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Things to do in South Bend

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A few fall traditions are sacred, like apple-picking, pumpkin carving and jumping in leaf piles. Now that you're living in the Midwest — at least for college anyways — you need to adjust that list to include what should become a staple in your fall frolicking: a corn maze.






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Ides of March reveals little about politics

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"Ides of March," a political thriller both starring and directed by George Clooney, seemed to say nothing original about the American political system, but rather embraced the conventional wisdom that all politicians are power hungry sell-outs.


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Roadtrippin' The Right Way

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There are certain experiences that forever bond you with your friends. It's that first freshman dorm party where you met. It's the laughs you share at 2a.m. as you're both stressing over exams and papers. It's the care packages from parents you always share. And it's the road trips.


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Top tens to catch up on over fall break

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Not sure what to do with yourself over fall break? Find some entertainment inspiration with Scene's guide to the movies, TV, books and CDs you might have missed but should catch up on.





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Best-Worst Movies: "Ever After"

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Everyone needs a good fairy tale, especially during the stressful, nowhere-near-a-fairy tale week before fall break. So take a study siesta, log onto Netflix and replace sweatpants and books with ball gowns and glittery shoes.


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Foreign Food Finds

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Once when asked what my favorite type of food was, I responded that it was a tie between Indian food and Thai … pun intended. So this past week, a few friends and I ventured into the vibrant and lively downtown South Bend on the prowl for the best Thai food in the area.


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50/50 brings light to a dark subject

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Inspired by a true story loosely based on the screenwriter Will Reiser, "50/50" is a story about friendship, love, family and how all these play an essential role in helping us get past our struggles and challenges in life.




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Fashion by Felicia

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There often seems no end, dear fellow fashionistas, to the mountain of misunderstanding we lovers of fashion face. This is a problem of grandiose proportions that needs our immediate attention.