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OPINION -- Winter Olympics did not fail to entertain

Stallion, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, GA

7 hours ago by Jessica Padgett

This winter has been one full of surprises for many regions. Places such as our very own Tifton actually received snow, a feat that has not occurred in years. However, this winter also held more surprises than just snow. The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver have been filled with more surprises and upsets than many expected.

REVIEW -- Lose your mind on 'Shutter Island'

Stallion, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, GA

11 hours ago by Ashlee Davis

From books to movies, our culture fosters a deeply ingrained fear of insane asylums. Fans of the genre can add another film to the list with the new psychological thriller "Shutter Island."

The film takes place on a desolate island off the shore of Boston, where two U.

Trojans athletics deserve strict punishment

Stallion, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, GA

10 hours ago by David Barker

The dynasty that is the University of Southern California Trojans football could come to a haltering end within the next few weeks. USC has been under a 4-year investigation of accusations facing both the football and basketball programs.

There are numerous accusations, but three of the accusations could determine whether the dynasty that was built on the gridiron ends or not.

Tragedy At SeaWorld Orlando

The Sandspur, Rollins College, FL

5 days ago by Dodie O'Keefe

In a tragic event this past Wednesday, Feb. 24, Dawn Brancheau was killed at SeaWorld. Brancheau was a 40-old veteran trainer from northwest Indiana. Her family replied that Brancheau died doing what she loved; she was living her dream.

"You could just tell by looking at her face.

8.8 Earthquake Rocks Chile

The Sandspur, Rollins College, FL

5 days ago by Emily Sessons

An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 hit Chile on Feb. 27, followed by aftershocks and a tsunami. Death toll estimates range from the hundreds into over 1,000. The earthquake has damaged over 1.5 million houses, forcing millions to be displaced. The natural disaster was 700-800 times stronger, but at a greater depth within the earth, than the earthquake in Haiti in January.

Pulp Classics Return at the Polasek

The Sandspur, Rollins College, FL

2 days ago by Vernon Meigs

Richard Powers, Alex Schomburg, and Kelly Freas are just a few of the artists being featured at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens here in Winter Park. The small exhibit features some of the top names in the pulp fiction genre, the forerunner of comic books, and the escape for thousands of people during the Great Depression.

Check This Out, "For Art's Sake!"

The Current, Nova Southeastern University, FL

6 days ago by Juan Gallo

Oscar Wilde said "All art is quite useless." Then again, Wilde did not go to the "For Art's Sake" art show. Created by graphic artist Jose Lopez, the "For Arts Sake" art show took place Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, at The Bubble in Ft. Lauderdale. The event exhibited 16 different artists spanning many different styles and included performances from DJ's Twilight Notes, Michelle Stevens and, the local band, Alexander.