January 2008 Archives

I had big plans for my 18th birthday. I was going on an all day shopping trip, spending my hard-earned money without cringing. I was going to spend the whole day with my two best friends, then end it with a late-night meal at the Starlight Diner, walking in after 11 simply because I finally could. I also contemplating getting my ear pierced (much less permanent than a tattoo!) or calling a number that claims "you must be 18 years or older to call." Unfortunately, things did not happen quite as planned...

So the superbowl is coming up next weekend...and I just realized...I have no idea who is even playing in it...

Did anyone see last nights democratic debate? Well I did, gosh Hilary and Obama were really at it! I wonder what that says about the two of them if they ever became President? Did anyone else see it? If so please comment!!!

I took an unexpected half-hour detour after school today.

Come on...we all know we have one in our lives. It's that relative you just can't stand.

Today, Massachusetts senator John Kerry threw his support behind Barack Obama. The media's all over it because he didn't endorse John Edwards, his former running mate. I, however, have pondered something else: Who would want to be endorsed by John Kerry? Sounds like the kiss of death to me...

So I'd love to upload a beautiful picture of a palm tree or the beaches or from the plane of beautiful clouds or even the Hollywood sign...but it won't upload anything...so I guess I'll just have to tell you about my amazing trip to California, which I will call Cali for short....

&& just when I thought I had you...you left me wondering...

I am pure nerd.

No, a nerd is a great thing to be. I'm well-read, is all. Why am I a nerd? Well, I'm going to a show. It has blood, fight-scenes, raunchy jokes and murder.

Still wondering why I consider myself a nerd?

This show has a name.

Macbeth.

Mike Huckabee's win in Iowa is misleading: He will not be the candidate to receive the nomination at the Republican National Convention. Despite Huckabee's victory in Iowa, Mitt Romney will appeal to a wider swath of the Republican constituency, therefore awarding him the nomination.

So the moderate and the former preacher appear to be tonight's caucus winners. Anyone else nervous, apprehensive, or excited about the upcoming election?

It isn't often that all of my family gets together. Sure, during the year, I get the chance to see these cousins or those grandparents, but it's rare that my entire family gets together.

Whenever I see these different family members individually, I always marvel at their various talents and interests. For example, one grandfather loves to play cards, an uncle collects old medicine bottles, and a great aunt hosts a radio show in Philadelphia. But while many family members have their unique interests, several have one in common: The gift of music.

By ALEX BISHOP
York Catholic High School

Computer slang is being used at an all-time high: Is this a good thing?

A very interesting and helpful application that the famous Internet search engine Google offers is "Google Alerts." Google Alerts allows users to monitor the latest results for specific topics. The Google service sends an e-mail to users informing them of updates.

I usually don't read sci-fi/romance novels. But this one caught my eye.