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I am a college student living in Iowa. I am studying to be a journalism major, most likely in Sports. If you want to know anything about me, e-mail me at cubno1fan@yahoo.com

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Politics, News & Issues > US News Reflections: Virginia Tech school shooting: 4 of 106
A dark cloud hangs over Blacksburg, Virginia, as a school and a nation mourns the death of 32 people. Virginia Tech has suffered through a lot these past few days, as well as much of the school year. Let's not forget about the hospital guard who was shot and killed by a convict on the run, which happened during the first few... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Determining if football is worth its popularity: 3 of 21
Football, everybody loves it, don't deny it you know you do. It is passing Baseball as the American Pastime. Football is a game that people of all ages, races and even genders can watch. We start watching football at the age of five and immediately just like that, we watch. Then we get a few years older, and we decide we wan... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Wikipedia: 1 of 5
Wikipedia is everything, at least it is according to high school sophomore student Steve Kibalew. The English student at Phillips High School in Rolton, Texas never heard of Wikipedia prior to his encounters with the site. "When I first heard of Wikipedia, I was like, Whatapedia?" said Kibalew. Kibalew had to write a five pa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007-08 Fantasy football draft rankings: Quarterbacks: 13 of 24
It's hard to believe we are already talking about football season and it is barely March. I have compiled a list of five quarterbacks you cannot pass up for the 2007 NFL Season. 1. Peyton Manning- Where do I start? Well he is an excellent quarterback. Manning has broken many records during his career and will continue to bre... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things you need to be a celebrity: 19 of 34
Celebrities, we all know about them, we might not want their publicity, but we sure as hell want their money. How can we achieve celebrity status (and their money)? Well there are many things you need to be a celebrity. 1. Talent- Wow, oh hmm....Talent? Well most movie stars or singers have it. Why else would they have all t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 American League baseball: 2 of 3
This is part two of my baseball preview, this time we will take a look at the American League. AL East It seems like it is only a two team race because the Yankees and the Red Sox constantly fight each other for the division crown. This season should be a little more interesting. The Red Sox didn't even get runner-up. That t... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The calculator: 2 of 3
The calculator, everybody uses one, it has become a staple in American culture, ever since it arrived on the scene during the 20th century. Whether you're a sweaty 7th grader trying to figure out a tough algebra problem, or a 50-year-old arrogant accountant working with a six figure income, the calculator is always there to ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Another baseball season with steroid rumors?: 7 of 10
If there is one thing that has hurt baseball more than anything else in the world, it has to be the steroid controversy. Since that magical baseball season in 1998, the question of steroids has casted a dark cloud over the game of baseball. In 1998, it was two larger than life baseball figures, one a homegrown California boy... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Are football players paid too much?: 90 of 117
Football players are paid way too much money to play 60 minutes each week. But essentially it comes down to "wants and needs." Yes they "need" money to get by in the world, they'll need it to raise their family, maybe give some to charity, so on and so forth. But football players more than ever "want" money, they believe it ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Determining what's wrong with the Oakland Raiders: 14 of 18
With the #1 pick in the NFL Draft the Oakland Raiders select...Wait a minute, Oakland? The top pick in the draft? Can this be right, what is wrong with this picture? When did this happen? Well Oakland was the worst team in the NFL last season and Silver and Black fans everywhere are shaking their heads in sorrow. The defense... More..