Monthly Archives: December 2010

Purdue Football Wrap-Up

by Jay Wood | December 8, 2010 at 12:04 AM

In our Boiler Gold Rush Issue, I predicted that the Purdue Football team would go 7-5. I anticipated us winning three out of the four non-conference games, and then four Big Ten games (probably Northwestern, Minnesota, Illinois, and Indiana).  What … Continue reading →

Federal Reserve Buys Bonds

by Schuyler DeArmond | December 8, 2010 at 12:03 AM

At the beginning of November, the Federal Reserve (FED) announced that it would spend $75 billion per month for 8 months ($600 billion total) buying bonds to “accelerate economic growth.” Here are some of my thoughts: 1. Obviously, if the … Continue reading →

Family Promise Spreads Grace, Not Wealth

by Jay Wood | December 8, 2010 at 12:02 AM

In 1986, a non-profit organization called Interfaith Hospitality Network was formed in New Jersey. The organization, now called Family Promise, has 155 national affiliates, including one here in Lafayette. They address the issue of homelessness by providing “shelter, case management, … Continue reading →

Four Loko: Same Old Idea, New Name

by T. Graham Morrow | December 8, 2010 at 12:01 AM

In any social situation, at some point we’ll find ourselves dealing with “That Guy.” Whether it’s “That Guy” who thinks he’s uniquely qualified to lead no matter the situation, or “That Guy” who insists his taste in music overrules everyone … Continue reading →

Not Such a Happy Meal

by Tom Chew | December 8, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Children in San Francisco may be very disappointed next year when visiting McDonald’s.  The city council passed an ordinance banning the use of free toys with the sale of kid’s meals that do not meet nutritional guidelines with an 8-3 … Continue reading →

Napolitano Teams Up With Walmart

by Kristin Patras | December 7, 2010 at 10:21 PM

Obama Butchers US Motto in Indonesia

by Kristin Patras | December 7, 2010 at 9:53 PM

Yes, “E Pluribus Unum” (Latin for “out of many, one”) was our motto – in the 1700s! It was changed in the 1800s to “In God We Trust.” 

Bad Santa

by Scott Sowers | December 7, 2010 at 2:14 PM

Santa Claus made the naughty list this year. John Toomey, who has played Santa Claus for more than 20 years at the Union Square Macy’s store in San Francisco, was fired for telling “innapropriate” jokes to adults who sat on … Continue reading →

Happy Dead Week!

by Jordan Hebbe | December 6, 2010 at 11:59 PM

New Issue of The Purdue Review is out this Wednesday! Continue reading →

Potty Talk

by Jordan Hebbe | December 2, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Thanks to House Speaker-to-be John Boehner, female members of the House of Representatives will now have equal access to restrooms. For years, Congresswomen have been forced to make a long trek across Statuary Hall in order to reach their restroom, … Continue reading →