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A clear distinction
Embryonic stem cells are precursor cells. They originate from days-old embryos and, as the embryo develops, change into the various types of cells ? heart cells, pancreas cells, kidney cells ? that make up an identifiable human being. This flexible characteristic has given scientists a hope of developing treatments for a variety of diseases, including […]
Letters to the editor
Take time to notice Mertin in WCIn her article published in the Dec. 6, 2001 issue of the CT, Monica Reyhani illustrates one of Roger's greatest abilities ? seeing things in a manner many of us miss.He took the time to look at things more closely, and to appreciate life's simplicities on a greater level. […]
In the bedroom' a stunning dramatic work
Todd Field's "In the Bedroom" is not an easy movie to watch. It is not a typical Hollywood vehicle that artificially stirs emotions for your $8 dollars. It does not allow your crests and troughs to ultimately take you to a finale that is absolute and satisfactory. It is the kind of film that leaves […]
Horoscope
Aquarius (Jan. 20?Feb. 18) ? Use this semester to create a fresh start. Avoid the pitfalls of making too many commitments that drag you down with stress and misery. Don't you have enough of that in your life already?Pisces (Feb. 19?March 20) ? Two words ? work it. You've got class and style, and now […]
Niagara Nights
Students here are often given a hard time about not spending enough time off campus. We do not make our presence known outside UR. There is a simple reason for this ? we cause trouble.My friends and I demonstrated that concept last weekend. We are no longer welcome in the international community. More specifically, we […]
Normal breasts and getting cockblocked
My left breast is smaller than my right. Is this normal? ? Miss MatchedThe human body is not always perfectly symmetrical. Depending on the difference in cup size and your comfort with the situation, you can determine normality. If you find that you are not proud of the breasts you possess, there are alteration options […]
History cycle shows the way to solve today's problems
The War on Terrorism is going well, we are told. Afghanistan's Taliban regime is dismantled and the new interim government seems to be firmly in place. Osama Bin Laden is still missing. But not to worry ? he is either dead in a cave or will be quickly found and detained. Meanwhile, President Bush continues […]
Driving Rain a mixed bag
Paul McCartney's latest album ? Driving Rain, released Nov. 13 ? is a relatively simple one with a smooth, flowing pace in songs like "From A Lover To A Friend" and "She's Given Up Talking." In tune with McCartney's previous work, the musician makes a constant effort to avoid falling into the same characteristic ruts, […]
Would you like a serving of freedom with that?
Freedom is the soup du jour. Even before "Operation Enduring Freedom" replaced the less apt moniker of "Operation Infinite Justice" as the name of the U.S. offensive in Afghanistan, it was clear that freedom was experiencing a renaissance in American discourse.On Sept. 11, 2001, President George W. Bush said, "Freedom has been attacked and freedom […]
New play addresses gay issues
Five guys sat onstage behind five music stands.I was told we were going to see this interesting play about gay issues written by a friend of a friend in Buffalo. Matthew Higgin was the name of the writer, and 'Confessions' was the title of the play, but neither detail affected my decision to go. It […]