Awkward I write to you today to bring an apparently harmless, social quirk to light. I want to look at the word “awkward” and all the meanings and uses it has come to bear amongst Americans in my generation. I do this because, in spite of this word’s apparent harmlessness, a closer examination of its use reveals a disconcerting habit we are all developing in how … Continue reading Food for thought

Mother Nature caught with possession of illegal substances Sources confirmed Tuesday that a number of illicit narcotics were, in fact, administered to Mother Nature and that she will be answering for her more than questionable behavior in recent weeks. While it has not yet been released to the general public exactly what substances Mother Nature has been ingesting, locals have their suspicions. “If you ask … Continue reading The Bunion

Save the beards I have a confession to make. Well … to be quite honest, I technically already made it on the Gustavus Love Confession page, and according to the 39 “likes” it has received, I think it’s safe to assume that everyone agrees with me. Beards are awesome, and we Gusties are lucky enough to have a plethora of finely-bearded gentleman in our presence. However, … Continue reading Reading this will make you cooler

What is terrorism? According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation website, terrorism is defined as “unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.” Now let’s switch over to some recent events in which the term, “terrorism,” has been loosely thrown around. Starting off, … Continue reading The Hidden Truth