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Fishing for love

The perils and perks of online dating

Apr 03, 2009 | Volume 61 Issue 29 | 8 Comments

“I need a boy,” wailed my roommate.

Sophia had been single for all of one month and, with her aversion to one-night stands, she was getting a little lusty. Unfortunately, UVic’s population offers one boy for every three girls. Not to mention the complications that come with her ideal man having long hair, a slender body, a pretty face, a good singing voice and an intelligent and talkative nature. Basically, she was screwed.

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  • John April 14, 2009, 5:17 p.m.

    Great article the fish pictures are too funny LOL.

  • John April 14, 2009, 5:17 p.m.

    Great article the fish pictures are too funny LOL.

  • Al April 27, 2009, 3:48 p.m.

    Nice article. I thought it was funny.

    I would suggest saying man and woman rather than boy and girl. C'mon now - you're in your 20s.

  • Al April 27, 2009, 3:48 p.m.

    Nice article. I thought it was funny.

    I would suggest saying man and woman rather than boy and girl. C'mon now - you're in your 20s.

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