War on the media
President Trump’s “running war with the media” is the equivalent to going to war against provable fact. Make no mistake about that.
— Erin
Thank goodness
The Packers being eliminated from the playoffs has made this Bears fan very happy.
— Brandon
Pretty please
Be kind to one another.
— Mihaela
Breakfast
French toast bagels.
— Griff
Success
I have kept two goldfish alive for an entire week. I’m going to call that a success.
— Hailey
One nation under God
Saturday’s nationwide marches were a sure sign that we can continue to move forward as a country. I’m excited to be a part of it.
— Diamond
Unfair
It’s acceptable for the White House to use “alternative facts” during a nationally-televised press conference, but when I do it on an exam I get docked points. What gives?
— Josh
Truth
“You are entitled to your own opinion, Mr. President, but not your own facts.”
— Jack
Louis The Child
The fact that they are coming to Pullman in February made my entire month … maybe my entire semester. Yes, I love them that much.
— Tea
Protesting
It is a protected right in the First Amendment to assemble and speak freely. And, guess what, this nation was founded by one giant protest. What else best describes the Revolutionary War?
— Claire
Christmas music in January
I haven’t opened my playlist since dead week, so I was surprised to hear Christmas music ringing in my ears. I almost skipped, paused and couldn’t help but listen to a few rounds of cheerful melody.
— Catherine
Rhetoric clarification
A riot is not a protest, a protest is not a riot, and a walk is a peaceful demonstration. Don’t get them confused. They are not the same thing. Keep with the facts straight. There have been more protests and demonstrations than riots since the inauguration.
— Kevin
Creativity
Creativity is combining multiple ideas or concepts in a new way. It doesn’t have to be completely original.
— Andrew
Getting “real news” tatted on my knuckles
‘Cause it’s about to get real. — Lyndsie