Are We In Forever 21

Northampton is a town that people have recently described as a smaller Harvard Square due to its originality and energy. The townies of Northampton are very unique in how they portray themselves. Many smelly homeless linger the streets asking for spare change or an extra cigarette, the older folks tend to be very earthy and all natural, while the younger crowd seems to be hip and into their own genre of fashion. The town is a little city made up of many small shops and restaurants, but more than not they are a one of a kind place. This unique shopping scene and artsy reputation draws a lot of tourism. It’s all about organic and naturally made products whether it be the food or the clothing. One store in particular does not fit with the status quo of this town’s ideals. This chain retail store is Urban Outfitters Inc.

Belchertown Tradition Lives On

Imagine two masses of muscle each standing eight feet high and weighing at least two thousand pounds apiece suddenly charging in front of you pulling a pallet of concrete blocks behind them. As I’m sure some of you have already guessed, I am talking about horse pulls. For those unfamiliar with this term, horse pulls are competitions where teams of two horses, generally Clydesdales or other breeds of draft horses, pull a pallet of massive concrete blocks, the number of which increases as each level is completed by each team, for a set distance until only one team is able to pull the pallet to the set distance or pulls the pallet farther than any of the other teams. This was the main attraction at the 154th Belchertown Fair in Belchertown, MA which commenced on September 23 and concluded on September 25 despite muddy grounds and a temporary cancellation due to rain. Like many other fairs, the Belchertown Fair included rides for kids and a few for adults as well, items for purchase (shirts, jewelry, pictures, etc.), and the typical food expected at such an event including corn dogs, fried dough, ice cream, and so on and so forth.

madden 12 review

Jacob Eugin
9/25/2011
English 102
Madden 12 Review

Madden 12 has evolved over the years as a video game and completely changed from the first madden. In the first maddens you could only control the players on the field. But now Madden has made it so the gamer has ultimate control over the video game. You can control the players in the game, control what the GM does in the offices, it even lets you control your own destiny in superstar mode. Madden owners love the feeling of having control over the game. Some people might like just to play on the field, while others might like to be a coach on the sideline. Madden allows the user to choose his own fate.

Barbeque Beef Brisket: A Little Piece of Texas

As my husband and I strolled down the sidewalk of Worthington Street, Downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, we neared Theodore’s Blues, Brews and BBQ. Before we reached the entrance I could already smell the familiar smoky scent of barbeque beef brisket, which reminded me of being back home in Texas on a Saturday afternoon watching football and smoking brisket all day with my family and friends. Stepping into Theodore’s, we entered a rustic atmosphere with friendly staff and great blues music playing in the background. We were not in Massachusetts anymore, we were in Texas.

Boston Bruins

Matt Carroll
Jack Christian
English Comp 102
September 26, 2011

“Cue the Duck Boats”

The Boston Bruins have started of their pre-season strong with a record of 3-1. Coming off of a 2011 Stanley Cup Championship, the Bruins have been playing to their potential and living up to their name showing everyone why they won the championship last year. So far they have beaten the Canadians twice which is huge because it is a huge rivalry between us. They also beat the Islanders once and lost to the Senators. After losing to the senators in their opening game, they came out strong against both the Habs (Canadians) and Islanders and really taking it to both of these teams. Losing Michael Ryder and Marc Savard will be a big loss to Boston. Although Savard only played about half the season last year due to concussions, he was a great center for Boston and a great contribution when it came down to winning games. Michael Ryder coming off the 2011 season with 18 goals and 23 assists totaling 41 points will be another huge loss for the B’s. After releasing about 27 players from the Bruins training camp, Boston has decided to keep Joe Corvo from the Carolina Hurricanes and Benoit Pouliot form the Montreal Canadians. Joe Corvo, a defensemen, looks very strong so far pairing up with Zedeno Chara. Benoit Pouliot coming off of a 30 point season with 13 goals and 17 assists is going to be playing right wing. He will most likely be playing on the third line with Greg Campbell and Rich Peverley.

Facebook While You Facebook

It was a normal day of the week, just like any other Wednesday. My boyfriend Tevin and his roommate Dan were both on their computers, browsing the internet, and I was slumped in a chair across the room. An exclamation from Dan caught our attention --prompting us to, "Check out the new Facebook". Tevin swiveled around to make the sarcastic reply: "Hey, did you guys know: now you can Facebook while you Facebook!" The mock-excitement in his voice peeked my curiosity. Later that evening, when logging onto Facebook myself, I realized what they had been talking about.

Dude,Where's my car?

It’s a rainy Thursday morning at Westfield State University. Students with umbrellas and rain boots walk the sidewalks of campus. I pull into Wilson’s commuter lot along with several other cars only to find all the spaces full. As I exit the lot onto the main street, I see several other cars pulling into Wilson. Unfortunately for them, they’re out of luck.

WSU XC

Owls Give a Hoot About Cross Country in 2011

Published: September 22, 2011

THIS year on the Westfield State University’s Cross Country team, there has been a lot of anticipation for the upcoming season. With many new recruits to the team that were swiftly scouted by long-time coach Bill Devine, the

Owls are looking to make a big hoot this year. “It’s all about championship time!” shouts Coach Devine at the forty plus harriers trying out for the team during a preseason workout. This year, Westfield is not ending their season with the MASCAC (Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference) championship race, but looking past that at the regional meet. There are high hopes to do very well there and hopefully move on to the national championship in Winneconne, WI.

Last year, the men’s team took the MASCAC title from Bridgewater State while the women’s team claimed victory for the seventh straight time at the championship meet. Both teams are predicted to win the championship again this year according to a recent poll taken by the league’s coaches.

FF=Energy And Enthusiasm

FF= Energy and Enthusiasm

Justin Roethlingshoefer

As the acoustic guitar rang through the dark stadium and the crowd roared with anticipation, you could tell this was about to be something special.  The spotlight slowly illuminated a silhouette of Dave Grohl, the bands lead singer, and that was the last time you saw him standing still.  As he let out a long and loud “HHHHEEEEEYYYY!”, it was answered with just as much energy by the crowd; and then the real fun began!

High Five for the High 5 Menu?

On Monday September 19, 2011 Friendly’s released its newest promotional menu, the “High 5” menu. This menu offers five mouthwatering entrees for only $5 and if that wasn’t enough for you, then for an additional $5 you can upgrade to a “double high five”. That’s an entrée, drink and happy ending sundae for the amazingly affordable price of only $10. If that still isn’t enough for you, not only is the menu new but changes have also been made to the workers and Friendly’s policies trying to better guest relations and satisfaction.

In preparation for the onslaught of potential business that the company was hoping the new menu would bring in, each story had a meeting with their district manager and all the employees to talk about the new menu, policies, etc. Being a “lead cook” for the Ware Friendly’s I of course was in attendance. A two hour meeting of instructional videos on how to high five, quizzes on now policies, and ridiculous new standard was the result.

A Fight for the History Books

In the fourth round of the WBC title fight, Victor Ortiz had the undefeated Floyd Mayweather on the ropes. Ortiz was landing punch after punch for a good thirty seconds, until out of nowhere Ortiz head butts Mayweather. The referee immediately deducted one point from Ortiz. The boxers touched gloves to resume the fight but Ortiz for some reason goes in to hug Mayweather to apologize. Mayweather hit Ortiz with a strong left then with in a blink of an eye he hit him again with a sharp right and knocked Ortiz out.

Review ; A Farewell to All My Children

Farewell to Pine Valley, A review on the finale of All My Children

As Jackson Montgomery storms through the crowd at the Chandler mansion, Erica Kane chases after him, calling out his name. Erica begs with Jack not to walk out on her and their relationship, “I need you,” she pleads “Frankly Erica, I don't give a damn what you need,” Jackson replies coldly. Meanwhile, through a peep-hole in a hidden wall space in the mansion, JR Chandler looks through the passageway door. His eyes full of rage he looks at the party-goers, his finger clenched onto the guns trigger. The gun goes off and the screen goes black.