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John Krasinski Visits Brown, Refuses to Attend Prom With Obsessed Fangirl

John Krasinski Visits Brown, Refuses to Attend Prom With Obsessed Fangirl

Last Tuesday, John Krasinski, Brown ’02, returned to his alma mater to impart wisdom upon the hundreds of adoring fans and students that came to hear him speak at Stuart Theater.

 

That’s right; Jim, the lovable, mischievous Assistant Regional Manager on NBC’s hit series The Office, is an Ivy Leaguer.

 

With such an impressive resume topped by b...

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Latest comment by Anonymous: seconded

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Sarah Palin Once Was a TV Anchor - But Does She Have a Future in TV?

Sarah Palin Once Was a TV Anchor - But Does She Have a Future in TV?

Sarah Palin was once a TV sports anchor, but do people want to see Sarah back on TV? No, most don't. A recent poll by CNN.com revealed that of 8500 people, only 12% believe that Sarah Palin should have her own television show.  Apparently, 88% of those polled are rational human beings, and hope to never see her again.  However, based on the rece...

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Latest comment by Anonymous: great idea! i can't get enough of her!

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Cornell Gets Airtime on The Office, Dwight Confirms Dartmouth is Better

Cornell Gets Airtime on The Office, Dwight Confirms Dartmouth is Better

Last night’s episode of NBC’s hit television series The Office focused on three distinct storylines: Pam meeting Jim’s brothers, Michael and Holly breaking up, and Dwight Schrute sporting Cornell apparel in order to upset Andy, the man currently engaged to his lost love, Angela.

 

Of the three, the latter narrative brought viewers and Ivy League...

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Latest comment by Anonymous: Well, a strong academic reputation generally correlates to a greater workload, which sucks. But at least we don't need suicide prevention Mondays like MIT.

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Happy Halloween from The Office

Happy Halloween from The Office

This was the hardest I laughed in the first three minutes of any Office episode since Jim came in dressed as Dwight.  This is only a minute long clip showcasing some of the office's costumes, but you can watch the whole thing over at NBC.com.

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The "Office" Weekly Round-up: "Weight Loss"

The "Office" Weekly Round-up: "Weight Loss"

Last night was the season premiere of unquestionably the best show on TV and at campuses all across the country, student’s tuned in, told their dumbass friends to shut up, and started watching. Here at OTR we’ll be breaking down every college student’s favorite show into its best and worst moments every week.


BEST: The layout. Setting the epis...

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Latest comment by AnaMo: "I’m not sure how to feel about the Jim and Pam engagement."

The answer is awesome.

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The Top 15 Office Quotes About College

The Top 15 Office Quotes About College

Amidst the fear the crumbling economy has heaped upon us and the shame brought about by this oh-so-shameful presidential election, there is one shining light. This one shining light has gotten us through the hard summer, a long week and a difficult day. This one shining light is: The Office.
 

Our favorite bumbling boss and his reluctant employe...

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TV Stars Who Fight, Steal And Do Drugs

TV Stars Who Fight, Steal And Do Drugs

I know it’s irrational but when I read that an Office star was arrested for drugs, I immediately thought Ryan. No, B.J. Novak wasn’t actually sniffing the white stuff like his character got caught doing in the season finale, but sometimes it’s hard to separate fact from fiction.
 

Instead it turns Craig Robinson, Scranton's lovable warehouse guy...

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Fresh Cream: All the News We Missed

Fresh Cream: All the News We Missed

Coed Magazine’s Hunter blogger, Andrew, praised the new Google Maps-based website Diaroogle.com, which allows people to find the location of the nearest toilet instantly.

 

Over at College Candy, NYU blogger, Sara, compiled a second list of date ideas for long-term daters.

 

In honor of Michael Phelps winning his sixth gold medal, Busted Coverag...

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TV Shows Students Will Miss if the SAG Strikes

TV Shows Students Will Miss if the SAG Strikes

Hollywood’s top actors’ union, SAG, is currently negotiating a tough contract with major television networks and Hollywood studios. Last week, the Screen Actors Guild rejected -- yet again -- another proposal by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

 

What does this mean for you? Well for one, it is summertime. Most college st...

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Latest comment by Anonymous: The only good to come from all this striking is that all these god-awful television shows will lose momentum in the ratings and eventually be canceled. Way to sabotage yourself, Hollywood. Some of us who read, oddly enough, remain unaffected.

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