Through the Looking Glass: A carnival full of carnage and hate?
By Sarah Delia, senior writer
Dancers, painted bodies and naked women are just a few of the spectacles one is guaranteed to experience when attending Rio De Janeiro’s annual Carnival. Similar to Louisiana’s Mardi Gras, the idea behind the street gathering is to create the biggest party possible for all to participate in. More...
Breeze Perspectives: Appalled at the apparel now tailored for youngsters
By Rachael McDaniel, contributing writer
Recently I went into Hollister and held up my size in a sweatshirt, only to find that it covered only half of me. I began to look around and noticed that I was closer to the age of the mothers than half of the customers in there. Most of the girls I saw appeared to be about 8 to 12 years old. I then ventured into American Eagle where I found the same phenomenon. I remember commenting to myself, “Am I too old to be shopping here now?” More...
The Real Story: The resurgence of John McCain
By Tony Spadaccia, staff writer
Last summer, John McCain’s presidential campaign was practically dead. His fundraising had dried up and he was polling in the single digits in most states. In the fall, many political experts expected McCain to end his campaign at any time. But instead of calling it quits, he kept fighting and it resulted in one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent political history. More...
