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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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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Virginia Tech school shooting: 3 of 89

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...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The calculator: 1 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 ...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Wikipedia: 2 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...
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...
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...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion Another baseball season with steroid rumors?: 6 of 7

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...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Rock music: 12 of 13

I love rock and I'm not talking about that crap they play on the pop stations 50 times a day, I know it's not that much, but it seems like it. Bands like the All-American Rejects or Simple Plan, they're not REAL rock. If you want real rock music, you listen to Metallica, Hendrix, Clapton (his good stuff), The Doors, AC/DC an...
Politics, News & Issues > Football News & Opinion Determining what's wrong with the Oakland Raiders: 8 of 8

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...
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball News & Opinion Reflections on why the NCAA college basketball tournament is so popular: 6 of 6

I'm sitting here in my dorm room, it's about 9:30 p.m. I ordered a pizza and am now on my second bottle 20 ounce bottle of Pepsi. Most ordinary students (yeah right) would be studying for next day's classes. They would focus entirely on homework. Not me of course, there's college basketball on my TV and college basketball on...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 National League baseball: 2 of 2

It's almost spring time (but you wouldn't know it here in Iowa with all the snow we're getting) and this can only mean one thing, it's baseball season. And this can only be another preview. NL East The Mets had an amazing season last year, winning the East in amazing fashion. This year will be very much different, if the Met...