Today the Nobel Peace Prize was announced, and we think it’s awesome that the winners were women. Who run the world? Girls.

However, we think that people who made these college staples possible should also win a prize. Where would we be without our fake IDs and Saturday Beer Pong tournaments? Sober in a library, that’s where. Ick. Read More »

Obama takes home the Nobel Peace Prize…and defends the war.

Ooooh, take that, Tony Romo!

What’s in the cup, Miley?

Jennifer Aniston’s having a baby. Maybe.

What’s your Jersey Shore nickname?

Is he cheating? Look for some clues...

When I heard this morning that Barack Obama had been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, I was pretty much speechless.  I’m not entirely sure how to react to this announcement.

On one hand, I’m undeniably an Obama supporter—even if I don’t have a graphic tee with his face emblazoned on it like most of my friends do. I read Dreams from my Father, voted for him (twice), and watched the election results breathlessly last year while furiously checking FiveThirtyEight every ten seconds. I love his eloquence, his poise, and everything he represents: the return of intellectualism to the White House and the possibility of improved race relations across the country. Plus, he graduated from my alma mater, even if he hates talking about it. And his wife is pretty kickass.

On the other hand… when I saw this SNL sketch last week, I couldn’t laugh because I was too busy cringing. I agree with most of the points that the Saturday Night Live crew is making: Obama’s rhetoric has rarely been matched by decisive action. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are still dragging on, healthcare is still a mess, and the recession hasn’t exactly ended, despite what some media outlets are saying. (Also, the sketch itself was just horrifically unfunny. SNL kind of blows this season… but I digress.) Read More »