In a 5-4 decision announced today, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Heller v. District of Columbia that Americans have the individual right to own guns. This is the most important ruling on the Second Amendment since at least 1939. In the words of the majority decision, “The Second Amendment protects an individual […]
George Carlin, a legendary and awesome comedian best known for his “Seven Words You Can’t Say on Television,” as well as a number of albums, books, cable TV specials, and movie appearances, died today at the age of 71. He will be missed. [Editor’s note: On March 2nd, 2015, we received the following notice from […]
Today is our birthday. We are celebrating one year of happily reporting a bunch of junk and hopefully at least some entertainment and helpful lessons. We hope you continue to visit out site for years to come. This will be the 242nd published article on the site. Boy what a bunch of work. Here are […]
NBC reporter Tim Russert, most famous for his show “Meet The Press,” died today at the age of 58 from a heart attack. Russert was one of the few remaining American journalists who actually bothered to ask tough questions, and will be missed.
Next week marks our first birthday and in traditional hobbit form (thanks Michael, my Lord of the Rings informant), we will be giving out presents instead of receiving them. ‘Cause that’s just the way we roll! Due to popular demand, Booze Reviews will be coming back to College Being. Nick, one of our occasional writers […]