2008 Woodie Awards
Tangents and Tirades
Issue date: 3/22/07 Section: Commentary
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Obscenities from a sixth-floor window.
On St. Patrick's Day, I was leaving the Suites, heading to my friend's room for some corned beef and cabbage, when I heard a guy's voice yelling from a window. It was somewhat of a catcall, so after recognizing where it was coming from, I put my head back down and continued to walk. That's when I heard, "Oh sure, put your head down you stupid whore!" Now I ask you: What did I do to deserve being called that? Did he really expect me to stop in my tracks, respond, and/or come up to his room? Yes, I understand it was St. Patrick's Day, and he was probably intoxicated, but just for the record, calling a girl a whore isn't really the best way to win her affection.
-Shannon Obey '08
One percent is here.
You've seen the posters, and the One Percent campaign has finally arrived. The next month-and-a-half is filled with clothing drives, guest speakers, volunteering opportunities at local soup kitchens, benefit concerts and events, and coin drives. Transportation is provided for off-campus events. The opportunities are there. The question is: Are you willing? Are you willing to give one percent of your time, energy, and budget to help homelessness in Rhode Island?
-Betsy Rouleau '08
Freezing with a chance of Solo cups later in the evening.
Thanks go up to The Big Guy in the Sky for watching over Providence College this past Saturday. My Irish brethren and I had an entire weekend devoid of homework and responsibility and filled with green beer and Bailey's. We survived, but the appearance of our neighborhood did not. Pembroke Avenue looks like it snowed Solo cups and pizza boxes rather than the powdery white stuff. For the sake of our neighbors and my bike tires, if you live off campus, clean up the glass and bottle caps in front of your house.
-Colleen Flynn '07
Decrease in dictator, increase in quality of life.
The results of a British opinion poll, published last Sunday, indicate that most Iraqis believe that their lives have improved since the departure of Saddam Hussein. As reported by the UM Times Online, "when asked whether they preferred life under Saddam . . . or under Nouri al-Maliki, the prime minister, most [of the 5,000 plus Iraqis surveyed] replied that things were better for them today." In addition, the poll showed that only 27 percent of Iraqis consider Iraq to be engaged in a civil war compared to the 61percent who do not. Finally, "by a majority of two to one, Iraqis believe military operations now under way will disarm all militias." The American troops surge, and the reduction in violence has Iraqis believing in the future of their country free from terror. Neither the mainstream media nor Congressional Democrats' desire to see America lose the war can change the positive outlook of the Iraqi people.
On St. Patrick's Day, I was leaving the Suites, heading to my friend's room for some corned beef and cabbage, when I heard a guy's voice yelling from a window. It was somewhat of a catcall, so after recognizing where it was coming from, I put my head back down and continued to walk. That's when I heard, "Oh sure, put your head down you stupid whore!" Now I ask you: What did I do to deserve being called that? Did he really expect me to stop in my tracks, respond, and/or come up to his room? Yes, I understand it was St. Patrick's Day, and he was probably intoxicated, but just for the record, calling a girl a whore isn't really the best way to win her affection.
-Shannon Obey '08
One percent is here.
You've seen the posters, and the One Percent campaign has finally arrived. The next month-and-a-half is filled with clothing drives, guest speakers, volunteering opportunities at local soup kitchens, benefit concerts and events, and coin drives. Transportation is provided for off-campus events. The opportunities are there. The question is: Are you willing? Are you willing to give one percent of your time, energy, and budget to help homelessness in Rhode Island?
-Betsy Rouleau '08
Freezing with a chance of Solo cups later in the evening.
Thanks go up to The Big Guy in the Sky for watching over Providence College this past Saturday. My Irish brethren and I had an entire weekend devoid of homework and responsibility and filled with green beer and Bailey's. We survived, but the appearance of our neighborhood did not. Pembroke Avenue looks like it snowed Solo cups and pizza boxes rather than the powdery white stuff. For the sake of our neighbors and my bike tires, if you live off campus, clean up the glass and bottle caps in front of your house.
-Colleen Flynn '07
Decrease in dictator, increase in quality of life.
The results of a British opinion poll, published last Sunday, indicate that most Iraqis believe that their lives have improved since the departure of Saddam Hussein. As reported by the UM Times Online, "when asked whether they preferred life under Saddam . . . or under Nouri al-Maliki, the prime minister, most [of the 5,000 plus Iraqis surveyed] replied that things were better for them today." In addition, the poll showed that only 27 percent of Iraqis consider Iraq to be engaged in a civil war compared to the 61percent who do not. Finally, "by a majority of two to one, Iraqis believe military operations now under way will disarm all militias." The American troops surge, and the reduction in violence has Iraqis believing in the future of their country free from terror. Neither the mainstream media nor Congressional Democrats' desire to see America lose the war can change the positive outlook of the Iraqi people.