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Psyched

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011

Being the Psych-O that I am, I have been nothing short of euphoric after having read the articles by Ms. O'Donnell ("Pineapples," Aug. 30) and Mr. Straka ("The Pineapple Bandwagon," Aug. 31).

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Eva's broom

By The Observer · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Years ago, when "return to glory" was meant to address the anticipated football accomplishments of Tyrone Willingham, Ty gave a speech at the Washington game pep rally which I will never forget, and so I start with that:

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Statistic without merit

By The Observer · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

I'm not really a Rick Perry fan. I'm simply not. But that doesn't change the fact that he has recently been accused of having a terrible health care system in the state of Texas. That accusation has been "justified" with the fact that 26 percent of Texas citizens lack health care. Unfortunately for these accusers, some statistics have little merit.

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The pineapple bandwagon

By The Observer · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

I would just like to thank Ms. O'Donnell for her article regarding the TV show Psych ("Pineapples," Aug. 30). They must have hired someone clever at USA because in the past decade or so, the network has churned out a handful of extremely entertaining shows, Psych being my personal favorite. In a world where prime time T.V. is dominated by countless crime dramas that take themselves just a little too seriously (and one conspicuous imitation cough-TheMentalist-cough), Psych serves as a welcoming breath of pineapple-scented fresh air. The unorthodox antics of faux psychic Mr. Spencer combined with the delightfully uptight nature of Mr. Burton always keep me chuckling.

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The real Perry

By The Observer · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

I was so glad to see the opinion column about Rick Perry. As a resident of Texas, let me tell you what Rick Perry doesn't want you to know: Rick Perry's claim on Texas jobs is not true. Texas jobs, mostly in Houston, have largely come from the oil and gas industry. Perry has had nothing to do with that — Houston's economy has historically been boom or bust, depending on oil and gas. Additionally, the state and federal government is responsible for creating a large portion of jobs. How interesting that Perry claims these jobs as his "miracle" while bashing government.

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Everybody loses when schools break rules

By The Observer · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Back to the gridiron! As the college football season kicks off this weekend, the NCAA, its member institutions and fans can breathe a temporary sigh of relief. The public eye on the sport shifts away from rules violations and toward action on the field. Topics such as "Will Notre Dame take the leap toward a BCS berth in Brian Kelly's second season?" or "Can Oklahoma or another elite program end the SEC's stronghold on the national championship?" offer a lighter fare in comparison to the questions that have rocked the sport the past few seasons.

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Regret lives forever

By The Observer · Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

Maggy Garcia was one of the most beautiful people you could ever meet, inside and out. She had an absolutely radiant smile, oozed an infectiously positive personality and you'd never know anyone who could light up a room until you met her. Maggy Garcia, I am lucky to say, was a dear friend of mine. I have an innumerable amount of fond memories of growing up with her that I will cherish forever.

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Trade idea: Buy Quarter Dog futures

By The Observer · Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

A futures desk at a Wall Street bank sounds like some sort of covert fortune-telling operation. It sounds like the desk where traders can swing by in the morning to read the tea leaves and see what stocks are going to be hot that day. It almost doesn't seem like it should be legal. Is divination how all of these Wall Street banks keep making money?

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Pineapples

By The Observer · Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

Everyone experiences life-changing moments. For some, it was ripping open that Notre Dame acceptance letter. For others, it was picking a major or locking eyes with that special someone in class. For me, it was discovering "Psych," a TV show on USA Network.

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Hello, our name is Asiatic Gaze

By The Observer · Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011

These are stories that we of Asiatic Gaze have experienced at a university that is "committed to diversity ... because it is a moral and intellectual necessity."

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Congratulations, Holy Cross transfers

By The Observer · Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011

As the first couple of weeks of the new school year begin, I would like to take the time to recognize a special group of individuals. Each semester, a group of transfer students from colleges and universities all across the world enter the realms of Notre Dame in pursuit of their continuing college education. A small group of these transfer students come from Holy Cross. No, I'm not talking about the one in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Perry's "injustice"

By The Observer · Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011

In a speech announcing his candidacy for President, Rick Perry bemoaned "the injustice that nearly half of all Americans don't even pay any income tax." Forgetting that everyone, regardless of income level, still pays state and local income, payroll and sales taxes, Perry characterized half of Americans as Exhibit A in his case against the welfare state. Should a family of four surviving on $26,400 or less annually get away without paying federal income taxes? Perry thinks we are witnesses to an injustice here.

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A new sheriff in town

By The Observer · Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011

It started like any other night at the bar. The cowboys were settling in after a long day, drinks in hand, their sweethearts nestled beside them, the piano player playing a rickety tune in the back corner. All was peaceful until a gunshot broke the silence.

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Make or break for Republican party

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011

While the Republican Party is too powerful to fold, it is becoming increasingly susceptible to a dramatic short-term setback. Unfortunately, many early GOP frontrunners are willing to take stances that isolate moderate voters.

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President Perry

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011

I know all of you care who I am going to endorse for the upcoming republican presidential nomination, therefore let me get it out in the open so that I have hard evidence to cite when I am proven correct. Not only am I picking Gov. Rick Perry to be the party nominee, but I am also predicting him as our 45th president.

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