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Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA | February 17, 2003

Studying soon? Before you do, find out where is the best place to study on campus
There are lots of study spaces around campus—some are better than others. Sure, it might be convenient to stay in your dorm room, but will you really get any work done? Maybe you should trek over to Burling, which won the competition for best study space on campus. Everyone studies differently and has different preferences, but rated the nine study spaces below from 1-10 (10 being best) in three universally important categories: comfort, atmosphere, and noise level (10 being quietest). [more]

Massive marriages and literate lips: The best-selling independent film of all-time, and a random French thriller are playing at Harris this weekend.
Bradley: I have some good and bad news to report. The good is that Daredevil, soon to be known as man’s greatest artistic achievement, at least in comic book movie adaptation form, is playing at the downtown Grinnell theatre. The bad is that the downtown Grinnell theatre, which is currently showing Daredevil, will be closing on Feb. 26. So go see Daredevil, plus all these movies that Films Chair Tony O. Pham brought for you. [more]

Joyride on a mystical rock tour bus: At only 72 pages, Hubcap Diamondstar Halo is a good book that you can finish during the school year.
Rock and roll can change your life—literally and ass-backwardsly. Hubcap Diamondstar Halo, Camden Joy’s narrative of music, creativity, and death launches with the collision of a makeshift tour bus for many an indie band. [more]