Opinion

Jan 31, 2012

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE: “STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC” -THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE

On Dec. 20, the gaming world saw the release of “Star Wars: The Old Republic” and since then it has quickly become one of the biggest massive multiplayer online (MMO) games of all time.

Jan 31, 2012

BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES… STILL?

There’s no shame in driving to school on the first day of spring semester with Christmas music playing in the stereo. It is still winter, and not everyone has packed away her holiday lights. I haven’t quite packed the vacation away—at least not mentally.

Dec 6, 2011

“THE MUG”

Dec. 12, 2011 will be quite a day for me. No, I won’t be finished with finals. No, I won’t be going on a tropical vacation. Actually, I’m going to the Ellen DeGeneres Show for her Twelve Days of Giveaways. So far, it’s looking way better than a trip to Hawaii.

Nov 22, 2011

“THE MUG”

Seven out of ten Americans claim Christmas as their favorite holiday according to an Associated Press poll.

Nov 22, 2011

MAKING THANKSGIVING

In “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” Sally Brown said, “Why should I give thanks on Thanksgiving? What have I got to be thankful for?” Unlike Sally, it’s not hard for me to think about what I’m thankful for.