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Say Thanks To Our Troops

Send some love and cheer to our troops that are stationed overseas. Xerox is doing something super cool this holiday season and Sumo Skinny wants you to know about it. Head over to http://www.letssaythanks.com because this site gives you the opportunity to send a free printed postcard to military...

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Where to Sell Back Your Books

There is nothing worse then buying a textbook for $100 only to have the bookstore buy it back, barely used, for less than $20. That's when my rage control abilities fly right out the window.  Fear not my poor friends, there are better ways to sell (and next time, buy) books.  BigWords....

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This is Hilarious

Dear Sumos, I hope I'm not the last one to know about this site. Sincerely, Behind the times. Dear Blank, Please Blank is a site where we can complain to the world, about what everyone else is thinking anyway. Like this one, from Pluto (because whose childhood wasn't ruined when they said it wasn't...

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Thanks, I Did Want to Feel Stupid

So according to the editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries, all high school graduates should know the words on this list.  http://www.askstudent.com/general/100-words-every-high-school-graduate-should-know/   There are 100 words on the list, so get your flashcards ready cause you’...

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Beat Those Cold Season Blues

Winter is awesome, however catching a cold is not. Is it just me or have you noticed that everyone seems to be sick lately?  Coughing, sneezing . . . misery. I certainly don’t want to catch the lovely virus that is making its rounds, so, I’ll try anything (figuratively speaking) to ward off...

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Holiday Shopping Guide: Signals

Do you have someone on your gift shopping list this year for whom you have know idea what to buy? A Secret Santa? Mom or a grandmother? Even a niece or nephew?   SIgnals.com is the perfect place to find original and classy gifts for everyone, especially for that one person who is too picky for...

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MIT Students Look Out For Your Wallet

MIT students, you're wicked smat. Not only did MIT create a wallet that makes you more aware of what you spend, they made them pretty fashionable too. How does it work? Check it out- Proverbial Wallets from John Kestner on Vimeo.         I'm wondering the strength capacity...

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Au Revoir Semester

The semester is dwindling down to its final days, and students all over are getting ready to kick it in their hometown for a few weeks. Or if you’re like one of my roommates, you’re preparing to jet off to Italy for 10 days. What a hard knock life.  As your prepare to leave your apartment or...

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An Ode to Minute Rice

It’s almost the end of the semester, which means it’s almost the end of what we can deal with on the meal plan.  The meal plan is just, plainly, not good anymore.  Boring.  Disgusting.  But, just in time for finals, SumoSkinny has your solution: Minute Rice.Minute has these cute...

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It's Finals Time, Eat For Your Brain

While it may seem like a bunch of bologna, eating for your brain can really help you gain a couple of points on that final you barely studied for. (Note- bologna is not on this list.) Sumo takes a look at some tried and true brain foods to boost your scores. CoffeeYeah I know, DUH. But coffee is...

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