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LGBT group expresses itself with drag show

GenderF*ck

A guy dressed like Princess Peach? Check. A mesh-covered demon? Of course. A cluster of gyrating, panting women pushing the boundaries of performance art? Welcome to GenderF*ck. Full story

Spooky Psych class fun for all

University of Cincinnati students in Kenneth Ghee's Introduction to Psychology 102 class had a screaming good time on Thursday, Oct. 29, donning costumes and playing games as part of the "Chiller Thriller Halloween Personality" class. Full story

Column: Bread & Butter

Issue 2 not everything it appears to be

On the heels of successful documentaries like "Food, Inc," which question the food-safety, ethical and animal-welfare practices of our nation, its farmers and the Food and Drug Administration that's supposed to be watching out for us; food awareness is running at an all-time high. Full story

Female condoms focus of grant

The University of Cincinnati's Center for Reproductive Health received $608,000 grant to study the efficacy of a newly developed female condom. The grant was awarded to the UC team, led by fertility specialist Michael Thomas, by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Full story

5K walk to grant wishes

To raise money for two children battling life-threatening diseases, University of Cincinnati students took a walk, Friday, Oct. 23 and raised more than $7,200. The third annual Homecoming 5K to Grant Wishes Today started on the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences lawn as a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Full story

New PostSecret book inspires students to share

The newest PostSecret book, "Confessions of Life, Death & God" was released on Oct. 6, 2009 and has already spent two weeks on The New York Times best-seller list, giving University of Cincinnati students a way to connect with perfect strangers. Full story

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Campus sustainability made priority for student groups

For University of Cincinnati students and environmentalists looking to get involved in their community, UC Sustainability and its sponsors might provide a solution. The second Campus Sustainability Day, which featured book signings, guest speakers and student presentations, was held Wednesday, Oct.

Student volunteers take time to Make a Difference

The University of Cincinnati sustainability event, Make a Difference Day, took place Saturday, Oct. 17, giving students a chance to step up and better their community. Approximately 70 students participated in the event, which involved picking up trash in uptown neighborhoods and planting flowers.

Ren Fest costly but pretty cool

An Ariel View

This Saturday, I saw a man make a sandwich... with his feet. While this may seem a tad arbitrary, take a second and look at your feet. Really look at them. Now imagine how you would open a pickle jar or spread mayonnaise with only those 10 toes. Not an easy feat (pun definitely intended) by any means.

Thriller: Haunted attractions around Cincinnati

Local haunted houses were included in an annual list of best Halloween-themed attractions by Hauntworld Magazine, a publication dedicated to all things Halloween. With so many ghoulish attractions in the area, students might feel slightly overwhelmed when it comes to deciding which haunted attractions are worth spending that pretty penny on and which can RIP.

Apples to Apples

Comparing groceries around UC

It’s not an easy game to play. As University of Cincinnati students search for ways to save a few bucks, finding the cheapest groceries can be a bit of a challenge. The price of 10 items was compared at four different grocery stores: two Krogers, a Meijer and Market on Main.

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