University Chronicle

I’m tired of James Cameron. He tried to do “Aliens”. Nice try Cameron, let Ridley Scott do the big boy films. Then he did tried to make a fun little film called “The Abyss”. That was a gem. “The Terminator” series got stale once you realized John Connor was going to survive. Then came “Titanic”. One of the worst shipwrecks in history would go on to make a billion dollars in Hollywood money. Skip everything after that, then “Avatar”. Clearly he was a fan of “Pocahontas”. Now he’s at the bottom of the ocean doing research. James Cameron, stay there.

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How could you make a new “Pink Panther” movie without Cato? I mean, I realize that he stands for every negative stereotype that Hollywood can portray, but without him we just have Steve Martin tripping over himself again. Oh, he has a French accent this time? Perfect. No aging comedian has ever done that when their career takes a dive. Now instead of two grown men feverishly attacking each other during random intervals in the day, Martin tries to sneak up on the guy from “Leon: The Professional”. Basically, what this means is that we miss you, Cato. Come back.

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Worth 100 Words

Disney films went from fantastic to freaky in a span of ten years. From new, almost frightening versions of classics like “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, to changing all animation from cartoon to Pixar Animation/CGI, it makes me feel that the folks at Disney are running out of ideas. Not to mention premiering Disney classics in 3D (i.e. “Lion King”, “Beauty and the Beast”). They are taking original (not to mention great) ideas and reproducing them in slightly different ways in order to increase popularity. So come on, Disney, give me some fresh, good cartoons.

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For hundreds of years, coffee has helped keep the general population from murdering their bosses, young children and co-workers. What was once a bitter sip from your grandparents’ morning brew is now the only thing that keeps you conscious and motivated enough to attend your 9 a.m. class, besides that attractive individual in the third row. Those who insist on reminding us about the stunted growth, stained teeth, and the cornucopia of dangers associated with caffeine addiction need be reminded of the fact that coffee is the fuel of this institution, and all institutions. Needless to say, stay thirsty my friends.

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To be rude is to be offensively impolite or ill-mannered.

Rudeness is not uncommon in every day life, but it is certainly not needed.

Do you enjoy having people be rude to you? I do not, and I imagine you do not either, so what is the point of being rude to others when you can control it?

Whether it is simply holding your tongue when you have something that is not nice to say, or perhaps giving someone a moment of your time instead of ignoring them, there are many ways we can all work to not be rude.

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How many guys have you heard complain that “nice guys finish last” when it comes to dating?

My male friends lament that girls always like them as friends, but only date guys who treat them poorly.

My question is this: why would you want to date someone with taste like this, who clearly doesn’t value herself or the right qualities in partners?

Meanwhile, there are kind, funny, smart, mature single girls out there looking for a nice guy.

Maybe if these “nice guys” weren’t so busy pursuing girls who don’t appreciate them, they’d be able to see these nice girls.

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Cats are the best pets.

My cat, Tucker, is the coolest cat this side of the Mississippi.

Man’s best friend may be dogs, but only because cats are smart enough to know better.

Cats are soft, clean, loveable, cuddly, and graceful. They also have nine lives, which means they’ve already found the secret to immortality.

Felines can have many different personalities, but any cat owner will tell you there is a magical bond between them and their cat.

Granted, there are mean cats out there, but there are mean dogs too… which is even worse.

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After a long, Minnesota wait of wintry, windy weather, the blizzards have passed, and the spring breeze has arrived, bringing familiar chirps of birds and clear sidewalks.

Now is the time to stretch those legs, begin bike rides to work and school, or take a walk with your friends.

Beautiful weather is a true treat and fresh air cannot be exchanged for anything else.

Take your book outside, and read in the sun. Play tennis at the park. Take advantage of the warmth that was so long forgotten Dec. through Feb.

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Language is a fascinating element of existence. The ability to communicate with others, or in some cases, the inability to communicate affects future success and relations.

Some countries have nearly 100 languages spoken within its borders. As a writer, I am focused on the precise way to describe in English.

But, imagine the many ways you could find to explain a thought in different languages.

I studied Spanish, a beautiful language, and it was interesting how many words are similar.

Sometimes, others aren’t so far away in speech – or in thought – even if they don’t say it exactly the same.

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Interpersonal communication skills are a necessity in any situation.

Whether you’re serving food to a patron, arguing with a loved one or explaining a problem and offering a solution, these skills are vital to maintaining relationships.

When communicating with others, listen to gather as much information as possible. Ask questions to learn even more to show you are interested and have a clear mind. Offer advice when asked, but realize he or she who asks may not take it.

Communicating with others whether it’s your sister or your professor is important and can alter a relationship forever, positively or negatively.

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