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February 14, 2008         Harlaxton College's Student-Produced News Site         Vol. 1, No. 2
The Big Cheese!

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U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown talked with Manor Mouse reporter Emilee Shake this weekend when Harlaxton College students on the North Wales trip happened across him in Llandudno. (Video by Emilee Shake)
 Green Brings Black Prince
Harlaxton British Studies Professor David Green, Ph.D., was talking about the 14th century "Black Prince" -- not the U.S. rock star -- in his lecture on his latest book Wednesday night in the Great Hall.

In this issue, quiz yourself on "nappies" and "nips," then see how to pronounce Europe's longest place name.
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The Long Gallery Soon Will Return to Its Glory
With plaster repairs running ahead of schedule, the scaffolding in Harlaxton's largest room will come down by March 1, a college official says.

Harlaxton Bloomin' Early
Head Gardener Andrew Potter says the weather has given him an early start on grand plans to make the manor's grounds a real showplace.

Acclimating to ASDA
 As students adjust to life at Harlaxton College, they must also adjust to new products at new stores. Students discuss the differences between European ASDA and American Wal-Mart.

Manor Ghost Sightings?
Students react to ghost stories of Harlaxton, as two photos are thought to answer the long asked question of whether or not Harlaxton is Haunted.
• Letter to the Editor from Dr. Gordon Kingsley

Perils on the Greek Metro
As Harlaxton students fan out across Europe each weekend they're learning hard lessons about travel on urban transit systems.

Student Study Habits
From the library to hidden passageways, the Harlaxton students have found new and creative locations and ways of getting their studying done before weekend trips around the world.

Keep Harlaxton Healthy
Stress, travel and late nights can bring on the infamous "Harlaxton cold." Here are some tips on staying healthy during the hectic semester.

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Many students enjoy a beautiful view of the Cliffs of Moher on the Irish coast while spending their long weekend there. (Photo by Erica Calder)

The Battle of Ireland Travel
You take the independent road and I'll take the school trip road and we'll find out who sees more for less money. Harlaxton students share firsthand accounts of independent vs. school trip traveling.

Kingsleys at Home Here
Principal Gordon Kingsley and his wife Suzanne discuss their love for the fresh faces, the constant energy, and the sheer beauty at Harlaxton Manor every semester.

McKain: No Pain, No Gain  Lion's forward, Jake McKain, has suffered several sports injuries while at Harlaxton, but it's not slowing him down. He and the other Lions are keeping a positive outlook while in the hunt for their first win.

Winning Isn't Everything
Students on the Harlaxton volleyball team play for more reasons then winning. The team-mates enjoy the physical and social aspects of the game as well as some friendly competition.