Birds of a feather

I have only ever eaten duck once. On the other hand, I have had numerous experiences visiting the nearby public park and realizing I have nowhere to sit due to the plethora of duck poop on every bench. With this in mind there has always been a vast incongruousness to the give-and-take relationship between the ducks and me: I don't eat nearly enough duck to justify my consistent lack of benches. I thought we had a deal. Instead, I'm getting robbed. Robbed by poultry.

March 31, 2009

I have only ever eaten duck once. On the other hand, I have had numerous experiences visiting the nearby public park and realizing I have nowhere to sit due to the plethora of duck poop on every bench. With this in mind there has always been a vast incongruousness to the give-and-take relationship between the ducks and me: I don't eat nearly enough duck to justify my consistent lack of benches. I thought we had a deal. Instead, I'm getting robbed. Robbed by poultry.

Tips from the bad boy

**Q** - "I’m a nice guy, and I honestly never get the girls. Or the one girl I want. Why does the ‘bad boy’ always get the girls?" **A** - My friend, like you, I have often pondered this question. For the longest time I thought just as you probably have: “I'm a nice guy, I pay for everything, I'm supportive, and I always treat women with respect. So why would girls not like me?” It's a puzzling question. But there really is a method to a bad boy’s madness, and you don't have to be a jerk to take some pointers from his seemingly evil but suave ways.

March 31, 2009

**Q** - "I’m a nice guy, and I honestly never get the girls. Or the one girl I want. Why does the ‘bad boy’ always get the girls?" **A** - My friend, like you, I have often pondered this question. For the longest time I thought just as you probably have: “I'm a nice guy, I pay for everything, I'm supportive, and I always treat women with respect. So why would girls not like me?” It's a puzzling question. But there really is a method to a bad boy’s madness, and you don't have to be a jerk to take some pointers from his seemingly evil but suave ways.

Dance Dance Revolution

Of all the things Biola University has made me give up for the sake of their student contract (cat juggling) dancing was certainly one I thought I would miss. It's taken me this long to accept their online censorship program, Websense, as a common daily occurrence, I just assumed that in time my need to dance would ebb away. It was hard for me to find out that my kind of dancing, which includes lots of shaking and repeatedly pointing towards a specific body part, simply isn't appropriate for this atmosphere. Oh, I'm sorry Biola, I thought this was America.

March 23, 2009

Of all the things Biola University has made me give up for the sake of their student contract (cat juggling) dancing was certainly one I thought I would miss. It's taken me this long to accept their online censorship program, Websense, as a common daily occurrence, I just assumed that in time my need to dance would ebb away. It was hard for me to find out that my kind of dancing, which includes lots of shaking and repeatedly pointing towards a specific body part, simply isn't appropriate for this atmosphere. Oh, I'm sorry Biola, I thought this was America.

Paul Harvey and My Grandpa: Finding peace in the midst of death

On Saturday, in Phoenix, Ariz., Paul Harvey, the long time radio host passed away. He was 90 years old. Harvey happened to be the “most listened to radio personality in America,” according to an ABC press release issued shortly after his death. Even though the world mourns the loss of a great man, just as my family mourns my grandpa’s death, there is a peace in knowing where they are now.

March 3, 2009

On Saturday, in Phoenix, Ariz., Paul Harvey, the long time radio host passed away. He was 90 years old. Harvey happened to be the “most listened to radio personality in America,” according to an ABC press release issued shortly after his death. Even though the world mourns the loss of a great man, just as my family mourns my grandpa’s death, there is a peace in knowing where they are now.

Escapism in movies

From “Saving Private Ryan” to “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Hollywood screenwriters are infamous for crafting either shockingly depressive or ridiculously optimistic endings, oscillating from one extreme to the other.

February 16, 2009

From “Saving Private Ryan” to “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Hollywood screenwriters are infamous for crafting either shockingly depressive or ridiculously optimistic endings, oscillating from one extreme to the other.

The “real world” isn’t on CNN

Betcha you never thought you’d hear this question from a journalism student: Does keeping up with news make us any better? I mean, really, does it make us better people?

December 12, 2008

Betcha you never thought you’d hear this question from a journalism student: Does keeping up with news make us any better? I mean, really, does it make us better people?

Gambling with the future

My roommate Micah is what I like to call a multitasker. In my world, that means he’s capable of playing not just one, but two videogames at the same time. In this case, one of them is an outer space role-playing game, while the other is online poker.

December 12, 2008

My roommate Micah is what I like to call a multitasker. In my world, that means he’s capable of playing not just one, but two videogames at the same time. In this case, one of them is an outer space role-playing game, while the other is online poker.

A Mary Christmas

*“There has fallen on earth for a token, a god too great for the sky.” – G.K. Chesterton* There once were two sisters, you’ve most likely heard of them. The name of the first was Martha, and she owned a house. The second, younger sister’s name was Mary. In an amazing moment, the Christ came to th ...

December 12, 2008

*“There has fallen on earth for a token, a god too great for the sky.” – G.K. Chesterton* There once were two sisters, you’ve most likely heard of them. The name of the first was Martha, and she owned a house. The second, younger sister’s name was Mary. In an amazing moment, the Christ came to th ...

Stop thinking about tomorrow and wake up today

I tie my scarf tighter and shiver in the frigid air conditioning at Starbucks. Maybe a sip of steaming coffee will warm me. I lift the cardboard cup the chessboard table in front of my MacBook. After a swallow of hot liquid, I return my focus to the book in my hands.

December 5, 2008

I tie my scarf tighter and shiver in the frigid air conditioning at Starbucks. Maybe a sip of steaming coffee will warm me. I lift the cardboard cup the chessboard table in front of my MacBook. After a swallow of hot liquid, I return my focus to the book in my hands.

Youtube Clip of the Week: King Burger

YouTube Pick of the Week: An obnoxious "King Burger" waitress doesn't appreciate customers who have complicated orders. Her attitude changes when an attractive guy comes in. Best part: The rap at the end.

December 4, 2008

YouTube Pick of the Week: An obnoxious "King Burger" waitress doesn't appreciate customers who have complicated orders. Her attitude changes when an attractive guy comes in. Best part: The rap at the end.

Finding an outlet for the inner turmoil

Four years ago when I was a freshman, I can remember opening my eyes in the morning and not knowing why I even bothered waking up. My grandfather had recently passed away and my parents had just gotten divorced; the world I once knew had been turned completely upside down. I would go to chapel by myself and sit alone not caring to talk to anyone. That was how I spent my first couple of years at Biola.

December 2, 2008

Four years ago when I was a freshman, I can remember opening my eyes in the morning and not knowing why I even bothered waking up. My grandfather had recently passed away and my parents had just gotten divorced; the world I once knew had been turned completely upside down. I would go to chapel by myself and sit alone not caring to talk to anyone. That was how I spent my first couple of years at Biola.

Life in America: Black Friday and my new Wii pajamas

Ever since the day Squanto gave the first Pilgrims such a great deal on corn, Black Friday has become a part of American history. Each year, thousands of men and women flock to the stores the day after Thanksgiving to take part in this wonderful tradition passed down from generation to generation. It is for this very reason that I woke up at 4:00 a.m. last Friday to stand in line at my nearest Target.

December 2, 2008

Ever since the day Squanto gave the first Pilgrims such a great deal on corn, Black Friday has become a part of American history. Each year, thousands of men and women flock to the stores the day after Thanksgiving to take part in this wonderful tradition passed down from generation to generation. It is for this very reason that I woke up at 4:00 a.m. last Friday to stand in line at my nearest Target.