“Burn After Reading” is the latest film by the Coen brothers, the creators of the recent award-winning film “No Country For Old Men.” This movie is an unusual, dark comedy most viewers will either love or hate. It takes a unique approach to humor and…
Posts published in September 2008
The history books are always quick to mention the inventions that improved our lives forever. The telephone, the Internet, the game of basketball and more made positive changes to our lives. What you don’t read much about are the inventions that struck society like a…
Until just a few weeks ago, I believed, much like yourselves, I would have T.I.’s much anticipated sixth studio album in my hands for the opening day of school, but it didn’t happen. “Paper Trail” was originally scheduled for an Aug. 12th release date, but…
Those that know me know that I’m usually pretty freaking upbeat about life. But right now I’m going exercise my American right to do what we Americans do best – b****. First on my list of grievances is one almost every college student can be…
Congratulations, new fraternity and sorority members! You got some foreign letters on your chest, big woop, wanna fight about it? Actually, I don’t. I just want to say I hope you know what you’re in for. Having turned 22 a couple weeks ago, I consider…
All students come to college knowing they have to take certain types of classes: general education requirements, major classes and classes specific to your college. I never thought I was going to be able to take anything but communication, journalism and English classes. What most…
In recent months, one can hardly turn on a TV or radio without hearing about a very important voting bloc and how they might decide to cast their votes. I am referring to former Hillary Clinton supporters. Ever since the former candidate threw in the…
Recently Facebook underwent a makeover, and everyone is talking about it. Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock knows about it and has either praised it or complained about it for what seems like an inordinate amount of time. The new Facebook seems to…
The men’s and women’s cross country teams both placed third at Detweiller Park in the Bradley Open last weekend. Both teams fell to Missouri Valley Conference rival Indiana State, with the men scoring 81 points and the women scoring 68. Each team had a top-10…
Tennis starts strong with individual efforts Flash flood sirens were screeching throughout the area, cars were becoming pontoon boats with wheels and the only sunshine in the area was to be found inside the Clubs at River City Saturday. Inside the barn-shaped sports complex was…