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Five creepiest places in Troy

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Karli Maudlin Assistant News Editor  Jill Odom Variety Editor   (PHOTOS by April Irvin and Hannah Crews)   While Troy doesn’t have a particularly haunted history, there are still some notable locations that have an eerie feeling. In the spirit of Halloween, we have compiled some of the spooky spots around the city and campus. A word of warning, some of these places are private property and should be treated with caution and respect. Sometimes the suggestion of a place being scary or creepy causes the mind to see things…

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Five signs of procrastination

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(PHOTO/Hannah Crews)   By Jill Odom Variety Editor   Procrastination, we all do it, but whether we recognize we are doing it is another question. The key to stopping your stalling is to acknowledge that you are doing it. Once you admit that you are putting things off you can focus on getting something accomplished. 5. The “Just One More” Effect This can vary from when you are watching YouTube videos and keep clicking on the next clip to watching another episode of the latest addictive TV series on Netflix.…

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Five reasons to do something crazy to your hair

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By Faith Karwacki Perspectives Editor   5. You’re young/in college These are the years in which we experiment with who we are and discover ourselves as individuals. Nothing says “new beginnings” quite like moving to a different area, making different friends and doing something adventurous with your personal style. It can be anything from testing out bangs to trying a full-blown Mohawk. 4. It’s a great conversation starter My freshman and sophomore years in college, I was plagued with crippling shyness. When I decided to start dyeing my hair again,…

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Top five places to study on campus

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  By: Jason Fowler Studying is hard enough as it is with only the subject matter to worry about. Add in noise, distractions and general boredom, and it can become a grueling task. These five places on campus have an atmosphere beneficial to studying. 5. Trojan Center The Trojan Center can be a great place to get some reading done. It provides a relatively calm atmosphere with plenty of comfortable spots to sit and read, particularly in the upstairs lobby. It is also the only spot on this list to…

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The best movie trilogies known to man

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Chase Robinson Copy Editor   Movie trilogies seem to be incredibly popular with audiences and filmmakers. The last decade has seen the release of the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, a Spider-Man trilogy, the Bourne trilogy and many others. Sorting through these trilogies to find the best is no easy task. A great trilogy needs to resonate with its audience and accomplish great things cinematically. The following trilogies stood out among tough competition to earn a spot on our list of the top five greatest movie trilogies. No. 5 – The…

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