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Columbia VP steps down after 34 years

After nearly three and a half decades of service, executive vice president Bert Gall resigned from Columbia College Friday, according to Columbia officials.
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Bert Gall, a life at Columbia

College officials announced Friday that one of Columbia’s highest paid administrators has resigned.
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In the Loop...

SAN DIEGO,Calif. Aug.1-Soaring above this immense seaside state, it’s hard  to tell a coup de tat is under foot. Kobe Bryant is the topic of the nightly news. The weather will be in the 70s tomorrow, just as it is 360 days of the year.
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Read what's Off the Blotter

According to documents obtained from the First District Police Department, a silver 2001 Cavalier was stolen on July 9 at 7:30 a.m. in front of a residence at 1332 S. State St.
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Be aware of being dropped
Neglecting financial aid deadlines could toss you out of school

Do yourself a favor-listen to your friendly financial services representative.

In the last few months, the Office of Financial Services has sent out various ultimatums via e-mail and snail mail to inform students of two very important deadlines.
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Delmark celebrates big 5—0

The day before Buddy Guy’s Legends was shut down by city officials, Delmark Records held a party celebrating the label’s 50th anniversary. Inside the building’s cracked and dilapidated walls, local blues greats paid testament to the tradition Delmark helped create.
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