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This just in - my sources tell me Afroman's 2001 marijuana anthem, "Because I Got High" is not - I repeat, not - an anti-drug song. True, his song lyrics blame weed for the loss of his wife, kids, job, and the use of his arms and legs. But he's actually putting forth a positive and carefree message about the drug's use: everybody loves the tumbleweed. … 37 Comments
We reveled in purple, green and gold Tuesday night, collected our beads and - in some cases - got ashy on Wednesday. It's official now - the season of Lent is upon us. Asking students who were raised Catholic what religion they associate with yields an almost universal response: "I go to Mass with my family, but I don't consider myself practicing. … 26 Comments
Train would benefit Athens(This letter is in response to Tuesday's editorial, "A brainy idea?".) Despite its apparent nickname, the "Brain Train" is probably the best thing for Athens, Atlanta and perhaps the entire state of Georgia. Cars running on internal combustion is old technology. … 0 Comments
Graduate goalsWith grad school looking better and better, remember to focus on grades. Imagine you're one of thousands of University students who will earn their undergraduate degrees in May, say goodbye to Athens and dive head-first into the job market. Unfortunately for you, that market's looking a bit shallow right now. … 1 Comment
