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For whom the bell tolls

Church isn’t the only place to hear handbells these days. The Spartan Handbell Choir, a registered student organization, has 11 members - more this year than it has had in its seven-year revival on campus.

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the Lowdown

In the 1800s, Levi Strauss made them out of tents. These days most designers make them out of materials from corduroy to leather. Blue jeans: They’re an American classic, right up there with cheesy teen movies and www.fishydance.com. From rhinestones to cargo pockets to bright colors, most trends have found their way onto jeans.

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With birthday looming, its time to be a grown-up

In 10 days I will be 22.And it’s about time.I can’t wait to be done being 21 - to not feel like a kid going out on the town for the first time every time I get carded, to not have waitrons squint at me and say, “You’re only 21?” Twenty-one was an enjoyable year, sure, but I am ready to be done with trips to the bar.I was so excited to turn 21, if only so I could go to the bar with my boyfriend or have a glass of wine when I go out for dinner.