According to a 2008 survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 41% of Americans (102 million) have admitted to using cannabis in their lifetime. In a 2009 Zogby poll, it was reported that 44% of Americans support the legalization of cannabis. To put this in perspective, Americans support this change of policy more than they approve of Congress’ job performance or the war in Afghanistan. If these ever-growing numbers are any indication, we are inevitably heading towards the legalization and regulation of the cannabis/hemp industry.
Lady Gaga, Weezer, and… Star Wars in Concert? What?
A month ago, I scanned a list of upcoming shows in Boston and found myself both perplexed and impressed. I consider myself a Star Wars fan (by “fan,” I mean I may or may not have a foot-tall C-3P0 PEZ dispenser in my dorm), but even I was baffled by the “concert” aspect of America’s most beloved film series.
Meat is America. From the steakhouses, to blood-hungry businessman, to fast food restaurants serving burnt chars to low-income families, our society thrives on the staple diet of meat and potatoes.
Once in an elementary school bathroom, a pair of white and pink Nikes asked me if I believed in Jesus.
Dawn ushered in a new silence
Assuring rebirth
in Her swift, cool embrace.
Got naked and stepped out of line,
to nurture this business model
I have in mind.
THE FOOD LOCATED ON THE corner of Broadway and Josephine, Sound Bites Café / Pizzeria and Grill is a great place to enjoy affordable Mediterranean
While most of us had never even heard of jerking until the New Boyz came out with that effervescent bundle of music called “You’re A
In 1963, 250,000 people gathered in Washington, DC to participate in a Civil Rights demonstration. In 1969, another 250,000 joined together to protest against the Vietnam War. Fast-forward about 40 years, and Washington, DC has metaphorically been relocated to Facebook.
Everyone only has two beers. It’s always two beers. Even if you did have two beers, don’t say it. Say three or four!
-Sgt. McCarthy
On November 1, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that college costs are soaring nationwide. This year, 58 private schools are charging $50,000 or more