November / December 2006
NEG - AD - TIVITY
Well, it’s been about a month since the elections, and don’t you miss those helpful negative political ads? Hopefully you’ve noticed the sarcasm. I don’t care which political party you associate yourself with—these ads are harmful to the democratic foundation of our country.
‘Me Generation’ lacks WWII traditions, bring on the frozen pizza
This past Thanksgiving, I sat down with my Grandpa Rick and asked him what kind of advice he could give to me and my generation. He grew up the youngest of six in a small St. Paul house during the Depression era. Later, he went on to serve as a GMC2 gunner in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
The inconsistency of Planned Parenthood
Recently, Planned Parenthood and other pro-abortion organizations have been taking aim at crisis pregnancy centers. These attacks are quite upsetting, because they are deceptive and unmistakably intended to draw women away from alternatives to abortion.
ROTC opens doors for St. Thomas sophomore
Get into the best physical shape of your life? Find some of the best friends one could ever imagine? Have a guaranteed and possibly considerably well-paying job after college graduation?
If someone would have told me, only a year ago, that any of these things were possible, I would have laughed in disbelief. Opportunities this good just cannot be true; It’s simply impossible. However, here I stand today, living out that “too good to be true” life.
Anthony Blumer
So, Anthony, what made you decide to coach hockey after college?
I had played semi-pros in a Holland Elite League and for the Amsterdam Tijgers. I had been playing hockey for 20 years and I just decided that I wasn’t going to continue playing, but I wanted to give back to the game of hockey. I get so much back from it. When you tell a young player to try this or try that, and next time they’re out there they do it…and you see them improving. I probably play more through them by being their coach and by seeing them grow into young men.
Vehicular Dialogue
In parking lot H of UST’s north campus, there sits a car so unique it could capture your attention from a mile away. Do not be mistaken though, it is not the make or model of this car that catches your eye, but the color—or maybe more accurately: colors.
Adult vs. Embryonic
Stem cell research: There is currently a considerable amount of debate over the ethical implications of this scientific study. How do you feel about stem cell research, in particular, embryonic stem cell research?
Conservatives lost, but values endure
The November general elections this year brought change in control among both houses of Congress. In a recent Washington Post article discussing the elections, former Howard Dean campaign manager, Joe Trippi, remarked, “Wham! The 2006 midterm elections are over and the modern conservative era has come to an end.” To which I reply, “Really, Mr. Trippi?”
Taking Back Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Yeah, I said it. I didn’t say “Happy Holidays,” and I didn’t say “Season’s Greetings!” Christmastime is here and the reason for the season is not that there’s snow on the ground, festive lights on your house, carolers singing at your front door, and Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer’s nose is glowing bright.
