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A Toot ‘ll Do

February 13, 2003 by

People take themselves too seriously nowadays. With a looming war, the economy what it is and the gloomy weather, we've seemed to have lost our sense of humor. My solution: People should fart more.
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U.S. Doesn’t Have a Frog Leg to Stand On Compared to France

February 13, 2003 by Sina Farzaneh

I happen to agree with Henry Sarria that, from an American perspective, the stereotypical French person is both arrogant and hypocritical. But let's talk about these two characteristics for a moment.
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Column Misses the Mark on Moore’s Intention

February 13, 2003 by Luke Chamberlin

It's interesting to me that he would see the film as an attempt to "engender" mass appeal for the gun control movement. What struck me most about "Bowling for Columbine" was the complete absence of th...
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Feeding the Homeless Takes a Whole Lot More Than Food

February 13, 2003 by Chris Omer

It is a beautiful thing to feed people who otherwise would be dumpster-diving or simply going without in the morning. It is also a beautiful thing to build community by bringing different people toget...
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This Friday Celebrate Vaginas, Honor Vaginas, Love Vaginas

February 13, 2003 by Stephanie Griesmer

The most exciting month of the year is here, so get ready and come participate!V-Day, known to some as Valentine's Day, is approaching fast, reminding all of us of love and happiness, but also of the ...
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You Dare Insult Me Almonds?

February 12, 2003 by

It's these cold winter days that make me wish I had an elephant to ride to class. I would name it Gšr Thundertrunk, and together we would trample our foes beneath us.
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A.S. It Is

February 12, 2003 by Edward Yan

Just when you think it is safe to ride on the bikepath, a loosely placed lawn sign that reads "Joe Blow for A.S. President" jumps out at you due to the high winds. Suddenly you are hit with the first ...
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Valentine’s Day: (analogous to) the only day of the year where being single makes you the most invisible social casualty.

February 12, 2003 by Beth Van Dyke

I was sitting outside the Arbor next to the Penis Registration guys, spying on a girl who had an admirable glare going at someone. I looked over to see who the recipient was, and I saw a young man
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Cupid Was a Capitalist

February 11, 2003 by

It's Valentine's week. If you're bitter about the whole thing, you can at least delight in the sheer economics of the whole thing.
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Drugstore Cowboy: They’ve Got the Power

February 11, 2003 by Cory Anthony

The international circus is in town, folks. You can catch the latest fantastically humorous developments every single day on any number of television channels. My personal favorite is CNN.
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Legal Marriage Leaves No Room for Two Grooms

February 11, 2003 by Ryan Bates

With Valentine's Day swiftly approaching this Friday, I begin to think ahead to my romantic future. But I also am pained by the fact that marriage legally excludes some people from happiness, and I do...
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Concerning a Possible War With Iraq: No Nukes Is Good Nukes

February 11, 2003 by Joey Tartakovsky

When the debate over an invasion of Iraq first began, it seemed there was a countless number of causes for war offered for its justification.
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Conservatives May Be Wrong, But They Do It Right

February 11, 2003 by James Beach

In light of the current administration's warmongering, the anti-war movement has sprung up in full force, with weekly protests downtown, and fliers on every corner.
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Frog Legs Sauteed in Oil

February 10, 2003 by Henry Sarria

The biggest outcry against U.S. military action on Iraq comes from France. Given the current situation with Iraq, the French government has zero room to talk, as it would show its true intentions, pas...
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Week 6: Introduction to Apathy

February 10, 2003 by

Chances are you spent the weekend studying for midterms. If you didn't, you had more fun than me. Monday's forecast: Remember, you don't need to know how to do it, as long as you know how to criticize...
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