Musical taste requires no analysis or routine
Conversations and interactions I’ve had with my peers during my 4 million years as an undergrad have left me with an unsettled feeling toward the state of music. On one…
Craigslist offers more than simple items for purchase
Whoever Craig is, he has invented what might be the most interesting list-based Web site on the Internets today: craigslist.com. I have not the tiniest photon of doubt that my…
Economy’s recession may hinder Santa’s gift giving
This year, Santa may find himself in a thorny position. The recent stock market crash -- one of the biggest in the history of our nation -- has undoubtedly put…
Better turkey treatment for tastier meals
This year, the oxymorons over at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are calling for ALL turkeys to be pardoned, a drastic and unprecedented move that would result in…
Few changes are required for an improved River Falls
A few weeks ago, our lovely columnist Teresa Aviles wrote about her experience in River Falls. She described some of the interesting, quirky places she’s discovered around town while going…
United States threatened by zombie apocalypse
As a nation, we are in a time of worry. There’s a lot to fret about these days, I think everyone is well aware of our dire situation so I…
Life’s reality hidden by lack of challenges
You know, it’s a real shame I’ve never been shot or stabbed. I’ve never had a life-threatening addiction or even gotten in a legitimate fight. I’ve never broken my nose…
Letter to McCain reminisces when he was a real maverick
Dear Mr. McCain: It didn’t have to be this way, man. Here we are two weeks away from the end of your dying presidential campaign and I’d say you deserve…
Social bookmarking sites open up the Internet
I’m happy I’m alive in 2008. I look at my time and place in history and I can’t help but appreciate the fact that I’ve experienced plenty of world-altering events.…
Simple observation illustrates financial blunder affecting us
Do you realize how scary this year has been so far? We’re in the middle of the direst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The government is on the verge…