Written by Lane Hill
Megaphone Web Editor
As web editor, I thought it would be nice to add an additional element of humor that’s not related to the humor & satire of the backpage (which only occurs once in a blue moon on this site, as a special treat to our readers).
Recently, I’ve started just […]
Entries from January 2008
Spam-a-lot Is Not Just a Broadway Play
January 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: 9. Megaphone Web Exclusive
Swim Team Finishes Hardest Training Block
January 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Written by Allan Smith
Megaphone Staff Writer
The SU Men’s and Women’s swim team competed well in their last two meets despite being in a heavy training block in preparation for the SCAC Championships in February. The Pirates turned in many good performances at their meet in Orange, CA against Chapman University on Jan. 6. […]
Students Let Loose with Salsa Dancing Lessons
January 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Written by Jessica Espinoza
Megaphone Staff Writer
As one of the fifteen or so students fortunate to attend Friday Night Live’s salsa dancing lessons, I can, with a completely straight face, describe it as an eye-opening experience. Salsa is a dance which takes its roots in Caribbean rhythms, especially those of Cuba and Puerto Rico. […]
Tags: Friday Night Live · Relaxation · 5. Arts and Entertainment
Bookstore Takes the Cake & Your Money
January 25th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Written by Hannah Yterdal
Megaphone Staff Writer
I stared at the little plaque-thing stuck under the stack of books. I’d sort of lost the feeling in my face, but I was pretty sure I looked ill. I felt in my back pocket for my wallet, opened it, and stared sadly at my debit card. […]
Tags: SU Bookstore · 3. Opinions
Smoking Pot: The Best Illegal Past Time
January 25th, 2008 · 6 Comments
Written by Michael Morgan
Megaphone Staff Writer
Peter McWilliams, author of the book “Ain’t Nobody’s Business if you Do”, discovered he had both cancer and AIDS in 1996. He also was one of the many patients that experienced extreme nausea as a side effect to the medicines. Luckily, he lived in California where medical marijuana is legal. […]
Tags: Illegal Drugs · Deep Thoughts · Relaxation · 3. Opinions
Bus Route Coming to Georgetown
January 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Written by Sam Marsh Megaphone Staff Writer“Does Georgetown really need a bus system? I mean, I haven’t been all around, but it doesn’t seem all that big,” said Sophomore Kassie Juenke.Nobody’s completely sure yet, but that is Ed Polasek and his cohorts are looking into. Meetings have been held in areas of particular interest […]
Tags: The FAB · The Environment · 1. News
Bus Route Coming to Georgetown
January 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Written by Sam Marsh
Megaphone Staff Writer
“Does Georgetown really need a bus system? I mean, I haven’t been all around, but it doesn’t seem all that big,” said Sophomore Kassie Juenke.
Nobody’s completely sure yet, but that is Ed Polasek and his cohorts are looking into. Meetings have been held in areas of particular […]
Tags: Public Transportation · The Environment · 1. News
Martin Luther King Jr. Continues to Inspire Hope
January 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Written by Maria Arispe
Megaphone Staff Writer
It could be said that Martin Luther King Jr. was an extraordinary man and influential person to many people’s lives as well as the infamous American civil rights Movement. It could also be said that he went above and beyond his call of duty, questioning the status quo and pushing […]