duckie (IU - Indiana University)

duckie

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Journalism major at Indiana University. Activities: writing, breathing, cell production and (occasionally) sleeping.

Top Jobs to Have After the Economy Goes to Shit

Top Jobs to Have After the Economy Goes to Shit

It's a bleak world for college students these days, it seems.

 

The economy is going to the crapper, jobs anywhere are hard to come by, and even getting the student loans needed to get through college is becoming a more arduous task. In the journalism world especially, newspapers across the country are consolidating jobs like crazy, and as a stu...

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Smoke Ring: Fail.

Smoke Ring: Fail.
I think he needs a few more lessons. No matter, the blueberry + spearmint tobacco was still a tasty combo...

McCain/Palin MIGHT Visit Indiana

McCain/Palin MIGHT Visit Indiana

An article from the Indy Star claims someone from the GOP MIGHT finally recognize that they're losing in Indiana--a state that hasn't voted for a democratic presidential candidate since 1964 (when pretty much the entire country did, too).

 

"Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who is a close ally of Republican presidential nomine...

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LOL Cats Turn Out to be More Creepy than Funny

LOL Cats Turn Out to be More Creepy than Funny

OK so my mom emailed me this morning while she was bored at work (a mildly cute picture involving animals, per usual).

 

So I clicked the link, looked at the picture, smiled a bit, and then decided to scroll down and look at the comments left on the page.

 

What. The. Hell.

 

These people are possessed. Not a single comment is in legible English...

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The Pros and Cons of Music Venues in Bloomington

The Pros and Cons of Music Venues in Bloomington

I've always had a special place in my heart for live music, and after coming to Bloomington after living in a cesspool of nothingness in northern Indiana, I've gone into a bit of a music overload.

 

Example: as i type this, I'm getting my shit together as quickly as possible to head to a battle of the bands at Uncle Fester's House of Blooze down...

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Say No to Drugs-Eat Rap Snacks

Say No to Drugs-Eat Rap Snacks

Why would anyone ever get into coke when instead they could eat delicious salty treats sponsored by their favorite rapper?

 

I mean, it sounds like a legitimate question to me.

 

I had never seen/heard of these since a coworker had a bag at work the other day. Apparently she swears by them. I believe the exact term used to describe them was "am...

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Let the Battle Begin

Let the Battle Begin

T-minus 45 minutes to one of the most anticipated events to be broadcasted during this year's election season: the vice presidential debate (I know, right?).

 

Initially I was disappointed that The Office was going to be canceled tonight, until a friend suggested a brilliant drinking game to play along with the debate. Premise: every time Palin ...

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Overheard at IU: Making Eavesdropping Acceptable, and Fun!

Overheard at IU: Making Eavesdropping Acceptable, and Fun!

There are few Facebook groups that I'll actually waste my time checking on any kind of consistent basis.

 

But Overheard at IU is definitely one worth checking up on at least once a week whenever a bout of boredom sets in. I mean, case and point:

 

At the bk in the union, two dumb girls after spotting a seeing eye dog, complete with harness tha...

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Why I Love IU: A Photo Story

Why I Love IU: A Photo Story

Photographic proof that IU is truly the best place to be during your college years. From parties to weekends at the bars to everything the campus has to offer, after spending a couple years down here I've pretty much decided this town was made for reckless student living.

Girl Talk is an Eargasm for the Pop Culture Nerd

Girl Talk is an Eargasm for the Pop Culture Nerd

I've just discovered a new hobby.

 

It's called "Name the Songs in the Song," and here's how you play: listen to any song mixed by Girl Talk (aka Pittsburgh's Gregg Gillis) and try to figure out just how many songs he mixes in to each track. Seriously. It's actually fairly challenging, and really, really enjoyable.

 

And not only is there a ridi...

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