College Admissions? Right…
December 9, 2011
Filed under Uncategorized
Its the most wonderful time of the year, and the worst time for Seniors and the much feared College Applications! With applications approaching, or already passed (for instance the University of Minnesota’s deadline was on Dec. 15), here are some important facts to keep in mind Seniors: 1. ... Read more »
Penguin Love Isn’t All Black and White
December 8, 2011 • by Brandon Langer
Filed under News
We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re penguins! This could well be the sign hanging out front of one animal exhibit, the home of Buddy and Pedro, at the Toronto Zoo. The burning passionate love of these two penguins is enough to melt the polar ice caps. This penguin love is legal on... Read more »
NO SMOKING
December 8, 2011 • by William Hageman
Filed under Opinion
There has been a growing trend in America. That trend stems from the fact that as an American we are allowed to say or do basically anything we want, as long as our words and actions don’t impede upon the standard of living of others. That golden rule for the United States has allowed for so many... Read more »
Twilight or Harry Potter
December 7, 2011 • by William Hageman
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Ever since the creation of the two franchises there has been a raging debate over whether Harry Potter’s wizardry has cast a spell over its viewers that can’t be broken, or that this is Twilight’s time to shine. If you ask most of the older folk among us it can be a toss up between,... Read more »
Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
December 7, 2011 • by Michael Clausen
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Once in a lifetime a game like this comes along. Skyrim has been a work in progress for the last six years. Released a little more than a month ago on November 11th, Skyrim is already up for many awards, the top one of which is “Game of The Year.” The last installment of The Elder Scrolls,... Read more »
The Black Keys Release El Camino
December 7, 2011 • by Dave Collins
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
The Black Keys are a blues-rock duo from Akron Ohio. The band (consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney) has released many critically acclaimed albums and singles since their formation in 2001. Their album, ‘Brothers’ was nominated for five Grammys, two of which... Read more »
Bachmann at a Glance
December 7, 2011 • by Dan Baden
Filed under Opinion
In 2008 there was a huge change in America. An Afrcan-American man became president for the first time ever in the history of the United States. Now it’s time again to choose who is going to guide our country. This year we’re seeing something that hasn’t happened before. The Republican Primary... Read more »
How To Spend Your Winter Break
December 7, 2011 • by Brandon Langer
Filed under Life at Como
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, so does everyone’s favorite holiday, Christmas! One thing that goes with Christmas the way peanut butter goes with jelly, is Winter Break. Students from kindergarten to high school all look forward to this long, well deserved break. Now, in order to prevent... Read more »
Christmas Memories!
December 7, 2011 • by Salice Collins
Filed under Life at Como
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. Getting gifts, enjoying great food, or just simply keeping up the family traditions brings lots of people happiness. Most people have a favorite memory from the holidays of their past. Cougars shared those Christmas memories with us. I wanted this pair of shoes,... Read more »
J. Edgar Review
December 6, 2011 • Michael Clausen
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Running time: 136 minutes, Rated R As Steve Jobs recently exemplified, every prominent institution and agency that towers over your life at any given moment was imbued with its stature and substance by a single personality at some point in history. Not only was John Edgar Hoover its first direcor and... Read more »
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