Keeping us scared

I’m tired of how everytime a large-scale disaster takes place, the only tangible change is a temporary state of paranoia, and nothing really is done to prevent the situation from happening again. Example: Columbine High School shootings. For a few months, there was a big deal about school violence. I remember suddenly doing lockdown drills … Read more

Dirty little secrets

So I would consider myself a music snob, what with the constant whining about DRM and shameless plugs to indie music from eMusic and all. As a matter of fact, my music collection starts to thin out at about 1994. It’s pretty rare for me to get into a current group (and it’s not that … Read more

To the 32 who will not wake up this morning

Who’s to blame for the lives that tragedies claim No matter what you say It don’t take away the pain That I feel inside, I’m tired of all the lies Don’t nobody know why It’s the blind leading the blind I guess that’s the way the story goes Will it ever make sense Somebody’s got to … Read more

3 Weeks?

What?! Where did the time go? Apparently, I have three weeks left of class, including finals week. And where exactly did all of this time go? I decided to go for the house off-campus. The dorm is great for its proximity to campus, but just getting away from it will probably be good. I need … Read more

Housing, part III

So I am completely undecided. I have two opportunities for next year: Live in the premium 3-room unit in Durward. Pros are being right on campus (that is a BIG plus) and being around a lot of people. Cons are being in the dorms, dealing with college kids 24/7, and the random roommate draw. Live … Read more