Monthly Archive: April 2012

Apr 25

Predatory Towing Practices on Campus

This past February, I was unfortunately added to the sizeable portion of students that have had their car towed on campus. On the bright side, thanks to a tip and a few quality hours reviewing Indiana state code, I took legal action and have brought the case to the Tippecanoe Superior Court 4 which handles …

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Apr 25

Tolerance Equals Acceptance, Not Agreement

Viktor Frankl once stated, “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.”

Apr 25

Running Saved My Uncle’s Life

Everyone hears, at some point in their lives, that running is beneficial to heart health.  A logical extension of that statement would be that runners have healthy hearts, while non-runners might be susceptible to heart issues.  While running does indeed improve heart, lung, and circulatory health, runners cannot assume that their hobby will protect them …

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Apr 25

President Finds Himself the Butt of Twitter Jokes

During election season, emotions tend to run high. Informed citizens try to keep up with the latest occurrences. If you’re a political junkie like us, you spend a fair amount of time on polling websites trying to get a general idea as to where candidates are in certain races.

Apr 25

Purdue Student Raises Awareness

In this day and age, communication is a college student’s best friend. Media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and even Reddit exist simply to connect us with other people and other ideas. Without communicating, how would college students everywhere ever be able to rile themselves up about Kony 2012? The world would be less open …

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Apr 25

An English Major’s Take on the Oxford Comma

My time at Purdue has taught me many things. I’ve learned about the hormones associated with pregnancy, what “lordosis” actually is, that the ventromedial hypothalamus makes me feel satiated, and that physics and I are two incompatible entities. All of these things are greatly important for my future and, without knowing them, I would feel …

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Apr 25

3 Reasons South Park Has Disappointed

Let’s get real, folks. This season of the South Park has been a downer so far. I know I’m not the only person who’s felt this way, and if you’re a fan who has enjoyed each week’s additions, I’m still going to rant. Granted, it’s the 16th season and every show has good years and …

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Apr 25

Grand Prix Breakfast Club a Success

Jake and Elwood Blues, Mario and Luigi, and numerous other characters were out and about early Saturday morning for Grand Prix’s Breakfast Club. Purdue students and Lafayette locals were all around to join in the festivities. My roommate and I dressed as the dynamic duo, Beavis and Butthead.

Apr 04

Area Section 8: The Projects

Remember back in the 90’s when everyone would start their speeches with, “Webster’s Dictionary defines blank as….?” Well today, in the 2010’s, Urban Dictionary defines Section 8 as “A state of less than poor being in which ramen noodles and red Kool-Aid are consumed as the primary source of nutrients. Government assistance is heavily required …

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Apr 04

What Do You Mean a Boring Offseason?

For anyone who has trolled past Sports Center on ESPN in the past few months, it is safe to say the National Football League’s offseason this year has been nothing but entertaining. Every year there are trades made, free agents picked up, and coaches fired and hired across the board. What makes this year so …

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