Singer-songwriter comes to the Rat

Sitting on a stool — just him and his guitar — Evan Weiss, of the one-man band Into It. Over It, created a very personal atmosphere at his show in the dimly-lit Rathskeller on Tuesday, April 17, with opener Paper Street, put on by the College Union Board.

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Around The Dorm Championship

In the Around the Dorm championship, the “Ref,” Brendan McGrath, challenges Sports Editor Alex Wolfe, Sports Assistant Chris Molicki and Staff Writer Brandon Gould to answer questions about which underdog has the best chance in the NHL Playoffs, whether Matt Kemp has what it takes to become the first triple crown winner in over 40 [...]

Around The Dorm Championship Around The Dorm Championship

The mind is what matters

“Breathe.” “Stay within yourself.” “He’s not better.” “I’m going to show you how great I am.” These words may not mean anything to most, but to players on the College’s baseball team, they’re special. When assistant coach Eric Woodrow came to the College last year, he brought with him the knowledge of perhaps one of the most important aspects to [...]

The mind is what matters The mind is what matters

Adderall: the new Red Bull?

Recent years show a boom in students turning to the prescription drug Adderall for exams, writing papers and long study sessions. With another round of final exams on the horizon, the College is no exception to this phenomenon.

Adderall: the new Red Bull? Adderall: the new Red Bull?

Leftovers wasted daily as result of regulations, College open to reducing food waste

Every day after work, student workers at the 1855 Room, the College’s buffet-style restaurant located in Eickhoff Hall, are instructed to pick up two or more 14-by-7-inch trays of still-warm food and throw it all out.

Leftovers wasted daily as result of regulations, College open to reducing food waste Leftovers wasted daily as result of regulations, College open to reducing food waste
College’s rally falls short in second half, Lions’ season ends in Cortland

College’s rally falls short in second half, Lions’ season ends in Cortland

14 May 2012
By Brandon Gould

The Lions fell short during the lacrosse quarterfinals, losing 9-7 to SUNY Cortland.

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Lions live to see another day, battle back to upend Amherst

Lions live to see another day, battle back to upend Amherst

12 May 2012
By Brandon Gould

The College's No. 4-ranked lacrosse team defeated Amherst College 8-7.

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Jerry, of Ben & Jerry’s, gives senior class the inside scoop

Jerry, of Ben & Jerry’s, gives senior class the inside scoop

12 May 2012
By Jamie Primeau

Jerry Greenfield, one of the Ben & Jerry's co-founders, was the guest speaker during Senior Week 2012.

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Lions lacrosse moves on, drop Blue Jays 14-5

10 May 2012
By Brandon Gould

The No. 4-ranked Lions lacrosse team cruised to a 14-5 victory over No. 17-ranked Elizabethtown College in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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$425,000 settlement for Fioccos’ suit against the state and the College

$425,000 settlement for Fioccos’ suit against the state and the College

05 May 2012
By Jamie Primeau

The 2008 civil lawsuit against the College and the State of New Jersey filed by the family of John Fiocco Jr. has been settled for $425,000.

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Making the right choices dining out

30 April 2012
By Katie Occhipinti

Dining out can be a pricey experience -- not just for your wallet, but for your waistline. Check out these helpful tips to dining in a healthy and enjoyable way.

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Campus ‘takes back the night’ as victims share assault stories

30 April 2012
By Kelly Johnson

The courtyard outside of the Art and Interactive Multimedia Building was silent and the mood was somber on Tuesday, April 17 as a couple of girls mustered the courage to tell their personal experiences with sexual assault and “Take Back the Night.”

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The Triad House is a safe haven

The Triad House is a safe haven

27 April 2012
By Signal Contributor

The Triad House is one of only three group homes in the country that cater to LGBTQ youth.

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Alums will do stand-up

24 April 2012
By Signal Editorial Staff

Keith and Kenny Lucas, who both graduated from the College in 2007 with degrees in philosophy, will be performing stand up  comedy in their TV debut on ‘Late Night  with Jimmy Fallon.’ The episode will air Thursday, April 26. The Lucas Brothers were previously featured on Comedy Central’s ‘Tosh.O.’ Check out the article that appeared in [...]

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The Goods feature artists and singers

The Goods feature artists and singers

24 April 2012
By Signal Editorial Staff

Last Saturday, April 21, The Rat hosted ink’s The Goods, a collection of artists, poets and singer-songwriters throughout the day.

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M. Ward delivers without Zooey

M. Ward delivers without Zooey

24 April 2012
By Matt Jannetti

M. Ward, a.k.a. Matthew Stephen Ward, is often overshadowed by his more famous She & Him partner, Zooey Deschanel. However, M. Ward was making good music long before Zooey Deschanel became the apple of the indie world’s eye.

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Film fest reveals life of French musician

Film fest reveals life of French musician

24 April 2012
By Novera Shahid

Introducing Gainsbourg to the audience, French professor Moussa Sow described him as “one of the most famous singers who really embodied the French ’60s.”

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Whedon’s ‘Cabin’ challenges horror norms

Whedon’s ‘Cabin’ challenges horror norms

24 April 2012
By Justin Mancini

“The Cabin in the Woods” is more than an attack on hapless young people, it is an attack on movie formulas — the formulas that plague so many horror films today.

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Men’s tennis beginning to catch fire

Men’s tennis beginning to catch fire

24 April 2012
By Peter Fiorilla

It was a mixed week for the College’s tennis teams, as the men went 2-0 to extend their win streak to a semester-best five games while the women’s team split a pair of matches to close out their regular season. It could not have been a much better week for the men, who rolled past Haverford [...]

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