By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief These are hard times for the people who flourished in years past. No, I am not referring to the hoards of unemployed Wall Street bankers who traded their high-paying gigs for a daily search of the wanted ads in the New York Times. I am not alluding to the 70,000 people across the world who lost their jobs ... [Read More…]
Editorial: Basketball fan base lacks appropriate school spirit
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Read Comments Feel free to disagree, but at times our school spirit is somewhat like the Titanic. At times it seems indestructible, but eventually it ends up sinking. Nothing but pure envy and awe flooded my basketball spirit after watching Kansas University put on a solid show against a talented Texas A&M team ... [Read More…]
Miscommunications spark relational dilemmas
By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor In today's most popular romantic movies we watch as problems unfold with our favorite couples and what they do to try and overcome them. One of the most evident struggles between a man and a woman in these movies is the difference in how they communicate. The relationship that Noah and Allie share in ... [Read More…]
‘Golden Rule’ requires modern application
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Recently, I wrote a column about my best friend's family's troubles. I tried to make it anonymous, and I tried to pull the good and the universal truth for fellow Christians from their situation. In the days leading up to writing that piece, I had wracked my brain for a different idea, any idea - something I could ... [Read More…]
Restaurant wait service deserves generous tips
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Short on cash? Want to save a few extra dollars for the holidays? My suggestion: ride a bike, donate plasma or cut back on the Starbucks coffee. But, by no means, don't forget to tip your waiters. Last week, a group of 130 people went to a restaurant close to campus to celebrate Thanksgiving. They enjoyed a ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving traditions should accompany service
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Forget Christmas, my birthday, Halloween, the Fourth of July or any other holiday. When it comes to my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is king of the calendar. The day is synonymous with pie, football, oversized parade balloons, family and can-shaped cranberry sauce, has held my top spot and has been that way ... [Read More…]
Obama’s election offers hope for scarred nation
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Beginning Jan. 20, 2008 President Barack Hussein Obama will lead the United States of America in an office blocks away from where slaves were once chained, displayed and sold. He will be the Commander-in-Chief of a military that did not officially integrate until 1948. He will sponsor dinners and events that ... [Read More…]
Palin’s career possibilities peak interest of party, public
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor With the President-elect declared, the nation's attention is glued on Barack Obama, but my focus remains on the Republican candidate. No, not Sen. John McCain. I'm talking about Gov. Sarah Palin. Love her or hate her, Palin was a phenomenon as the Republican vice presidential running mate. McCain plucked this ... [Read More…]
Alarm clocks plague student’s quest for sleep
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Beep-Beep. Screech- Screech! The dreaded alarm clock shouts a rude awakening, like little jackhammers drilling into the sleeping brain. Every morning without fail, the monster attacks, snarling and growling until startled fingers discover the snooze button or trip across the off switch. Sometimes I change my ... [Read More…]
McCain’s tactics turn cold as defeat looms
Sen. Barack Obama learned Wednesday night when a Maverick is cornered, he bites. Whether it was Sen. John McCain's rolling eyes, his questioning of Obama's connections, his constant interruptions, his condescending tone, his disingenuous smile and smirk or his mocking of Obama when calling out his "eloquence" and belittling his substance, one thing ... [Read More…]
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