Food drive results ‘tragic’
Penfield Library collected 638 non-perishable pantry goods during its annual “Food for Fines” drive, Ray Morrision, who administers the program, said. The contributions, which filled 25 boxes, forgave $371 in fines. While that may seem like a weighty contribution, the…
SUNY Briefs 12/2/2011
SUNY The SUNY Board of Trustees last week approved the state budget request for the next fiscal year as well as a $300 dollar increase in tuition. The approved request for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which begins on July 1,…
In Soviet Russia, ‘Elf’ watches you
As the holiday season encroaches, Americans should be wary of our most cherished institution: television. Sure, TV will regurgitate the usual canon of Christmas movies and specials. Within the next month, Jimmy Stewart will realize the value of life, Rudolph…
America all fracked up
Though I do not attest that fracking is a momentary economic boost to a location, it is only such a boost to the landowner that leases the property. To say that it brings monetary relief to whatever economy it enters…
Rushing into marriage leaves room for doubt, failure
Can you name a tradition as old as human sacrifice and equally as unwise? If you said young marriage, you are correct and may also be a mind reader. In ancient times, average life expectancy was somewhere in the 20’s…
Black Friday shopping not worth consumer madness
Before Thanksgiving last week, I had never participated in anything associated with the sociological event known as Black Friday. Normally, I will only get out of bed before dawn for a really good reason, and hours of shopping simply did…
Christmas all about making memories
Christmas is quickly arriving, but for many it began halfway through October. It seems like every year stores start bringing out Christmas merchandise earlier than the year before. It irritates me a little bit, because as much as I like…
Enjoy family, not items
The holidays are approaching, and though we haven’t just had Thanksgiving or anything, that’s not really what is deemed the “holiday season.” Black Friday solidifies the start of this season, obviously, with the gross misconduct of bargain shoppers who half-kill…
Interview with the Vampire
When the “Twilight” books hit the scene a few years ago, they changed the way vampires were thought of. They were no longer horrid fanged creatures who said “I vant to suck your blood,” but instead sparkling romantic prospects with…
The Kite Runner
It was not until recently that I actually starting reading books for entertainment and not just for some school project. They mostly consist of subjects like racing, a zombie apocalypse and the biography of a favorite musician. But back in…
