Volume IV, Issue 1February 2005 |
Other News |
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Express, Darby Gym Rise from Grave
When students returned from break for another semester of classes, they were treated to the surprising return of both Darby Gym and Express, after the apparent demises of both establishments last year. (Continued) |
GLAAD Accuses “Queer Eye” Guys of Heterosexuality
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has recently condemned the show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy for having heterosexual undertones. (Continued) |
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New Postage Stamps Deemed Offensive
The US Post Office unveiled a line of new stamps Monday, despite criticism that some of the stamps were too offensive. Among the stamps unveiled were a set of collective “wardrobe malfunction” stamps featuring Janet Jackson’s exposed breast. (Continued) |
Grinnellians Stay Home, Watch Basketball Game on TV
The men’s basketball game against Beloit on Thursday, February 3, was expected to be one of the best-attended games of the season, owing to its broadcast on ESPN2. However, as 8pm approached, the stands were still almost empty.(Continued) |
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Bush Supporter Personally Responsible for America’s Problems
Janine Phillips, 37, is a successful lawyer, who loves her husband and two kids. On her Saturdays off, she volunteers at a nearby soup kitchen. Phillips was a Rhodes scholar, and she loves baby kittens. Unfortunately... (Continued) |
Microsoft Announces Details of New XBox
Microsoft shocked the videogame world Tuesday when it announced the specs of the new XBox videogame system. (Continued) |
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Valentine’s Day Boycott Fails
Valentine’s Day, widely known as the most romantic of holidays, was banned by Grinnell students for being “capitalist propaganda,” “superficial bullshit,” and “are you really going to quote me on those? I was just kidding.” (Continued) |
Ask Ed
Our columnist answers readers' queries.(Continued) |
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B&S News in Brief
B&S Activity Corner The Vague Acquaintance Book The Adventures of Republican Boy |
Drunken Toddlers Celebrate at 7000 Days Partyr
SThree hundred inebriated and energetic toddlers crammed into a crowded crib last Saturday to celebrate the annual 7000 Days Party. (Continued) |