Archive for October, 2008
Oregon-Cal prediction and gameday linkage
This Saturday will define the rest of the season for both teams involved. The great thing about following the Ducks is that they have these moments every season, “relevance” would be the term I think, whether they win that moment or fall flat, they still matter. Not every Pac-10 school can say that year in [...]
Nick Reed named Lott Trophy quarterfinalist
Release courtesy of thelotttrophy.com
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.. – Oregon senior defensive end Nick Reed is one of twenty collegiate defensive players to earn a spot on the Lott Trophy quarterfinalist list, it was announced today.
Each of the 20 players have performed at a high level on the football field and exhibited selfless character off the field.
Reed, [...]
The Gym Is No Fashion Show
Girls are too self-conscious when they go to the gym. Though I make sure I at least look presentable, I refuse to put the extra, unnecessary effort into primping and polishing my look prior to a gym excursion.
I go to the gym to workout and break a sweat—not to prance around in front of [...]
Fearing Failure
Last week I received a D on a midterm for the first time. I might as well have failed.
I suppose it was inevitable this would happen to me at some point or another. It seems we each have that one class that shoots every bit of confidence to hell.
For me, Introduction to Microeconomics is that [...]
The Pups and Downs of Buying a Dog in College
I recently purchased a dog, a beautiful little Beagle puppy named Shasta. Many people I’ve met in college have debated whether to get an animal in college. Some think it’s too much of a commitment and a responsibility; others aren’t sure if they are going to have enough time to provide ample care. [...]
Pumpkin beer
Attack of the pumpkins!
With the seasonal flood of jack-o-lantern orange in the beer aisle, I decided to find out whether a pumpkin beer could ever be taken seriously. My roommate and I sampled the five kinds we could find at the grocery store.
According to CNN’s column, “The Good Life,” pumpkin is a flavor of renewed [...]
Costume dilemmas? University students weigh in on their favorite Halloween attire
Undecided about what you’ll wear to next weekend’s festivities?
I posted a note on Facebook.com last week, asking acquaintances to offer their alternatives to the standard, provocative vixen costumes college women wear. I received an overwhelming amount of response, mostly by word of mouth. The printed responses are posted below.
Add on to this list with costume [...]
Midterm Madness
I am definitely ready for midterms to be over. It seems like school has barely started and already it’s Week 5; we’re officially in the middle of test central. I had the pleasure of taking back-to-back exams today, as well as one more tomorrow, and I still don’t really get a break until Thursday. Then [...]
