On Thursday, Nov. 18, I narrowly escaped the Thanksgiving Dinner debacle at Frank Dining Hall. It is only with the utmost perseverance that I am even able to relive the tragedy now. I am braving the psychological trauma for the sake of my journalistic integrity, a supreme respect for the
Author: Garrick Monaghan
American Idol Politics
Good evening, America! I’m Ryan Seacrest and I’ll be your host for Presidential Election Night 2012! [Audience applause.] Tonight’s election is sponsored by Taco Bell! [Bell rings.] For a limited time, you can buy three Steak Chalupas and get a fourth one FREE! Think outside the bun! [Bell rings again.]
Why the Hipsters Are Saving America
Have you heard? Those crazy kids are up to no good these days! What is this younger generation coming to? For those who haven’t noticed the growth of the hipster movement or who don’t hang out in trendy enough areas, hipsters have been loosely defined, by those who bother to
All Rise for The “Leader of the Free World”
Last Friday, I, along with more than 30,000 of my peers, attended President Obama’s rally at the University of Southern California. The president was participating in a Democratic Party rally in support of Barbara Boxer, Jerry Brown, and other local Democratic candidates. Behind the podium hung a large banner bearing
Survival of the Lucky: The Subjectivity of Competition
Sports. We love them. Whether football, baseball, soccer, or any other sport, we just can’t get enough. As an athlete myself, I can particularly relate when watching the battles of strength, skill, and intelligence that make up most competitive sports. Some part of human instinct for survival thrives on experiencing
Pomona: Sustainable or Hypocritical?
I was walking back from Frary the other night, passing Oldenborg on the way back to Wig. I had just indulged in a delicious snack, complete with a couple double-chocolate chip cookies and a cold glass of two percent milk. I was ready to return with renewed strength to my