jackspencer (UMN - University of Minnesota)

jackspencer

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When I write something in this box, it makes it look as though my picture is speaking these words. I am forever impressed with technology and innovation.

Farewell

Farewell

I've been fired! The economy is so awesome, I am so in love with the economy right now, it's a blast. Everyone enjoy economy! Whoo!

 

 

It has been truly a wild ride working for College On the Record Dot Com. I have learned all sorts of amazing things in my brief yet invigorating time here: People love racism, and people love breasts! I am trul...

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Latest comment by Anonymous: We have enjoyed your journalism and appreciate the serious stories you’ve done vs. the silly stories prevalent on this web-site. We'll miss you!

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New Minnesota Law Requires Fire-Safe Cigarettes

New Minnesota Law Requires Fire-Safe Cigarettes

In accordance with the new law that went into affect December 1, all cigarettes in Minnesota must be "fire-safe".  This means unattended cigarettes will extinguish on their own through the magic of technology.

 

 

 

According to KSTP, 25 percent of all fire deaths are caused by cigarettes left unattended, and nationwide cigarette fires cause abo...

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Yay Economy: Minneapolis Proposes Hiring Freeze

Yay Economy: Minneapolis Proposes Hiring Freeze

Following the University of Minnesota's decision to "stop and think" about new hires last month, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and City Council President Barbara Johnson have proposed a similar hiring freeze for the city of Minneapolis.

 

“These are among the most challenging economic times that our nation has faced in its history,” said Rybak. “...

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Minneapolis Hilton Hotel Involved In Lawsuit After Former Manager Walked In On Employee Orgy

Minneapolis Hilton Hotel Involved In Lawsuit After Former Manager Walked In On Employee Orgy

Former Hilton manager Deborah Smith has recently filed a lawsuit against the hotel for "undirected sexual harassment" after walking in on upper management having an orgy. After entering a banquet room, Smith "discovered an orgy" wherein "various... inebriated... Hilton executives" were "on top of a table engaging in sexual activity". The lawsuit...

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Have A Happy And Horrendous Thanksgiving

Have A Happy And Horrendous Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving, I'm hungover, and I ate too much. Here are some Thanksgiving related horror film clips. Yeah.

 

Above: Eli Roth's Thanksgiving (2007)

Below: Brad Grinter and Steve Hawkes Blood Freak (1972)

 

 

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UMN Group Shows Large Number Of Bald Eagles Dying Of Lead Poisoning

UMN Group Shows Large Number Of Bald Eagles Dying Of Lead Poisoning

Lead is a highly toxic substance to humans, and apparently also to bald eagles. The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota sees around 125 eagles a year, and has found that 80% of these have high levels of lead. Each year, 20 eagles die of lead poisoning. Raptor Center veterinary resident Luis Cruz-Martinez is citing hunters use of lead bu...

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Sex In Public Bathrooms: A Minnesota Tradition

Sex In Public Bathrooms: A Minnesota Tradition

After Idaho Senator Larry Craig's "lewd conduct" incident in an airport bathroom earlier this year, Minneapolis has become nationally recognized as the city to visit for sex in public restrooms! If you're looking for the hot spots to do your holiday toilet sex-having, look no further than the great city of Minneapolis!

 

Just ask this satisfied ...

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The Other Contender In The Minnesota Senate Race: The Lizard People

The Other Contender In The Minnesota Senate Race: The Lizard People

With Al Franken and Norm Coleman locked in a heated recount, one unlikely candidate is starting to get the attention they deserve: The Lizard People.

 

Lucas Davenport of Bemidji recently came forward as the voter who wrote in "Lizard People" on his ballot, which has drawn attention from Chris Matthews of Hardball and MPR. Davenport filled in t...

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Recount Under Way In Minnesota: Even-Handed, Civil, Boring As Hell

Recount Under Way In Minnesota: Even-Handed, Civil, Boring As Hell

The nail-biter of a senatorial race between incumbent Norm Coleman and former SNL cast member Al Franken was too close to call on election night, and is currently in the process of a mandatory recount. With Coleman currently leading by just over 200 votes, this race is still anybody's game.

 

But the recount process, in true MInnesota fashion, l...

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UMN Student Loses It After Being Fired From News Internship

Perhaps I helped spurn this unintentionally with my attempt at humor in use of slang terminology, but please, can we not use this incident as a rallying cry for racist ideology? This is an isolated incident which reflects on nothing other than the individual involved. If everything a single white person did was emblematic of the entire race, all of you commenters above would have a lot to defend yourself against. essentialisms a bitch. Posted 11/20/2008 5:02 PM