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From the Editor
The semester is coming to a close and I don't think anyone could be happier than me. It has been a long, hard few months and as the Beatles sang, "I've been working like a dog." After tireless months of no sleep, I cannot wait to head back home for some rest and relaxation. read more


This 10-foot menorah shines bright on Hornbake mall as students celebrate the fifth night of Chanukah. This was the eight anual lighting ceremony, which is sponsored by Chabad.
PHOTO BY KELLY O'REILLY


NEWS
-Jews in U.S. Politics
-Campus Truth ads foster Arab stereotype
-Analysts favor Sharon in January election
-Wild, wild night caps month-long JAM celebration
-Rabbi guilty of murder, conspiracy



OPINION

-Stamm v. Stamm: New Year brings new hopes and plans
-Backman's Corner: Ask the Rabbi
-Chanan Weissman: Student responds to Diamondback editorial
-Jessica Shore: Reclaiming the Promised Land
-Gabrielle Stamm: Students lose with new meal plan


FUN
-Who says Jews aren't funny?
-Chanukah movie a waste of gelt
-Chinese and a movie on December 25th

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