Author: Audrey Piehl
’13 Speaks: Religion
Charlie Freyre…
on kids talking religion.
For the first time in my life, the greatest drama taking place this March wasn’t taking place on an American basketball court. For me at least, my eyes were fixed on God’s favorite popularity contest, the papal elections. For the second time in less than a decade, all the world’s cardinals met for the “rave in the conclave” to see who the next Catholic spiritual leader should be. As a former CCD student and communion recipient, I of course had a vested interest in this most paramount of selections.
Valentine’s Day Mad-Lib
Audrey Piehl
Opinions Editor
Print out the template to indulge in Valentine’s Day mad-lib fun!
The Holidays: Perception Vs. Reality
Audrey Piehl
Opinions Editor
Getting the Christmas Tree:
PERCEPTION: You arrive at a Christmas tree farm in the rustic but cozy Connecticut woodland. A merry lumberjack-esque man with rosy cheeks greets you and your family, all of whom are sipping apple cider and glowing with cheer. Everyone agrees on a beautiful, 8 ft. Austrian Pine (imported, of course) that travels smoothly back to your benevolent abode. It is erected proudly in the living room and is quickly adorned with vintage Coca-cola ornaments and environmentally-friendly lights, the latter’s profits to be donated to save seal pups (awww!). As gifts quickly populate the bottom of the tree, the anticipation and aroma of the holidays steadily grows.
10 Things I am NOT Thankful For
Audrey Piehl Opinions Editor #sandyisab*tch Whether or not you blame it on the rising seas or Obama’s reelection, the weather this fall has been crazy.