February 5, 2008 - 1:30 pm
, By Josh - UMASS, Lowell

If America could be summed up in one day, that day is today, people!
With Super Tuesday, Fat Tuesday and Pancake Day all falling on the same date, we the people can now celebrate an exclusive, once in a lifetime tradition: Super Fat Pancake Day. Read More »
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February 4, 2008 - 11:45 am
, By Editor

Like any good twenty-something, I’m on several random email lists, usually of the happy hour variety. When one of my favorite haunts in lower Manhattan emailed me about an open bar next Monday, I did a cartoon-style double-take. Not because I’m that excited about an open bar, but because in the subject line, this one was exclusively for supporters of Barack Obama.
I opened said email instead of deleting immediately, and read that the “suggested donation” was $25 per person, but more would be greatly appreciated, and that the proceeds would go directly to Obama’s campaign.
Maybe I should’ve been disgusted. Instead, I was intrigued. A politician’s supporters realize a great way to get the twenty-to-thirty demographic to donate…give them booze in exchange for the donation. Unlimited alcohol—and sushi!—for four hours, even. Read More »