Many people discussed the prospect of Hilary Clinton serving as Barack Obama's Vice President. The argument was that the pair would be unstoppable in terms of winning the election, even after tearing each other apart for months on the Primary campaign trails.
We find it appalling that Americans are willing to disregard the safety and well-being of their neighbors in order to save a few bucks. How much is a human life worth? American society has gotten to the point where they are willing to kill another human being to save 20% on a frivolous item.
As citizens of United States of America, we ought to realize the appeal of our great nation. Most of the world sees America as the land of opportunity, the land of the free and the home of the brave, the country where the streets are paved with gold; well, it is true.
Coming back from Thanksgiving break, one can gain much perspective on the lives we lead and the great situation that we are a part of at the College. We have a community here that is warm and welcoming and one that is accessible and receptive to student input and concerns.
To many Americans, who are used to football, baseball, and basketball, the Tour de France is that little race on bicycles that Lance Armstrong dominated. Few understand the intricacies and the beauty of the Tour. Too many people are afraid of the Tour because it is not easily relatable to the sports we already know.
For many, 2008 has been a year of change. "Change" was the political buzzword of the season. Sensing that change was what Americans were looking for, both Barack Obama and John McCain pledged to bring it to Washington. When the candidate who was founded on the message of hope and change proved victorious on November 4, many were elated at this prospect of change.
When I was eight-years-old, I went to sleepaway camp for the first time. For two months I would be a two and a half hour drive away from my family, and my fear was there from the moment I signed up until the moment I stepped onto the bus to take me to Tyler Hill Camp.