Spring Break
The Daily OrangePulp
Behavioral tips keep fiesty canines on short leash
By Jackie Saunders
Nestled between stacks of books, Jack, the unruly yellow Labrador received two tugs on his pronged collar and obediently followed seasoned dog trainer Mitch Stahl. Much to the audience's surprise, the once boisterous Jack, who galloped into the Schine Student Center Bookstore minutes before, was now following the trainer and sitting when his leader stopped.
Burnt out: 'We all know that cigs are bad, but what's the real damage with weed?'
By Gavin Godfrey
Everyone was doing it. David Gil, a senior at State University of New York Upstate Medical University, watched with utter amazement at the different types of people indulging in the act. There were young kids his age, corporate businessmen in three-piece suits, elderly couples and mothers and fathers all smoking marijuana.
The Winter Olympics: No real sports, just silly games
By Christine Bald
I love the Olympics. Somewhere between the Olympic flame, Bob Costas and Team USA hording all the gold medals, I just can't help it. Anyone who's ever watched both sets of games will agree: The Summer Olympics are just better. Yes, it's true, the summer events feature a handful of ridiculous spectacles under the guises of "sports," such as handball, table tennis and badminton, but these insults to athleticism pale in comparison to their winter counterparts.
Absurd drinking age in dire need of adjustment
By Seamus O'connor
There's one thing every collegian agrees on: The legal drinking age is ridiculous. The age of 21 is completely arbitrary, and laws about drinking are so unevenly enforced, it's a joke. So let me say what we're all thinking: The drinking age should be 45. I realized this yesterday, as my best friend Paul turned 21.
