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Vol XXXV No. 66

Monday, December 10, 2001

  The carnival of poor dining experiences
By JEFF BALTRUZAK
Scene Columnist

A bad restaurant experience is a lot like going to a carnival: you think it will be better than it is, you think the experience probably shaved six months off your life and you leave feeling like you're going to puke. ... [more]


Little taste for a big price
The EasternPacific Grille & Bar doesn't offer patrons a bang for their buck
By AMANDA GRECO
Associate Scene Editor

The EasternPacific Grille & Bar proves once again that high-class dining and South Bend have a rocky relationship. This restaurant has taken the place of what was once Basil's; whether the change is an improvement is hard to say. EasternPacific attempts ... [more]


What I learned on my semester abroad
By LAURA KELLY
French Connection

In my four months here, my French — while still not fluent — has gotten significantly better. Most of what I learned was either to fit in (cool slang to throw around), to better express myself (learning how to firmly refuse ... [more]