Jumper

Last night I ventured out into the cold to make the trip to a local Cinema. I went to go see the highly advertised movie Jumper. This was a decently entertaining movie mainly becuase of the characters super hero powers. The places they would travel/jump to were very interesting and the possibilities were endless. After seeing the movie I decided to change my preference on what super hero power I would want. Instead of super human speed, I now wan to be a Jumper. And after seeing the movie you would understand. However, there is one big draw back to the movie. The entire time they talk about their Jumper ability and what they can do, but they never discuss how it is possible. Although it is impossible it would have been nice if they had at least made something up to make Jumping more legit. In conclusion it is a pretty cool movie but nothing to obsess over by any means.

Barrack Obama and I ... We're pretty much friends now...

Attending the Barrack Obama rally at Nutter Center was an experience. The environment was electric and the excitement was contagious. So who could blame me for trying to reach out in hopes of getting a handshake ... no one... well no one except for Barrack himself. As he walked out and began shaking hands I was apart of the crowd that all lunged forward trying to touch history. But as we lunged... he took a step back... looked me straight in the eye and gently said "dont push..." Time froze as I looked the future of America in the eye... wait a minute... did he just tell me to stop pushing?... i just wanted a handshake... can't blame me right??? ... i was just reprimanded by the potential future president in potentially one of the most historical men in the history of the US... not gonna lie... its kinda embarassing... and kinda awesome at the same time...

After this strange rush of mixed emotions subsided... i realized that i still didn't get my handshake... so as the speech went on i slowly manuevered myself into position against the metal gate like barricade, and after standing on my feet for hours, my strategy paid off. As Barrack made his way towards the exit, shaking hands, I was able to reach out and shake history's hand. But Ohhh it does not stop there... as the crowd around me pressed in, the lady next to me began to fall backwards into the crowd. Barrack let out a "woah woah!!!" and proceeded to reach into the crowd and extended a helping hand to the helpless lady. I quickly caught on to the situation and the opportunity that presented itself. I reached down, one hand on the lady, one on Barrack, and i helped bring her back to her feet. He gave the lady a hug and then dissapeared into the exit. This is when I had a realization... I just helped the (potentially) next president of the United States... we technically just worked together to accomplish something. Yah I'll admit it... I felt like a badass... I probably should have slipped him my card and let him know that if he needed a running mate he could always give me a call... but i guess i could always wait till the next election...

What About the Big Eaters?

Every night for dinner until now I have looked forward to dinner at VWK. Don't get me wrong, the food at the other dining halls was good, but it just was not enough food for the money I payed. I did not get enough bang for my buck. If I ate at KU or Marycrest I would always walk back to my dorm hungry. VWK is the only dining hall that kept me full and satisfied. Due to the recent closing of Marycrest for renevation, VWK has changed from "all you can eat" to "a la carte". This means I can not eat until I am full anymore unless I want to spend a lot of money. It is not fair. I think the portions should be bigger or VWK should go back to "all you can eat".

Rush is FINALLY over!

After the long awaited process of rush for sororities, it’s finally over! The week of rush was a long one, waiting to see if you got called back to the sorority you wanted, having to choose which one you liked best, and attending parties. It was a long week but totally worth it. Getting dressed up on school nights and talking and meeting new girls was very exciting, one of the highlights of the process was getting to know each sorority, which completely alters your decision. Now that rush is over, weeks are full of new member meetings and socials. Currently it is Big/Little week, one of the best weeks!! More to come about that later!

Rudy Fruity

Tired of the cold and icy weather? Would you rather be lounging on the beach? Then head on over to the Galley and order yourself a Rudy Fruity. It's called a Rudy Fruity because 1. Rudy is our beloved mascot, and 2. because the drink tastes like a fruity daiquiri. A Rudy Fruity is a blended frozen drink made with sherbet and Sprite that will make you feel like you're on a tropic island. You can order a regular or large size, depending on what amount of tropical awesomeness you are in the mood for!

Eli Manning is probably related to Zues

I would like to take this time to thank Eli Manning for preventing the New England Patriots from having an undefeated season. Sure he won the Super Bowl... but what really matters is the fact that the Patriots are NOT the Super Bowl Champs and they were NOT able to complete an undefeated season.
In a country where colonists claimed independence by coming together to beat 80,000 much better trained troops from the most powerful country in the world, Eli Manning is a National Hero. The Statue of Liberty calls for countries poor and rejected... not for thier rich and wealthy, and Eli Manning fits this mold much better than Tom Brady (Girls who dont even know what a touchdown is can tell me who Tom Brady is...) He reflects the attitude and principles of our founding fathers... teamwork, leadership, and above all ... RESILIENCE. He was butchered by the media and took it like a man. He was able to say "No San Diego... I don't want to be drafted by you. I'd rather go to New York." He knows what he wants and goes out and gets it. Forget a Chuck Norris drop kick... an Eli Manning touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress was used to take down Evil this time. I don't understand why we dont just send Eli Manning the the Middle East... no doubt Osama would come out of his cave waving a white flag.

You know... Forget National Hero... Eli Manning should be the 113th Man Law... Thats right... Just "Man Law 113: Eli Manning"... 'nuff said

No Country for Old Men

This weekend my brother burned No Country for Old Men and mailed it out to me. I thought the movie was great. This movie is about a man who finds $2 million from a drug deal gone bad in the middle of the desert. Unfortunately for him, he did not realize a tracker was placed inside the briefcase full of money! Throughout the movie he is chased down by a crazy lunatic and Mexican drug lords. The crazy lunatic happens to be nominated for an academy award for his great acting performance. This movie is a true action/thriller with tons of violence. Although the ending of the movie was somewhat shocking, I encourgae anyone who enjoys action/thrillers to go out and see this movie!