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Bela Lugosi IS dead
Goth music grandpas Bauhaus just released a new album called “Go Away White.” I like Bauhaus, but some bands have had their time and need to go away, no matter what color.
I’m talking to you, New Kids on the Block.
— T.J.
Holy Moses
I can’t believe Charlton Heston died. He was Moses, after all, shouldn’t he have lived to be 400 years old? And now who is going to run the NRA? Does this mean that someone pried his gun from his cold, dead hands?
— Savannah
Olympic conflict
The upcoming Olympic games in Beijing are drawing increasing heat from those critical of China’s human rights record. In many ways, the games give legitimacy to the nations that are able to participate, so they are as much about political achievements as athletic ones. On one hand, it would be nice to see all the countries get along for a few weeks of friendly rivalry. On the other, human rights are not some trivial matter to be smoothed over by elite level curling. One thing is clear — if individual nations do make a meaningful statement by boycotting the games, it is imperative that they have moral high ground to stand on. Unfortunately, given the U.S.’ slipping human rights record in recent years, Americans do not have a voice of authority. We can either support the abusive regime by attending, or provide further evidence of our hypocritical world view by boycotting the games.
— Alec
Even cowgirls get the blues
I hate this time of year. Not because I don’t sleep, not because I don’t eat, not because I have homework coming out of my ears, but because I don’t get to read. Not the reading required for class, but actual reading I want to read. During the summer I commit to reading a book a week, just because I’m so deprived. Tom Robbins, you and I have some serious catching up to do, big guy.
— Christina L.
Return from no return
I am currently frustrated with my friendships with guys. Why is it that once you have gone beyond the point of return there really is no return? I feel I am perfectly capable to have a respectful and a sincere friendship with a past fling, but my guy trend is the polar opposite. Guys, I slept with you for a reason and most likely not because of your anatomy. Can’t you grow up a little?
— Alexis
Last chances
This month has been coupon crunch time for me.
With economical help from the Student Survival Guide and only one month left of school, my spending habits have increased so much, people would think I was on my deathbed.
As if going out had a deadline, I’ve been trying to take advantage of all my favorite activities before I leave Moscow — which includes soaking up local art and music, and wining and dining with friends.
Not to say that if you run into me, I’ll be stuffing my face every time with the best food found in Moscow, but chances are I will already have plans to enjoy some of this town’s enjoyable facets.
Even though Moscow may always be here, you just never know if going out “anytime” might be your last.
— Christina N.
Master of my own domain
It has recently been brought to my attention just how well adjusted I am to my domain. Allow me to clarify: I am one of those people that would not be able to survive without the snooze button and my alarm clock has a count down on it for when the snooze will go off again. For the past several mornings, I have rolled over to hit the snooze just as the count down hits zero seconds. Starting out each day like that really puts me in a great mood. It makes me feel like that badass in movies who always disarms the bomb and saves everybody at the last second. It makes me think, “yeah I can sleep a little bit longer ...”
— Roger
I love you, New Kids
Even if T.J. thinks that New Kids on the Block reunion is a bad idea, I can’t wait. I have loved the New Kids for years. I still wear a T-shirt with Joey McIntyre on it. The New Kids on the Block will always rock my freaking world. If I got a chance to see them in concert I would probably cry like a little girl. The closest I got as a kid was tour videos. Go New Kids!
— Ryli
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