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Category: Cause & Effect

Aristotle says every human action is due to one of seven causes. I now have seven legitimate excuses for my behavior.

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04/22/2021

The Campus Novel Trap

“Novelists often teach out of economic necessity,” but campus life can consequently circumscribe their work.

by Arvind Dilawar

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05/28/2018

Urbanism in Three Books and Three Cities

From Seattle to Seoul

by Talon Abernathy

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11/24/2009

Toked Affection

Ben said he could score some pot. Ben said he knew the neighborhood. Ben said...

by Emily Callaghan

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10/16/2009

Birthday Wish

Reason #1: Anger.

by Emily Callaghan

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