 'Big Lake,' the new sitcom on Comedy Central, is just awful. Just awful. Big … more>
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Saturday after saving for months to get a new iPod, I walk into Best Buy and happily buy the iPod Nano. IT IS AMAZING! more>
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BUZZ TV
Conan O'Brien's new TBS late-night talk show will be given a 'simple, pure' name 'like the man himself,' O'Brien said on YouTube. more>
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MY LIFE
When I was a freshman in high school, everyone knew who the hippest dude was: Myspace. In my first few months of school, I really had no interest in social networking. One of my friends was … more>
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GAMEDAY
On Monday, a couple of Mashers and I had the opportunity to see the Cubs take on the Pirates at Wrigley Field. more>
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MY LIFE
We've all heard the saying, 'If you got to go, then go,' but in some instances it's better to stay put. more>
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MY LIFE
Recently, Facebook unveiled yet another new privacy reducing feature: Facebook Places. more>
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COLLEGE
'How many college students excessively drink?' read the question on my AlcoholEdu course. First years at the University of Chicago are required to take the AlcoholEdu online course in … more>
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2DO
Like gyros? Like free stuff? Then you'll REALLY like free gyros day! Kronos--one of the area's leading gyros manufaturers--is sponsoring Free Gyros Day on Tues., Aug. 31. Just go to one of these 54 … more>
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MY LIFE
A few days ago, I was routinely looking through my Facebook news feed. All of a sudden, I noticed my old friend had posted a status. 'Great first day of school,' it read. It was nothing … more>
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2DO
When entering the Notebeart Nature Museum everyone seems to have a big smile on their face. Why shouldn't they? On a sunny day the Notebaert Nature Museum is absolutely beautiful. There … more>
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BUZZ MOVIES
In 'Piranha 3D' every single time someone gets eaten you see the character's death in vivid detail. more>
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MY LIFE
'I find it kind of creepy that students add me just because we are in the same class at college,' one friend posted on his Facebook status one day. That got me thinking. I tend to be … more>
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BUZZ MOVIES
To be honest, I was shocked. Lottery Ticket is far from great, but if you go in not expecting much like I did, you'll be surprised. Whether you think this movie is bad or decent depends on your … more>
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MY LIFE
It has been almost two whole months of me being away from my friends. I must say...that I miss them dearly. I miss hanging out with them after school, cracking jokes in the hallway, and even having … more>
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MY LIFE
I saw a WGN news reporter and cameraman near me talking to a bystander and I thought, 'This protest or strike must be really important.' more>
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COLLEGE
On Aug. 8, 40 CPS students met at the University of Chicago with their suitcases and duffle bags in hand, ready to hit the road. part … more>
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Before summer ends for good, make sure you see the top movie of the season: 'Toy Story 3.' more>
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BUZZ CELEBS
T.I. Two letters that are known to all teenagers worldwide. No, we're not talking about Texas Instruments. We're talking hip-hop. more>
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MY LIFE
"So liek omg ystrdy i ws w/my frnd nd we wr liek swmmng in hr pool nd it waslieksoawsomeomgttlybbqROFL!!!!!!1!1!!" more>
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MY LIFE
Although it's one of the world's biggest cliches, it is honestly the closest thing to the truth: Live each day like it's your last. more>
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MY LIFE
It’s almost like my whole life is a dishwasher forever doomed to be stuck in the ‘rinse’ cycle. When will we get to the soap and suds? more>
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MY LIFE
So, Thursday was the first day of my senior year of high school. I'm still so excited, because finally I'm the big girl on campus. There is nothing that I can't do or say around the underclassmen. more>
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COLLEGE
One incoming freshman at the University of Chicago showed his disappointment for the No. 9 rank of his school: “UChicago ranked at #9 for US News 2011. Well, there's always next year." more>

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How would that alligator spotted in the Chicago River explain why he's here?

'Hey, can't an alligator be a tourist, too?'
'You try navigating to Florida without a GPS.'
'I came to bite Blago.'
'As an avid meat-lover, I came for the hot dogs.'
Other--write your answer in the comments!
 


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