Boo to two UA students who seemed to think their Halloween costumes would be funny. The couple dressed us as an airplane and one of the Twin Towers (including little people jumping out of the windows). While most of our disgust directed at Tucson dwellers is out of respect for the fun of our long-standing rivalry with the Wildcats, this case is nothing of the sort. We are absolutely disgusted that anyone — be it any student anywhere, even ASU — could do this and laugh in the faces of the thousands of innocent lives taken on Sept. 11, 2001. We wish their appalling, shameful acts do not go unnoticed and un-chastised, though we do not wish them harm. Yet it seems others on the online community, including thedirty.com where the pictures were first posted, do want blood. Ironically, the pair will be needing new costumes, after all.
Bravo to The State Press’ page two calendar section. It has been filled to capacity all week with on-campus events, showing an impressive amount of campus involvement and activism. This week reminded us that it’s always nice to have plenty of ways to learn outside of the classroom. Now, if you’ll forgive us, we’d like to continue learning literature via the adorable TV show “Wishbone.”
Boo to the economy. First, we figured that not owning a house kept us sheltered from the widespread financial woes. Then, we thought our nonexistent 401k plans meant we were still removed from the goings-on on Wall Street. Now, we realize we’re going to be hit by the effects of this storm no matter how much we try to shy away from it. Hold on, if things don’t get better soon, it could be a bumpy ride.
Bravo to President Bush’s pitchforking skills, which were on display when ASU’s NCAA championship teams visited the White House. We already knew our outgoing lame-duck commander in chief was good at clearing brush with a chainsaw, but we didn’t know he was so good at throwing a pitchfork around. While his approval rates are hovering around 30 percent, we approve 100 percent of anyone in the Oval Office showing Sun Devil pride.
Boo to Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s new reality TV show “Smile … You’re Under Arrest!” The show, which a producer said was like “’Punk’d’ meets ‘Cops,’” will debut on the Fox Reality Channel in December. We don’t get it; if there’s one thing Arpaio isn’t qualified to dish out, it’s reality. Thanks a lot for enabling him, voters of the Maricopa County. The fifth term is off to rousing start. Oy.
Bravo to Barrett, the Honors College, for marking 20 years of “excellance.” At a ceremony commemorating their two-decade anniversary, the college unveiled its secret to success on the celebratory cake featured prominently on our Nov. 17 front page: they exceed excellence and pursue “excellance.” We applaud them for their innovative ideas in striving to exceed excellence, which was so totally outdated anyway. Their plan for greatness is, in and of itself, an excellant one.
