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Matthew Kortan ‘22 is a Geology major from rural Illinois. He decided to join The Flat Hat on a whim after staying up past his bedtime to watch Almost Famous. In the future, he hopes to reunite with his beloved Australian Shepherd, Bindi, and train her to jump through a hoop.
Sharps and Flats: Looking 4 Treble
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Sharps and Flats: Looking 4 Treble

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September 14, 2020
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A Hare-Raising Tale: Mysterious “Bunny Man” terrorises denizens of Northern Virginia
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A Hare-Raising Tale: Mysterious “Bunny Man” terrorises denizens of Northern Virginia

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August 14, 2020
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Confusion Corner: Curing woes with stuffed animals
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Confusion Corner: Curing woes with stuffed animals

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April 21, 2020
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Confusion Corner : Rock around the Wren
Confusion Corner

Confusion Corner : Rock around the Wren

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March 2, 2020
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Paranormal speculation illuminates contemporary campus state of affairs
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Paranormal speculation illuminates contemporary campus state of affairs

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February 10, 2020
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Confusion Corner: A wish to be a family
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Confusion Corner: A wish to be a family

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February 10, 2020
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Lack of listening on campus hampers relationships, inhibits personal growth
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Lack of listening on campus hampers relationships, inhibits personal growth

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January 27, 2020
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Women’s tennis: Tribe dominate Winthrop 5-2, complete weekend sweep
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Women’s tennis: Tribe dominate Winthrop 5-2, complete weekend sweep

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January 26, 2020
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Football: College prevails in Capital Cup, finishes season 5-7
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Football: College prevails in Capital Cup, finishes season 5-7

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November 23, 2019
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Football: Tigers pounce on Tribe to win 31-10
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Football: Tigers pounce on Tribe to win 31-10

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November 16, 2019
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