I recently watched the Presidential Debate on YouTube.com. I did not hear anything particularly surprising. McCain successfully reminded me that he has had a sufficient amount of political experience, although I am still unsure of how much experience one has to acquire before one can be deemed "experienced".
0 CommentsIt's unfortunate that, in order to practice "fair and balanced" rhetoric, one has to make sure that certain disclaimers are in place. The time spent on editorial caveats could be better used for dealing with the issues themselves. But, alas, here are some caveats: This Opinions piece is my own, and reflects all the limitations and biases found in my individual frame of reference.
24 CommentsThe debate over the Amethyst Initiative has been in the media spotlight frequently in the recent months. President Jones has been actively involved in the discussion in Connecticut due to his support of lowering the legal drinking age to 18. Jones' position is often frowned upon as a youthful cry for permission to act out and a direct opposition to the effort of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
1 CommentsCarver Diserens: Given the success of our sports teams last year (baseball, squash, crew, etc.) and the continued success into this year, do you ever worry that Trinity may gain a reputation as a "jock school"? Jimmy Jones: I won't worry about it as long as the present set of coaches or their peers are here.
2 CommentsI fiend, you fiend, we all fiend for caffeine. Caffeine is one hell of a drug. Ever since people have had to wake up early to do things that required a degree of mental capacity, people have relied on caffeinated beverages. Personally, I find myself drinking three to four cups of coffee every day.
0 CommentsI realize that I'm fighting an uphill battle on this one, but I hope you'll hear me out. A B.L.T. is not a sandwich. Let me say it again. Two pieces of bread with bacon, lettuce, and tomato is not a sandwich. Granted, it's close, it's almost there, but whenever I look at a B.
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