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<title><![CDATA[Bieber’s ‘Never Say Never’: The final verdict by Kyle and Marysa]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/bieber-s-never-say-never-the-final-verdict-by-kyle-and-marysa-1.2150726</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings  and  Marysa Abbas </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings & Marysa Abbas<br><p>
	While the Biebs has proven to be talented and may have a bright future ahead of him, we just can't bring ourselves to give this film the same rousing approval that we have for our other reviews.
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<pubDate>Sat, 9 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	While the Biebs has proven to be talented and may have a bright future ahead of him, we just can't bring ourselves to give this film the same rousing approval that we have for our other reviews.
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<title><![CDATA[Once in a generation struggle]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/once-in-a-generation-struggle-1.2150725</link>
<author> Missy Katner </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Missy Katner<br><p>
	 
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	   In an interview about the situation in Wisconsin, President Barack Obama said, 'Everybody has got to make some adjustments to new fiscal realities.' But he went on to add that he believes taking away collective bargaining r...</p>]]>

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	&nbsp;&nbsp; In an interview about the situation in Wisconsin, President Barack Obama said, 'Everybody has got to make some adjustments to new fiscal realities.' But he went on to add that he believes taking away collective bargaining r...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[If Walker won’t listen, then he’s not leading  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/if-walker-won-t-listen-then-he-s-not-leading-1.2150723</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings<br><p>
	 
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	In the last couple of weeks, I've been giving a lot of thought to the question 'What makes a good leader?' Given the political unrest in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Jordan, and Bahrain and the protests in Madison (and now other states as wel...</p>]]>

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	In the last couple of weeks, I've been giving a lot of thought to the question 'What makes a good leader?' Given the political unrest in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Jordan, and Bahrain and the protests in Madison (and now other states as wel...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Catholic take on the Capital ]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/the-catholic-take-on-the-capital-1.2150721</link>
<author> Zach Johnson </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Zach Johnson<br><p>
	 
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	  The recent crisis in Madison concerning Gov. Walker's proposed budget bill had drawn a distinct line between the unions, who sit in the bulls eye of the bill's sights, and Governor Walker, who was elected in part because of ...</p>]]>

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	&nbsp;&nbsp;The recent crisis in Madison concerning Gov. Walker's proposed budget bill had drawn a distinct line between the unions, who sit in the bulls eye of the bill's sights, and Governor Walker, who was elected in part because of ...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Undergraduate research opportunities  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/undergraduate-research-opportunities-1.2138746</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings<br><p>
	 
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	'The program is pretty new, so part of that effort [has included] letting people know what the program is (and why they should to apply to it),' Gabriel said. </div>...</p>]]>

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<pubDate>Sun, 3 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	'The program is pretty new, so part of that effort [has included] letting people know what the program is (and why they should to apply to it),' Gabriel said.&nbsp;</div>...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Final Verdict with Kyle and Marysa: “The King’s Speech”]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/the-final-verdict-with-kyle-and-marysa-the-king-s-speech-1.2138745</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span><br><p>
	This film is beautiful: the performances, the cinematography, the score and -all elements work together to create an incredible piece of art. 
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<pubDate>Sun, 3 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[The Final Verdict with Kyle and Marysa: “The King’s Speech”]]></media:title>
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	This film is beautiful: the performances, the cinematography, the score&-all elements work together to create an incredible piece of art.&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[Revolution has only begun]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/revolution-has-only-begun-1.2138738</link>
<author> Missy Katner </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Missy Katner<br><p>
	Why should a La Crosse native care about events happening half way around the world? What do we make of recent revolution in Egypt? 
...</p>]]>

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<pubDate>Sun, 3 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Revolution has only begun]]></media:title>
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	Why should a La Crosse native care about events happening half way around the world? What do we make of recent revolution in Egypt?&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[Moore should inspire more]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/moore-should-inspire-more-1.2138735</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings<br><p>
	 
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	Love him or hate him, Michael Moore knows how to make us talk. </div>...</p>]]>

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<pubDate>Sun, 3 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	Love him or hate him, Michael Moore knows how to make us talk.&nbsp;</div>...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[A homeless encounter]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/a-homeless-encounter-1.2138734</link>
<author> Zach Johnson </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Zach Johnson<br><p>
	I don't know his story, and I don't where he is now.
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<pubDate>Sun, 3 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[A homeless encounter]]></media:title>
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	I don't know his story, and I don't where he is now.
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<title><![CDATA[International physician suggests healthcare reform]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/international-physician-suggests-healthcare-reform-1.1749637</link>
<author> Kathryn Korthauer </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kathryn Korthauer<br><p>
	John Sloan, M.D. shared how the current health system isn't working well for the frail elderly with students, doctors, nurses, and community members at Viterbo.
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<pubDate>Sat, 6 Nov 2010</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[International physician suggests healthcare reform]]></media:title>
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	John Sloan, M.D. shared how the current health system isn't working well for the frail elderly with students, doctors, nurses, and community members at Viterbo.
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<title><![CDATA[The Final Verdict with Kyle and Marysa: Deadwood]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/the-final-verdict-with-kyle-and-marysa-deadwood-1.1749620</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings and Marysa Abbas </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings and Marysa Abbas<br><p>
	Kyle and Marysa take a look at HBO's short-lived TV series 'Deadwood' tells the story of how the settlement became a town, and the characters who made the settlement what it was. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 6 Nov 2010</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[The Final Verdict with Kyle and Marysa: Deadwood]]></media:title>
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	Kyle and Marysa take a look at HBO's short-lived TV series 'Deadwood' tells the story of how the settlement became a town, and the characters who made the settlement what it was.&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[UW-La Crosse Sexual Assault Case Disgusting]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/uw-la-crosse-sexual-assault-case-disgusting-1.1749618</link>
<author> Kasie Von Haden </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kasie Von Haden<br><p>
	Students actions in the sexual assault case on UW-La Crosse's campus are sickening.
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<pubDate>Fri, 5 Nov 2010</pubDate>
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	Students actions in&nbsp;the sexual assault case on UW-La Crosse's campus are sickening.
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<title><![CDATA[Retreat ignites beginnings of community]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/retreat-ignites-beginnings-of-community-1.1749610</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings<br><p>
	A trip to Camp Villa Maria brings the ideas of community to life.
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	A trip to Camp Villa Maria brings the ideas of community to life.
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<title><![CDATA['Leaf' your logic]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/leaf-your-logic-1.1749600</link>
<author> Zach Johnson </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Zach Johnson<br><p>
	There might be a reason for spinning and dropping flurries and bursts of leaves, but that's hardly the great conundrum for our time. It might just be one of the great unnoticed wonders of all time.  
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<media:description><![CDATA[
	There might be a reason for spinning and dropping flurries and bursts of leaves, but that's hardly the great conundrum for our time. It might just be one of the great unnoticed wonders of all time.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[Look Hard With Kyle and Marysa]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/look-hard-with-kyle-and-marysa-1.1736988</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings and Marysa Abbas </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings and Marysa Abbas<br><p>
	Kyle and Marysa examine Ben Affleck's The Town.
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Look Hard With Kyle and Marysa]]></media:title>
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	Kyle and Marysa examine Ben Affleck's The Town.
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<title><![CDATA[Count to Ten Missy]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/count-to-ten-missy-1.1736987</link>
<author> Missy Katner </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Missy Katner<br><p>
	Upsides of the World Ending in 2012
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Count to Ten Missy]]></media:title>
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	Upsides of the World Ending in 2012
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<title><![CDATA[Becoming environmental stewards]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/becoming-environmental-stewards-1.1736985</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings<br><p><p align="left">
	<font face="MyriadPro-Regular">for sustainability for our world </font><font face="MyriadPro-Regular">would be the ultimate way in </font><font face="MyriadPro-Regular">which we, as parts of creation </font><font face="MyriadPro-Regular...</p>]]>

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<media:description><![CDATA[<p align="left">
	<font face="MyriadPro-Regular">for sustainability for our world </font><font face="MyriadPro-Regular">would be the ultimate way in </font><font face="MyriadPro-Regular">which we, as parts of creation </font><font face="MyriadPro-Regular...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Artful Ineffability]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/artful-ineffability-1.1728885</link>
<author> Zach Johnson </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Zach Johnson<br><p>
	It's amazing how the character of a church can add so much to the religious experience.
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010</pubDate>
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	It's amazing how the character of a church can add so much to the religious experience.
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<title><![CDATA[Chicks Pics with Kyle and Marysa]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/chicks-pics-with-kyle-and-marysa-1.1728575</link>
<author> Kyle Jennings and Marysa Abbas </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kyle Jennings and Marysa Abbas<br><p>
	Kyle and Marysa examine the short-lived television series Veronica Mars.
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010</pubDate>
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	Kyle and Marysa examine the short-lived television series Veronica Mars.
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<title><![CDATA[Marian Courtyard Box]]></title>
<link>http://www.viterbolumen.com/opinion/marian-courtyard-box-1.1728532</link>
<author> Missy Katner </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Missy Katner<br><p>
	Who is the mysterious creature wondering around the Marian Courtyard?
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010</pubDate>
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	Who is the mysterious creature wondering around the Marian Courtyard?
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