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Dennis Mersmann

Dennis is a senior from Lawrence. In spring of 2007, he was a movie reviewer for Jayplay. He is a creative writing major
who enjoys listening to Prince and walking downtown.

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Mersmann: Honest facts about writing this column

I write a column and so can you!

Mersmann: Roy Williams rigged championship game

It was the same end-of-season scene I had grown accustomed to. But something was missing: his tears.

Mersmann: Are bars violating the Civil Rights Act?

The idea of ladies night is sexist, but not just because entry fees are based on gender.

Mersmann: ‘Flesh-eating reality’ fresh alternative to current life

People are drawn to zombies, because a world with zombies is an attractive alternative to the world we live in.

Mersmann: Professors copy, paste plagarism policy

Instructors can choose their own phrasing of the policy. The problem is when they cut corners.

Mersmann: We’re through, Free for All

Unanswered phone calls, humorless comments provide reason to end relationship.

Mersmann: I think not

Common philosophical phrases are over-used.

Mersmann: Bad parodies hurt U.S. culture

Movies often misinterpret the genre they are trying to mock.

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