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So Much For Stopping Sarah

She's become a celebrity in the last year and a half. She has been interviewed on countless news programs, written a book and gone on a book tour. She tried to get one job, failed, and quit the job she already had. She sparks debate amongst Americans, draws criticism and sharps lines of division, but paints herself as a hockey mom that drives herself to work. Our differing views on whether or not Sarah Palin is the anti-Christ or the only one that can save our country, is beside the point. The point being that this someone from the middle of nowhere has become a phenomenon not only in the political world, but also in pop culture- a notion that many would be hard pressed to challenge.

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Freeganism: Dumpster-Diving Rebels Opt Of Economy

An option out of capitalism, freeganism, or freeganomics, strives to be the ultimate boycott to society's expectations. It's a philosophy whose roots stem from the basic concept of eating for no cost and toning down people's glutinous habits. However, it doesn't stop there.

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Don't Transfer The Guilt

The stigma associated with community college has led many people to disregard their scholarly priorities and pass through school as mindless bodies just waiting until "the real college experience" begins.

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Gubernatorial Races Mark Change

This past Tuesday the people of both New Jersey and Virginia spoke. The voters expressed their dissatisfaction with the direction the country is headed by voting for their own brand of "change"

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We've Got Issues

In today's environmentally-withering world the hybrid has quickly become the hip trademark of "living green", perhaps unjustifiably so.

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Bosnian War Leader On Trial

The small courtroom was packed, a jury, the judge, lawyers and a gallery of people awaiting the commencement of the highly anticipated trial of Radovan Karadzic's. The one thing missing was Karadzic Himself.

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Parking Woes Trouble Students

Ten weeks into the semester and there is no difference in our parking situation.  If you enter the lot between 7:40 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., you know you are going to have to wait before you find a spot. However, people still seem to complain about the tedious wait.

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We've Got Issues

Halloween is no longer a holiday focused on ghouls and gore. Today's Halloween is centered on skin, and the younger crowd has certainly noticed.

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Riding With The Top Down (if that's allowed)

If you have ever been on a lonely road trip across the country, you realize having someone to share the ride can benefit your wallet and your sanity.  Although hopping in a car with a complete stranger doesn't sound completely sane, there are some safe ways to avoid the sometimes axe slaughter ending.

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