Also known as “yarn graffiti” and “grandma graffiti.” Yarnbombing has recently gained popularity as a warm and fuzzy form of vandalism. Yarnbombing occurs when “vandals” surreptitiously wrap public places or objects in yarn. The practice is said to have originated in Houston, Texas and has gained popularity around the country since 2005, recently attracting media […]
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The bags are all unpacked and everything is hanging neatly in your closet yet you can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. It could be that dress for special occasions or the top that would compliment your jeans perfectly. But, as college kids know, shopping in Wayne does not exactly fit a student budget.
Elephant Appreciation Day: September 22nd: When elephant enthusiast Wayne Hepburn expanded his collection of elephant figurines and general elephant knowledge, he caught the eye of entertainment company WildHeart Productions, and the holiday was officially declared in 1996. This day is meant to acknowlede the noble qualities of the elephant and celebrate their mass appeal. Ask
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“Why is the youth so violent?” was my mother’s response upon hearing the news that at least twenty violent crimes had been committed in Philadelphia in September alone. My mother always has an answer, but this time she was left speechless. Her question was specifically in reference to the violent flash mobs that occurred in
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The Waltonian investigates
EU recycling efforts: Too good to be true? Read Post »
Get into the spirit of Fall: Decorate your door! Inexpensive decorations can be found in dollar stores, craft stores or your local pharmacy. You can even make them yourself! Here are a few ideas to make your living space festive. 1). Fall-themed garland—Make everyone who walks by take a second look. Fall-themed garlands embellished with
This is no country for new souls and even children know when schoolyard bullies become dictators, who become elected officials. Our nerves miss when Einsteinian curiosity was not the formula to make whole persons into fractions, communities disintegrate, and ancestral war games nullify under the pressure of new chess strategies. Did the gods conspire
The Philadelphia Phillies will make it to the World Series this year. How do I know? It’s actually quite simple. I used a formula that has been around since the beginning of baseball: good pitching beats a good offense. And as all Phillies fans know, they have the best pitching in all of baseball. The
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