2012 – Page 3 – The Oredigger

UN releases statement on recent Marijuana legislature

Colorado and Washington have recently passed legislation legalizing the use of limited amounts of marijuana for those over 21 years of age. Raymond Yans, President of the United Nation’s International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) voiced “grave concern about the outcome of recent referenda in the United States of America that would allow the non-medical use of cannabis by adults in the states of Colorado and Washington,” according to the United Nations Information Service. Yans said that “these developments are in violation of the international drug control treaties, and pose a great threat to public health and the well-being of society far beyond those states.”

Morsi’s actions reminiscent of Mubarak regime

Last week Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi issued a broad decree that gives him the power to do as he pleases until the Egyptian parliament ratifies a new constitution and another parliamentary election is held. His power cannot be revoked by any authority, and his decisions cannot be stalled or overruled by any judicial authority in place.

Stuff Review: Microsoft Comfort Keyboard

Have you ever been writing a paper on your compact and uncomfortable laptop keyboard only to be abruptly stopped mid-sentence by a debilitating hand cramp? If so, you may consider purchasing the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard to ease all of your typing traumas.

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Castle of Cans event collects food for hungry

With almost 4300 pounds of food donated to the Golden Food Bank, this year’s Castle of Cans event saw many clubs and organizations on campus making a difference. Order of Omega and the CSM Holiday Food Drive hosted the event in the student center ballrooms, where participants had plenty of room to express their can creativity.

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Food and dance at the Indian Festival of Lights

Diwali, the Indian “festival of lights,” fell in mid-November this year and the Indian Student Association celebrated in style last Tuesday night. The celebration included festive dancing, delicious Indian food, and the promotion of a good cause.

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Aspen Hall offers new housing on campus

After standing vacant for two years, the roundhouse at the corner of West Campus Road and Elm Street finally has a new tenant. Constructed in 1963, the newly named Aspen Hall was refurbished over an eight week period earlier this semester and had its open house last Friday, November 16. In the spring, the building will house 20 or so male students as part of a male leadership housing theme proposed by the building’s resident assistant Grant Johnson. The open house provided an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to see the interior of one of the most distinctive buildings on campus.

The Knight, the Seer and the Child: Naonet

Naonet slapped a hand across the surface of the water, dispelling the image from its surface. He sat back against the high back of his stone chair, pushed a hand through the few strands of hair he had left and growled when half of those came out in his fingers. Soft giggling echoed from high above. A smile, or what could be halfway considered a smile, twisted the corners of his cracked lips. He shifted his gaze up to the pool of shadow that clung to the ceiling.

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Minds at Mines: Favorite video game

With a few days off for Thanksgiving, a few more weeks before finals, and the strong chance of one final midterm test, students need a break and something to relieve their stress. To give everyone ideas, this week, Minds at Mines asked, “What is your favorite video game?”

Headlines from around the world: 11-26-12

Israel is prepared to substantially broaden its operation in the Gaza strip, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. President Barack Obama fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself and called for an end to the firing of missiles into Israel by militants inside the Gaza strip. On early Sunday at about 10:30 am at least one missile was intercepted by Israel’s anti-rocket defense system over the center of Tel Aviv.

Registration week a huge success

In collaboration with the registrar, “The Oredigger” performed a study on the Fall 2012 registration experience. The results were shocking: 81% of CSM students found their registration experience went “smoothly and was successful.” “The Oredigger” looked to investigate the causes.

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