Spring Break
Yeas & Nays
Issue date: 4/22/09 Section: Forum
Yea to sunny, 80-degree weather in the middle of April. Nothing could be a better distraction from midterms.
Nay to the prominent display of pale flesh that accompanies rising temperatures in Oregon. We're not sure if we're more blinded by the sun or by the white cellulite in the MU Quad.
Yea to the people who were so scared of being seen pale that they made themselves orange. The only thing more hilarious than white whales is Oompa Loompas.
Yea to people being in the Quad again, especially if they are holding demonstrations about exciting topics. Guns on campus anyone? We could use a little controversy in this town.
Nay to being wrong. "We're not exposed to any imminent threats on campus; I seriously doubt any grizzly bears or cougars will be invading our campus anytime soon," wrote Barometer columnist Patrick Fancher on Monday, in regards to gun use. Hey, guess what Fancher? A cougar killed a house cat in Corvallis about 300 yards from Wilson Elementary School this week. Fail.
Yea to cougars in Corvallis. If you can't spot one, look through the Craigslist personals (meet us in the sixth-floor bathroom of Valley Library!).
Nay to desperation. It's almost as bad as "Family Guy" attempting to fill its short episodes these days. Did they really put Conway Twitty on air for over a minute? We turned off the TV after 30 seconds.
Yea to being lazy. A new study suggests that lice could be the cure to asthma - the perfect excuse not to shower for a week, and then run around elementary schools giving out free candy and living in a van that has handcuffs in the back. Oh, and then we could hold knives to our roommates' throats and … wait, this sounds familiar …
Nay to making fun of men in creepy vans?
Yea to Japan, where a woman was recently sentenced to death for killing four people and making 60 more ill by poisoning a pot of curry. Curry is a bad idea for first dates, but who knew it was deadly? Tell that to your roommate next time he or she complains about the stench of your bathroom after a night of spicy happiness.
Nay to the father of Rubina Ali, the 9-year-old girl who plays Latika in "Slumdog Millionaire." He reportedly offered to sell his daughter for nearly $300,000. That's just as sad as half of the things that happen to her in the movie.
Yea to housing. Corvallis is no Mumbai, but we still break out in smiles this time of year when we decide whether we want to live in a basement, overpriced dorm or a house with our five most annoying friends.
Nay to being sarcastic. We all know the search for someplace decently affordable, somewhat close to campus and sort of clean is impossible. We might as well just buy that van after all. Free candy?
Editorials serve as a platform for Barometer editors to offer commentary and opinion on issues both global and local, grand in scale and diminutive.. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board majority. Disagree? E-mail a letter to the editor or a guest column to forum@dailybarometer.com.
Nay to the prominent display of pale flesh that accompanies rising temperatures in Oregon. We're not sure if we're more blinded by the sun or by the white cellulite in the MU Quad.
Yea to the people who were so scared of being seen pale that they made themselves orange. The only thing more hilarious than white whales is Oompa Loompas.
Yea to people being in the Quad again, especially if they are holding demonstrations about exciting topics. Guns on campus anyone? We could use a little controversy in this town.
Nay to being wrong. "We're not exposed to any imminent threats on campus; I seriously doubt any grizzly bears or cougars will be invading our campus anytime soon," wrote Barometer columnist Patrick Fancher on Monday, in regards to gun use. Hey, guess what Fancher? A cougar killed a house cat in Corvallis about 300 yards from Wilson Elementary School this week. Fail.
Yea to cougars in Corvallis. If you can't spot one, look through the Craigslist personals (meet us in the sixth-floor bathroom of Valley Library!).
Nay to desperation. It's almost as bad as "Family Guy" attempting to fill its short episodes these days. Did they really put Conway Twitty on air for over a minute? We turned off the TV after 30 seconds.
Yea to being lazy. A new study suggests that lice could be the cure to asthma - the perfect excuse not to shower for a week, and then run around elementary schools giving out free candy and living in a van that has handcuffs in the back. Oh, and then we could hold knives to our roommates' throats and … wait, this sounds familiar …
Nay to making fun of men in creepy vans?
Yea to Japan, where a woman was recently sentenced to death for killing four people and making 60 more ill by poisoning a pot of curry. Curry is a bad idea for first dates, but who knew it was deadly? Tell that to your roommate next time he or she complains about the stench of your bathroom after a night of spicy happiness.
Nay to the father of Rubina Ali, the 9-year-old girl who plays Latika in "Slumdog Millionaire." He reportedly offered to sell his daughter for nearly $300,000. That's just as sad as half of the things that happen to her in the movie.
Yea to housing. Corvallis is no Mumbai, but we still break out in smiles this time of year when we decide whether we want to live in a basement, overpriced dorm or a house with our five most annoying friends.
Nay to being sarcastic. We all know the search for someplace decently affordable, somewhat close to campus and sort of clean is impossible. We might as well just buy that van after all. Free candy?
Editorials serve as a platform for Barometer editors to offer commentary and opinion on issues both global and local, grand in scale and diminutive.. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board majority. Disagree? E-mail a letter to the editor or a guest column to forum@dailybarometer.com.
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