If there is one thing I'm thankful for, it's free food. Here in Abilene, I run a tight ship financially. Bi-monthly visits to United fill my pantry with the basics: bread, milk, eggs, Ramen and Ben & Jerry's "Americone Dream". I ration food like a Depression-era family and have slowly begun to embrace leftovers. It's not the most glorious (or ... [Read More…]
Online ads a new must for politics
Whenever a presidential election year comes around, I can't help but think back and wonder where I was at the last election. I was a bright-eyed college freshman. I was still working at Chuck E. Cheese's, but quickly realizing that I needed to find a job more suited to my chosen field. I was still using MySpace, admittedly less and less as more of ... [Read More…]
A film studio far, far away
As you may or may not know, the Star Wars brand was recently sold to Disney for a measly four billion dollars. Along with this came the announcement that there would be a new Star Wars film, Episode VII, coming in only two years. Now, some people we're wary, even angry, with Disney taking over their favorite brand. I, however, am not one of those ... [Read More…]
A saga’s search for a new hope
When I was young, I was a bona fide tomboy. I made fun of girls who liked pink. I climbed trees like a maniac. My legs were perpetually covered in bruises and cuts from my adventures. But most of all, I loved Star Wars. As an 8-year-old, I clearly remember sitting on the front row of the movie theater, neck craned back, mouth open wide, in awe of ... [Read More…]
You don’t know what you’ve got ’till it’s gone
It's funny how we sometimes forget the happy memories but the memories that make us sad or the ones that bring us pain, we remember in vivid detail. For me, Nov. 4 2011 is a date that will always be branded in my mind. I remember sitting at in the Bean eating and talking to friends. It seemed like a typical Friday. You'd think that when tragedy ... [Read More…]
Looking back at Anabel Reid’s life
Does it feel like it’s been a year? Yes. And at the same time, no. I still have flashbacks to the exact moment when I found out I would never get to hug my best friend again. This Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the bus accident that ended one life and changed so many others, including mine. I befriended Anabel Reid during the first ... [Read More…]
Why I believe in the values of the Democratic Party
This guest column was submitted by Elizabeth Koepke, president of the College Democrats. I believe an individual deserves the freedom to live by the convictions of his or her own conscience, and that his or her freedom only ends when he or she infringes on the rights of another person, causing harm or the restriction of life, liberty or the ... [Read More…]
Romney/Ryan offer best vision for nation
This guest column was submitted by Stewart McGregor, president of the College Republicans. Are you and your family better off than you were four years ago? If the answer is no, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have a great, common-sense plan to get America on the path to success and sustainability. Currently, your share of the national debts equals ... [Read More…]
Politics require compromise
The last time we had a president who didn't associate himself with a party was 1776, when George Washington was awarded the position. Since then, voters have slowly become more focused on a candidate's attachment to political parties rather than political platforms. If you've ever told yourself that you completely agree with either party on every ... [Read More…]
Voter priorities need changing
There are many factors that go into picking a favorite candidate for presidency - or at least there should be. For some it's as simple as picking a donkey or an elephant. For others that invest more time learning about the candidates and their stances, there is more consideration involved. However, there may need to be some rearranging on the ... [Read More…]
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