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Palin Transferred Between Six Colleges
So she can't make a decision about college. That should bode well for making decisions that impact the entire country.
Military Plays Games While People Die
By vivan_pelirrojas (08/28/2008 8:11 PM) Tags: military games, homles, laser tag
Why does the military get money for billion-dollar toys when poor people starve?
Okay, I know government money is an important part of our society. I know budgets can be tough. And I know military budget is important. Without our army protecting us, there wouldn't be any education
... MORE »Not the Alcohol Police? Go ahead and buy.
By vivan_pelirrojas (08/28/2008 7:39 PM) Tags: rules, brown derby, underage drinking, wal mart
At a recent party I hosted, I was annoyed and appalled by Wamart's stupd rules about alcohol consumption. I went to the evil store against my will (see earlier post, Walmart=Devil? for details) when no one else was open.
I got sveral 6 packs for my party. They wouldn't let me b
... MORE »New Restaurant Discovered
By vivan_pelirrojas (08/17/2008 4:10 PM) Tags: dining, bars, downtown, Kai, restaurants
Hot new dining place in downtown Springfield: Kai!!!
Open Monday through Saturday, this classy joint features cozy private booths arrayed with crimson curtains, disco ball lighting and atmosphere, and a color-changing screen wall. The lighting is romantic and classy and the alcoholic beverages are geared toward tastes all college students will love.
New Internship Search for Artists
By vivan_pelirrojas (08/07/2008 9:45 PM) Tags: quarterlife, internship, artists
QuarterLife.com, an online community for artists, actors, dancers, graphic designers, and other creative types, has a new link where college students can check out internships and apply for free. These internships can be for fall, spring, or summer semesters, and some are paid and other
... MORE »McCain Scolds Obama for Springfield Speech
By vivan_pelirrojas (08/01/2008 11:18 AM) Tags: Obama rally, McCain, politics, Springfield
Senator Obama made a trip to Springfield for a rally this week, much to the excitement of several college kids who attended the event. McCain, however, wasn't happy. He complained that Obama played "the race card," (is that even a real card?) and that he played it "from the bot
... MORE »Do-it-yourself College Fundraiser Guide
By vivan_pelirrojas (07/18/2008 5:18 PM) Tags: fundraiser, concert, party, money, booze
College students are, as a group, some of the most screwed-over-financially people on the planet. We have debts, loans, and crappy part-time jobs, all while trying to pay for beer, tuition, iPods, beer, frat fees, books, housing, beer, parties, and beer. So the next time you need
... MORE »Congress Slaps Hand for Paper Misuse
By vivan_pelirrojas (07/17/2008 8:11 PM) Tags: Charles Rangel, Congress, stationery
Because the United States government has so much extra money on its hands after completely funding all necessary programs, and because the state of affairs in our country and world is going so great right now, with not a problem on the peaceful world horizon, the U.S. Congress has dec
... MORE »Mixology
By vivan_pelirrojas (07/13/2008 10:48 AM) Tags: dance, Mixology, bar
Friday I had my first experience at Mixology, a small club/bar in Springfield often overlooked because of its remote location. It's known for its indie music and unique dancing.
Personally, I was not impressed. The drinks were good---better martinis than I've found elsewhere---but I just wasn't in the mood fo
... MORE »Top Places for Sushi in Springfield
By vivan_pelirrojas (07/12/2008 1:56 PM) Tags: sushi
Top Sushi Restaurants in Springfield, MO
1. Nakato's: hard to beat their floating sushi bar...your sushi floats by on a boat!
2. Haruno's: a little cheaper than Nakato's
3. Hinode: a fave of my friend Brandon
4. Izumi Hatake-Sushi Bar and and Grill: classy, downtown atmosphere
Fourth of July should be more than explosives
By vivan_pelirrojas (07/05/2008 09:46 AM) Tags: fourth of july, James River Assembly, charity
The major 4th of July celebrations in my hometown of Springfield have made me think. The biggest fireworks show, I Love America, brought out 80,000 people last night. This show is put on by James River Assembly church, a huge church in my area attended by many, many college s
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