Fresh, funny, and personal – straight from the Courant staff.
Ellen Trinklein
Opinions Editor
Facebook is a great, albeit addicting, tool. We all know the benefits—you can meet up with old friends, post pictures, and become an excellent and proficient stalker. However, there is a set of unwritten rules—or perhaps they are just my pet peeves—of what’s acceptable and what’s not on a Facebook page. It’s time these rules be written down and my pet peeves be addressed.
Daniel Popper
Editorial Director
While all those associated with the NFL (fans, players, employees and owners included) are currently devastated over the lockout and the potential cancellation of the 2011 season, one man has decided to seek out good in the situation.
Steffi Badanes and Audrey Piehl
Reporters
President Barack Obama officially declared America’s involvement in the conflict in Libya in his presidential address on Monday night, March 28th. So where does this go from here? We discuss the arguments of taking baby steps as opposed to diving right in the center of the conflict.
Ilene Anders
Reporter
When Colton Burpo was rushed to the emergency room in March, 2003, no one thought he would make it. Just shy of four years old, the little boy made an astounding recovery from a burst appendix. But what his family really didn’t expect was the tale that unfolded in the following years, an extraordinary story of Colton’s visit to heaven and back.
Scott O’Brien
Sports Editor
This is the first time in March Madness history that there has been a final four without a single No. 1 or No. 2 seed. On top of that, this year’s bracket is the 2nd weakest in history with a total of 37 losses between the teams, falling short of 2000, which had 41.
