Month: February 2009

Skate Culture 101

Kelsey Horrigan      The urban blend of art and function brings a whole new meaning to world style. There’s a huge style staple within every school and community and that’s Skate Culture. Conversations between the skaters range from the “nastiest” trick to where they buy their clothes and shoes. The “shredders” have their own unique style.      Clothing is a huge part of the skating

A Cold Day in January: The Presidential Inauguration

By Michael Kaplita Every four years the nation gathers together and organizes one of our most important ceremonies in American culture. On the 20th of January at 12 noon after each Presidential Election the President Elect and VP Elect are sworn into office and the current President takes his or her leave from office. The ceremony marks the first moments of the new or returning