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U-Dub Researchers Create Vocal Joystick

U-Dub Researchers Create Vocal Joystick

Soon having bad hand-eye coordination may not be enough of an excuse to give your frat brothers for losing at Madden NFL 09. Researchers at the University of Washington have begun creating a joystick controlled by one’s voice.

 

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For many Iraq war veterans who have returned

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U-Dub - University of Washington, Penn State, GeorgetownOff Campus

U-Dub Says 'Fun Stops Here'

U-Dub Says 'Fun Stops Here'

Living off campus is supposed to be a rite of passage into the real world. Not having to deal with power-hungry RA’s and skipping the dreaded housing lottery are just a few of the many perks of living off-campus. Unfortunately there is no longer much difference between living on campus and off at the Unive

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Latest comment by Anonymous: Isn't of the perks of living off campus supposed to be partying when you want to w/out fear of having to deal with campus officials because a crabby neighbor called the cops?

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Northwestern, GeorgetownText Worthy

Students Give the FBI a Run for Their Money

Students Give the FBI a Run for Their Money

Forget the FBI when college kids will do the job for free. Hell, they’ll even pay tuition to work. By enrolling in investigatory CSI-type courses, students across the country are attempting to make history, thinking that they will be the next Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew.

 

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GeorgetownRandom

Nerds Find Bigfoot... Or Something

Nerds Find Bigfoot... Or Something

More weirdos think they found Bigfoot.

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GeorgetownText Worthy

Colleges Adopt New Roommate Matching System

Colleges Adopt New Roommate Matching System
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At these eleven universities, students can avoid getting stuck with a roommate from hell by surfing a Facebook-like database to hand-pick one for themselves. If your school isn't on this list, good luck!

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GeorgetownRandom

Redecorating Your Dorm A La Green

Redecorating Your Dorm A La Green

The time has come to start preparing for the annual Move-In Day fiasco. For some, shopping for college is a thrill, for others it’s like a trip down death row. This year is different as stores are taking pity on our wallets and on our consciences as products are cheaper and eco-friendly. Here a few tips to ke

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GeorgetownFunny

Rejected New Yorker Obama Covers

Rejected New Yorker Obama Covers
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OTR Exclusive: While digging through the trash bins at The New Yorker, our Super Sleuths discovered several, never-before-seen mockups of the controversial Obama cover. Check them out here!

Latest comment by Anonymous: @ Anonymous: "Right wing does not get satire." While your readiness to categorize an entire political movement is, at best, ill-informed, you may wish to look at a number of the Right wing's political publications.... MORE »

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GeorgetownText Worthy

Smoothies: A Blend of Fattening Calories

Smoothies: A Blend of Fattening Calories

WashingtonPost.com says "Think Before You Drink." Smoothies may seem like the perfect thirst-quenching beverages for a hot summer day, but think again! Whether it's Dunkin' Donuts, Wendy's, or Robeks, looks can be deceiving.

 

When cutting down calories, smaller portions are always the best way

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UIC - University of Illinois - Chicago, OSU - Ohio State, GeorgetownNews

Colleges Ban Credit Card Companies

Colleges Ban Credit Card Companies

There's no surprise that credit card companies target 18-22 year olds on college campuses, and it's no surprise that oftentimes, we buy into their schemes. A startling article from ABC News reports that 76% of undergraduates own at least one credit card, and 43% own four or more (of an avera

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Latest comment by Anonymous: haha only buckeyes would fall for stuff like that

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UNC Chapel Hill, U-Dub - University of Washington, UF - University of FloridaSports

'07 NBA Draft Picks: One Year Follow-Up

'07 NBA Draft Picks: One Year Follow-Up

Making the transition from campus b-ball celebrity to NBA nobody is a difficult one. Check out how last year's crop of hot, young ballers fared in their first year at the NBA.

Latest comment by AHor: You may want to mention that those numbers you used for Hawes were his stats in April, where he played 8 games. Over the course of the season he averaged 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, not quite as sexy...

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