LINDSEY BOERMAStaff Writer The start of baseball season triggers a slew of aesthetic sensations — children clad in festive team memorabilia, hot dogs roasting in their respective rotisseries and the dirt on the field perfectly conditioned for the prospect of a new year. Now, add President Bush getting booed by thousands of fans, and you’ve got an exact picture of the baseball … [Read more...] about McCain mirrors president
‘Nipplegate’ highlights overbearing TSA
STEPHANIE TANIZARAssistant Perspectives Editor On February 24, Mandi Hamlin from Texas was stopped when she tried to board her flight from Lubbock to Dallas. Though she had passed through the larger metal detector without problem, the handheld scanner held by a female Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent beeped as it passed over Hamlin’s chest area. TSA employees … [Read more...] about ‘Nipplegate’ highlights overbearing TSA
‘Serve’ing myself in Ecuador
STEPHEN ROESLERStaff Writer “Wait a minute, we haven’t heard from you, Amory,” said our scrawny gringo guide with dark scruff on his white cheeks. “Mad, sad, frustrated – how do you feel?” Sitting, hunched over with his elbows on his knees and his blonde locks covering his disappointed eyes, he began to utter, “I am disappointed, but these things happen. It’s a bummer.” … [Read more...] about ‘Serve’ing myself in Ecuador
‘21’ steps to adrenaline rush
NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor Following the footsteps of classic Las Vegas thrillers such as “Ocean’s Eleven,” “21” pumps up the adrenaline and excitement with its dance-pop soundtrack and fast-track special effects. Based off the true story of Ben Mezrich and his book “Bringing Down the House; The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions,” “21” is an … [Read more...] about ‘21’ steps to adrenaline rush
Runoffs to decide final SGA posts
FLORA THEDENNews Assistant The votes have been counted and the results are in from this year’s Student Government Association elections. The 2008-2009 Executive Board of SGA will be comprised of Hunter Stanfield as president, Ashley Burt as vice president, Courtney Boucher as vice president of finance and John Ceglia as vice president of administration. The sophomore class … [Read more...] about Runoffs to decide final SGA posts