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...told us this was legally binding in Korea,” Zlatinova said. “I don’t think Matt is too happy about that.” The marriage ceremony featured full traditional dress and procedure, a process that is not often seen even in modern-day Korea, according to Global Cultural Club President Mary Lee. “Usually, there’s a Westernized ceremony without any traditional portions,” Lee said through a translator. “To perform it properly requires special knowledge and training, so it?...
...diplomas on my office wall bearthe Virginia Tech seal. The university and the Blacksburg community hold a special place in my heart. Virginia Tech was an idyllic refuge from many of the social issues that plague too much of modern-day America. Today it is stained by the actions of a lone coward, and a little piece of me has died inside. The media have criticized the responsiveness of police and university officials as politicians debate the merits of gun control. So-called experts have provided explanations for an insane act. In the end, we will continue to ignore...
...alcoholic drinks and food could add to the event,” Assistant Dean Paul J. McLoughlin wrote in an e-mailed statement. Veteran DAPA Amy Tao ’07 explained that though DAPA will not fund the purchase of alcohol, its goal is not to impose a modern-day prohibition on the substance. “We’re not there to police at parties. Each individual brings something different to the table,” Tao said. “We all have different drinking histories and different social groups.” The group?...
...Professor of Business Administration Regina M. Abrami said that being a foreign woman in China can be disconcerting. “It’s like the third sex—man, woman, and foreign woman,” she said. Kirby challenged students on their general knowledge of modern-day China during the dinner. “If you were to take the poorest parts of China, what would be the number of cell phones per hundred people?” he asked. “Well, you said it was surprising, so 50,” replied Joyce...
...program should instead just present the facts straight. Freshmen aren’t stupid. We don’t need to hear simplistic modern-day fairytales-gone-wrong before we can make decisions about our own health...