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...occasional date. This, son, makes for interesting (if effortless) reading; and that is what gets A's. Underline them, capitalize them, inset them in outline form; be sure we don't miss them. Why do you think all exams insist at the top, "Illustrate"; "Be specific"; etc. They mean it. The illustrations needn't of course be singularly relevant; but they must be there. If Vague Generalities are anathema, sparkling chips of concrete scattered through your bluebook will have you up for sainthood. Or at least Dean's List. Name at least the titles of every other book Hume ever...

Author: By A Grader | Title: A Grader’s Response | 5/10/2010 | See Source »

Your best pick-up line: I absolutely can’t stand pick-up lines. Say what you mean...

Author: By FM Staff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Madison A. Greer | 5/7/2010 | See Source »

Sexiest physical trait: A mean stanky legg

Author: By FM Staff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Charuta P. Gavankar | 5/7/2010 | See Source »

...seems pretty obvious that in any discussion of the various methods whereby the crafty student attempts to show the grader that he knows a lot more than he actually does, the vague generality is the key device. A generality is a vague statement that means nothing by itself, but when placed in an essay on a specific subject very well might mean something to the grader. The true master of a generality is the man who can write a 10-page essay, which means nothing at all to him, and have it mean a great deal to anyone who reads...

Author: By Donald Carswell | Title: Beating the System | 5/7/2010 | See Source »

Their ship may have already sailed, but that doesn’t mean that Cobra Starship won’t give you a good time. Performing with 3OH!3, Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes fame, and I Fight Dragons...

Author: By Synne D. Chapman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Get Out! Music | 5/7/2010 | See Source »

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