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Written by Argonaut Editors

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Quick takes on life from our editors Feed the models Kate Moss expressed to an online fashion magazine that her motto is “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” As a former rail-thin gal, lemme tell you what. Nothing feels as good as having a healthy, rounded diet, complete with things that may be bad for you. There is nothing wrong with being skinny and nothing wrong with being curvy. All that matters is being healthy and happy. There’s a reason people consider Moss’ style to be “heroin chic.” — Kelsey Bad customer service A couple from Pennsylvania was charged with theft because they refused to pay a mandatory 18 percent gratuity tip that totaled $16. Apparently their service was bad — they waited for an hour for their food, and they had to grab their own silverware, napkins and drinks. It’s unfortunate that good service isn’t required anymore and instead we are punished for it. — Jennifer Take a deep breath I had to write a 300-word sentence for my English class, and though I am not usually fond of long sentences, I didn’t have any trouble getting that many words into one sentence, and it didn’t even feel like a run-on —more like a really short story — so I was, and am, very pleased with myself today. — Erin ‘2012’ I went and watched “2012” last weekend. Going into the movie, I thought it would be a mediocre blockbuster rife with plot holes and shoddy performances — I couldn’t have been more wrong. “2012” was a stunning portrayal of the triumph of the human spirit in the face of extraordinary adversity, made all the more real by once-in-a-lifetime performances by the entire cast. It’s films like this that remind me the magic of Hollywood is alive and real. — Greg Bring on the turkey After this seven-days-a-week marathon of a semester, I am definitely ready for Thanksgiving break. I am looking forward to sleeping for several days straight followed by gorging myself on mounds of delicious home cooked food. Now if only professors could be convinced to not give homework over vacations. — Jake Anyway, about my washtub I just used it that morning to wash my turkey, which in those days was known as a walking bird. We’d always have walking bird on Thanksgiving with all the trimmings: cranberries … and yams stuffed with gunpowder. Then we’d all watch football, which in those days was called baseball. — Marcus Freedom It is amazing that in less then 10 hours I will be able to take a minute and relax. — Jens Late night Why is it the student computer lab in the Student Union Building is open later than the most of the stores in this town? — Jeffrey Break I am so ecstatic that I get a week off starting today. I want and need a break. — Elizabeth Add as favorites (31) | Views: 794 Be first to comment this article Write Comment Please keep the topic of messages relevant to the subject of the article. Personal verbal attacks will be deleted. Please don't use comments to plug your web site. Such material will be removed. Just ensure to *Refresh* your browser for a new security code to be displayed prior to clicking on the 'Send' button. Keep in mind that the above process only applies if you simply entered the wrong security code. Name: Title: Comment: