Barack Obama's historic feat of becoming America's next president wasn't a small task.
Being three weeks away from Obama becoming the United States' first African American president, it gave us a greater appreciation for all of the factors that helped him win.
The economic woes that our nation currently faces seem to become more daunting as the days pass and aren't showing any signs of improving anytime soon. The negative ramifications of California's budget crisis directly tie in to LBCC as education is put on the chopping block in an attempt to cut costs.
In the 21st entury, we all would like to think that we, as a society, are beyond being bloodthirsty and morally corrupted. It is true that America has no more Salem witch trials where people get burned at the stake, or no public executions or lions in coliseums.
Ever since Bill O'Reily brainwashed people into believing that "Seasons Greetings," was an assault on religious beliefs, I don't think I've ever endured the winter holidays without either side whining about their rights being infringed upon.
One side thinks the sky is falling just because stores in a diverse country want to implement holiday greetings that apply to everyone.
The word tolerance, is being thrown around all over the place but it seems like nobody knows its meaning anymore. The passing of Proposition 8 is one such example where people are oblivious to what tolerance really is.
Surprise surprise-I'm not referring to the supporters of the proposition.
There was a certain saying I heard my mom say on Christmas day throughout my childhood. I would open up a wonderfully wrapped box, only to unwrap it to find a lousy sweater that I'd never get caught wearing.
My face said it all.
Since I could remember, I would always hear these same six words: "Be thankful for what you've got," she said.
2008 Woodie Awards
