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Fraud abounds during census season

Mike Carr/Daily Lobo guest columnist | April 6

When it comes to fraud, nothing is off limits, especially on the Internet. With the 2010 Census swinging into high gear and tax season already well underway, expect to see fraudulent “census” and “tax” e-mail and text messages in the near future. For starters, the Internal Revenue Service never conducts business via e-mail, text messaging or the telephone. For the most part, this is also true about the U.S.

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Civil rights no match for U.S. politix

April 5

On Saturday morning, I was driving down the highway, in some busy section of town by R.E.I., and I saw two young men dressed in suits, standing on the highway meridian.

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At-home remedies for seasonal allergies

Peggy Spencer/Daily Lobo columnist | April 1

Rubbing my itchy eyes and blowing my runny nose after writing my sixth prescription of the day for allergy medicine, I decided it is time for my yearly article on allergies.

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Google might be taking over, but don't worry

Chris Quintana | March 25

Recently, Google has been having issues controlling the rogue country China, and that makes me wonder what might lie in wait for the United States. Thus far, we have been obedient to our Google overlords.

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Mitchell upgrades are a good start

Chris Sosa/Daily Lobo Guest Columnist | March 25

If you have been to Mitchell Hall recently, you probably have been amazed by how much the renovation has improved the building.

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Tongue piercing: Not for the faint of heart

Peggy Spencer/Daily Lobo columnist | March 23

Q: Is it true that having a tongue piercing increases your chances of getting a heart rhythm problem? A: Yes, it is true that having a tongue piercing increases your chances of getting a heart problem, but the problem isn’t with the rhythm.

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Lock smokers in the basement for public health

Chris Quintana | March 11

So let me explain what’s happening here: Chris, the dope who usually writes columns for Friday is probably too busy checking his Facebook while spraying himself with Axe during a “Family Guy” marathon, so I am filling in for him. My name is Brock Lightstone and when I am not at the gym running miles or sipping some 02 at the oxygen bar, I am campaigning against cigarettes.

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Med students leave unprepared for profession

Abigail Ramirez | March 9

Medical schools are taking one step forward and three steps back in educating future doctors. Mayo Medical School announced in late February their collaboration with Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to give doctors the upper hand when distributing medical information.

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War on THC comparable to war on apples

Zach Gould | March 8

Prohibition of any kind doesn’t work, and that is because prohibition is a regulation of morality.

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Axe: The apocalypse in an orgy

Chris Quintana | March 5

Guys, Axe makes girls want to play with your balls. It wasn’t clear enough with the commercial of a woman writhing around underneath leather covers.

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The opiate of the masses isn't for everyone

Zach Gould | March 4

I am not religious. At times, I’ve wished I was. I always hear people talking about religion in a way that elevates it as one of the more important things in life.

Opinion

Advances to improve world health

Abigail Ramirez | March 1

The advances in technology each day are absolutely incredible. We have come to the point where, if we think outside of the box, we can help developing countries take the first step in creating a healthier population.

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Bad breath: more than just a dirty mouth

Dr. Peggy Spencer columnist | March 1

Dear Dr. Peg, How can someone know if they have “clinical bad breath” or halitosis? Dear Hal, If anonymous well-wishers leave bottles of mouthwash around your room, and the police call you on a regular basis to help disperse crowds, you might take a hint.

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'Family Guy' sucks and you don't even realize

Chris Quintana | February 26

Now I know a lot of you watch, and maybe even enjoy, the show “Family Guy,” but let me tell you — you are wrong.

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Sororities create lifelong bonds

Tricia Remark | February 24

I never planned on joining a sorority. When I was a senior in high school, my aunt would plague me with stories about the sorority she was in, how much it could change my life, blah, blah, blah.

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America's infatuation with tainted beef

Zach Gould | February 23

I want to eat cows. I want to eat ribs, burgers, steaks and even bottom round roast (the butt). I would love to swim in the fluffy meat pillows of steak goodness, indulging my continuously growing gluttony.

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Do you have an eating disorder?

Dr. Peggy Spencer columnist | February 23

I was walking on campus and saw a flier with a grizzly photo. The photo shows two hands bound at the wrists with measuring tape, poised over an empty plate.

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Getting rid of Facebook complainers

Chris Quintana | February 18

Like every other sane person, I would like to burn my eyes out with hair spray every time someone updates their status with a vague combination of nouns and adjectives that might as well say, “Ugh!

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Feeling alone on V-Day? Try these trusted tricks!

Chris Quintana | February 11

It’s here. You can’t run from it any longer. The only way to escape at this point would be to find a cave and hide out somewhere in the Sandias, but since those are occupied by chupacabras or a deposed Martin Chavez (I can’t decide which is worse), you have to deal with it at this point.

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The added cost of comfort in airline travel

Ryan Tomari | February 10

American Airlines decided earlier this week that it will charge its passengers $8 on domestic flights for a “blanket-and-pillow pack.” Do I really care?