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Unacceptable to use words like 'gay' in negative context

By Michael Podgers and Abram Shanedling | Nov. 11, 2010

Recently I was in the dormitory bathroom when I heard a voice from a nearby shower stall say, ""Oh man, that calc exam was so gay."" Usually I'm too groggy and inattentive in the morning, but upon hearing this I was totally awake and instantly thought, ""WAIT! What?"" Whenever I hear ""gay"" used in this context I get upset. Repeatedly I ask myself what is it that makes people think it's acceptable to use ""gay"" as a synonym for ""stupid,"" demeaning an entire community?

High-speed rail is too costly for Wisconsin
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High-speed rail is too costly for Wisconsin

By Matt Beaty and Sam Marz | Nov. 11, 2010

One day after last Tuesday's election, Gov. Jim Doyle halted work on the $810 million high-speed rail project — believing the rail can't move forward when the state and Washington D.C. are not cooperating partners. With this suspension, Doyle made the right choice considering the poor state of Wisconsin's current economic status.

President fails overseas
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President fails overseas

By Matt Payne | Nov. 11, 2010

President Obama's trip to Asia has been dominated by one central theme: the economy. After Americans overwhelmingly rejected the policies of his administration, the president was hoping to accomplish several objectives during the 10-day trip that would not only bolster the U.S. economy, but also show that Obama is able to reach out to Republicans on issues of foreign policy and free trade.

Starting holidays early might be good for health
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Starting holidays early might be good for health

By Melissa Grau | Nov. 11, 2010

Joy to the world and behold! 'Tis the ""Chrismahanukwanzakah"" holiday season! Corporate consumerism for the holidays has begun, but every year Scrooges mumble that this holly jolly season begins earlier and earlier. This negative sentiment is, in fact, not true. Somehow, the general public is annually surprised to see Rudolph, smell fake pine, and hear Mariah Carey and the crunch of tinsel around Halloween — still refusing to accept that the costumed booze fest is now the start to the holiday season. What about Thanksgiving? What about waiting for snow? What about passing me that Starbucks peppermint mocha in the red cup?

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