Archive for June, 2008

Some Rotten Apples Spoil the Whole Bunch

Talk about some spin. The millennial generation (individuals born from 1982-1997) is constantly being barraged with negative stories as the first of us graduate college and enter into the workforce. We’re the product of Baby Boomer parents, also known as “helicopter” parents for their tendency to hover close in our lives. We’re referred to as [...]

Sexy Dolls Affect Minds of Young Girls

My younger sister, Mimi, celebrated her 14th birthday on May 17, this year, making her eight years younger than me for the next 10 months. Despite our age gap, many family members and close friends call her my “mini-me” due to our striking resemblance. And they have every reason to–we’re the same height, have the [...]

Going Green in Greensburg

Blog Written by Maggie Hassler
When there are so many examples of spin in today’s media, it’s refreshing to see publicity picking up on an inspiring story. On May 23, Greensburg, Kansas citizens’ lives were turned upside down, literally, when a tornado swept through destroying their community. Rather than be defeated by this tragedy, [...]

Diet Taste of Chicago

Blog posting by Cory Sealey

A recent Chicago Tribune article made everyone aware that this year’s “Taste of Chicago” there will be super healthy items available for sampling, like potato chips from Billy Goat Inn, a slice of deliciousness from Eli’s Cheesecake, and the staple of supermodels the world over – apple pie with ice cream [...]

Spin of the sponsors


‘A crazy, outrageous lie’


Dueling Quotes…Or Why I Prefer the Editorial Pages