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March 17, 2008         Harlaxton College's Student-Produced News Site         Vol. 1, No. 3
Harlaxton wins its first basketball game B-ball Team Shoots Down Lincoln, 83-59
Harlaxton's Jake McKain takes a jump shot in Monday night's victory over the Lincoln Lightning. Dustin Whitis led the Lions with 19 points and Brandon Spotanski added 16. Lions coach Bruce Anderson attributed Harlaxton's first win of the year to having a full lineup on the court for the first time. (Photo & video by Norma Faust)
No English? No Problem
Traveling to non-English speaking countries can be a humorous or nerve-wracking experience. Here are some tips to bridge the language barrier.

In this issue, a visit to the "green loo" might have you muttering "this is pants!" See our latest translations in "So You Think You Speak English?"
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 Long Gallery's Sky Clears
Ceiling repairs are complete in Harlaxton Manor's largest room, but it will be weeks before the plaster is dry enough to return the current grey ceiling to its original sky-blue with puffy clouds.

An $800,000 Makeover
Work has just begun to transform the interior of the Harlaxton gatehouse from a wreck to a two-flat gem befitting the entrance of a grand manor, thanks to a U.K. grant and large U.S. gift.

Tears for Auschwitz
Two students and Professor Bruce Anderson speak of the emotional reaction to Auschwitz, and discuss the effect that the death camp has had on Poland and people around the world.

The Great Rooms Debate
Carriage House or Manor House, that is the question. There are pros and cons for each of the living arrangements. Will the infamous debate over which housing is better ever be resolved?

Homes Away from Home
Many students each semester participate in the Meet-A-Family program. American students are paired up with English families. Students get a real taste of what its like to live in England.

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 Pink prunus grows on the back side of the manor Bloomin' Harlaxton Goes Italian
Pink prunus is flowering on the southeast side of the manor, below the Italian Garden. This week, our "Bloomin' Harlaxton" feature follows the gardeners as they make over the Italian Garden with dozens of rose bushes and beech trees. (Photo by Sharon S. Kessler)
Culture Through Rugby
A weekend trip to Bath became cultural immersion, not in the Roman baths, but in rugby. Some Harlaxton students watched the 6 Nations alongside local Brits and fell in love with the game.

Wet and Wild in Wales
A visit to Wales included many new experiences; swimming off the Welsh coast, visiting Caernarfon Castle and, for some, flooding the hotel. One student's mistake resulted in buckets of trouble.

Fashion Alert!
The Brits are up on fashion. Are you adopting their fashion trends? From the posh boots to the "football" jerseys, Harlaxton students are getting with it.