If you know me, you know I live in lists. I live in categorization. I’m a bit obsessive compulsive about My Area, my Desktop, naming conventions, my wallet (Jess, stop putting change in there!), and basically anything that I have immediate control over. I make lists to calm my nerves and to stay optimistic–and just …
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Nov 21 2010
To Give in a Blessed Nation
Welcome to America, home of the largest and most technologically advanced economy in the world. The United States Government spends over $40 billion on education, over $70 billion on transportation, over $70 billion on health and human services, and well over $650 billion on the Department of Defense. Annually. And these are just a few …
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Oct 14 2010
Yet Another Misguided Cedars Article
Before reading this post, please first read the poorly constructed Cedars article here. I have read a lot of ill written and poorly researched articles in Cedars in my time at Cedarville, but this may be the worst. Four years of Cedarville, and this is what “thinking critically” has delivered? An attack on an individual …
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Mar 30 2009
Your Right to Common Courtesy
This post is most pointedly directed towards the residents of Brock Hall, but it really applies to anyone. Also, please understand the heavy sarcasm in the title. You do not have a right to common courtesy. Certain people are gracious to you and you should be thankful. That doesn’t mean you sit around expecting people …
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Mar 20 2009
Cedarville Goes Casual
In a move that no one in the student body was really expecting, Cedarville has officially declared every day as “Casual Friday” … Sort of. We’re still only allowed to wear t-shirts on Fridays, but will be allowed, starting after Easter Break in April, to wear jeans on every day of the week. After polling …
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Mar 05 2009
An Open Letter to Lounge Couples
A disturbing trend seems to be on the rise at Cedarville University: Awkward Lounge Couples. I’m not talking about couples that find themselves in a particular lounge with a few friends just hanging out, I’m talking about Awkward Lounge Couples. Some of you may not find this that unusual, but I, because these Couples can …
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Feb 05 2009
Culture Week at Chuck’s and the Zoo That is Cedarville
My friends and I have noted a disturbing fact as of late. We are constantly on display. Now, this may not come as alarming to some of you. I guess in some form or another, everyone is always on display. But here at Cedarville, we sort of feel like we’re more on display; like …
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Dec 08 2008
Hypocritical RAs
I have no problem with RAs. I have no problem with police officers. I really have no problem with authority. Here’s what I do have a problem with: hypocrisy. Especially when it comes from authority. This morning I had my last class in Old Testament Literature. During finals, we’re allowed to wear jeans to class …
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Nov 25 2008
RA Fail
Dear RA Who Delivered Demerits to the Gentleman Texting in the Balcony of Chapel Yesterday: My name is Alex Laird. You may have seen my picture. You may notice that there’s a difference in appearance between that person and the person you gave demerits to yesterday in chapel who gave you my name as his …
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Nov 24 2008
Please Stop Breaking Up In Awkward Places
There I was, wandering the SSC in an attempt to find Kristi. The search was in vain, I now realize, because she was in Chuck’s; I place I didn’t plan on looking. (Why are you eating now? I still don’t understand. It’s before 5:00.) Okay, first side tangent. People at Cedarville eat at ridiculous hours! …
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