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Gather around boys and girls; it's time for a spooky story. Time: October 2005, just a few short weeks into my freshman year of college. Setting: The lonely, cold city of Corvallis amongst the litter of deceased leaves. What: One of the worst decisions of my life.

With the coverage of State Children Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) quieting down, senior citizens preoccupied with $4 prescriptions at Wal-Mart and Big Tobacco hiding out in their offices, laughing at sick kids and Measure 50's failure, health care appears to be a quiet issue at the moment.

I believe there are simple rules of etiquette that should be followed when going to the movie theater. The first rule on that list should be: Don't go to the movies if you suffer from narcolepsy. Last year, during Oscar time, I made it my mission to see every film that was nominated.

Out-of-state Tuition From Washington, work in Oregon To The Editor, I must take exception to your recent article concerning tuition costs and who has to pay for it. My son has to pay the true cost (out-of-state) of tuition because he and his parents are Washington residents and, according to the State of Oregon, we don't support the school with our taxes.