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"Towny" is a slang term used for people who are residents of a particular town.  Generally the term possesses a negative connotation that suggests these people are "deadbeats," ignorant, and/or incapable of moving away from the town<ref>[http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=towny Definition of "Towny"] according to Urban Dictionary</ref>.  Furthermore, the term often implies that these individuals are unemployed, and resort to causing trouble with their free time.
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"Towny" is a slang term used for people who are residents of a particular town.  Generally the term possesses a negative connotation that suggests these people are "deadbeats," ignorant, and/or incapable of moving away from the town<ref>[http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=towny Definition of "Towny"] according to Urban Dictionary</ref>.  Furthermore, the term often implies that these individuals are unemployed, and resort to causing trouble with their free time. Some [[Knox]] students of [[Galesburg]] origin are also called townies.
  
Many students get a full taste of towny quaintness when they visit the [[The Broadview]]. Sometimes [[Sociology]] classes require students to observe towny culture for projects and assignments.
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Students get a taste of life as a [[Galesburg]] resident when they visit the [[The Broadview]]. Some [[AnSo]] students recieve assignments requiring them to participate and observe in some setting and many elect to conduct this fieldwork within the Galesburg community. Observation takes place in settings including [[the Broadview]], [[Romantix]], and [[Cornucopia]].
 
 
Occasionally, some [[Knox]] students of [[Galesburg]] origin are also called townies, though their academic success may belie this accusation.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 14:51, 11 June 2007

"Towny" is a slang term used for people who are residents of a particular town. Generally the term possesses a negative connotation that suggests these people are "deadbeats," ignorant, and/or incapable of moving away from the town[1]. Furthermore, the term often implies that these individuals are unemployed, and resort to causing trouble with their free time. Some Knox students of Galesburg origin are also called townies.

Students get a taste of life as a Galesburg resident when they visit the The Broadview. Some AnSo students recieve assignments requiring them to participate and observe in some setting and many elect to conduct this fieldwork within the Galesburg community. Observation takes place in settings including the Broadview, Romantix, and Cornucopia.

References

  1. Definition of "Towny" according to Urban Dictionary