Author Archives: Marci Palla

As with much of the college vernacular, the term “clueless” has evolved during the last decade. In the ’90s, “clueless” referred to a girl who knew nothing about the real world, a girl we would now classify as a princess. Today, the term “clueless” refers to a boy who knows nothing about what to do […]

Between traveling by bike, bus and foot, Cal Poly students rarely need to claim a car’s front seat. But for those returning home for spring break,1 the eternal struggle with siblings to navigate the radio and have access to an airbag will continue just as it did before leaving for school. For this reason, I […]

I have chosen alcohol as my word this week, so all of you under 21 should stop reading right now. Anyway, I know none of you underage college students would let alcohol even touch your lips. As Cal Poly students, we have been bombarded with those “Under Four” campaign ads. Personally, I feel a night […]

I have chosen alcohol as my word this week, so all of you under 21 should stop reading right now. Anyway, I know none of you underage college students would let alcohol even touch your lips. As Cal Poly students, we have been bombarded with those “Under Four” campaign ads. Personally, I feel a night […]

This week, I would like to take a closer look at the word, “skank.” Usually, I fabricate my own definition for my words of the week. But, while doing some research,1 I stumbled across a little Web site called Urban Dictionary. Since I really could not improve on their definition of the word “skank,” I […]

Since our first day of kindergarten, people have asked us what we intended to do as a career. The further we advanced in our education, the more people wanted to know. Unfortunately, the closer we get to finishing school, the less certain many of us are when it comes to what we want to do for the rest of our lives.

Brace yourselves. I have chosen to venture away from defining a single word and have expanded to describing a short phrase: “that guy” and the feminine derivative “that girl.” Our generation has created this title to honor our most intoxicated colleagues and to ensure only those absolutely hammered receive this title, I have complied a list of signs to let you know which of your friends qualify1.

It’s that time of year: winter quarter. During these months, many college students become ill. Not the cool, “You all’s dance crew is sick” kind of sick, but the sneezing, coughing, no one wants to come near you kind of sick.

Contracting a disease can really put a damper on students’ social lives and, less importantly, their academic careers.

Am I the only one who will miss the weekly laugh from reading Ian Nachreiner’s political column? Every week I read his column and couldn’t help but laugh at his truth, justice and conservative ways. Last week Ian stated that Bush’s policies and decisions have kept America safe for the last eight years.

In general, a tool is something one uses or manipulates. For this article, we will explore the people one uses or manipulates, specifically the male variety.

These tools are most commonly used by douchebags. In fact, while douchebags often run in packs with other douchebags, they usually employ a tool as their best friend.

It was very disappointing to read the cynical staff editorial on Jan. 20, “Today we inaugurate a man, not a God.” We can agree that we should not expect miracles and any instant results. However, it is sad to see the editorial denigrating the credible message of hope and optimism from the incoming president and his cabinet populated with smart appointees.