Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Talk of the Town: Rock Climbing for All!

The Bridgewater Rock climbing club is on the lookout for candidates who are interested in having a great time and a lot of fun. Rock climbing isn't just a good workout, it's also a great time spent meeting new people and trying to better yourself. Improvement is a common presence with this club and you don't have to worry about being at practice on time or anything; there is no practice. Every Wednesday, this group of kids drives down to New Bedford to an indoor climbing facility to challenge themselves and just have a good time. College is all about new experiences and enjoying yourself. So why not go online to the Bridgewater site and get in touch with the rock climbing club. I can guarantee that you will have nothing short of a fantastic time. Why not try living on the edge for once? There's no worries when you got a harness on and a friend spotting you from below.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

The Forever War: The Effects of War

Having read this book, it is clear that war changes people significantly. Many of the people living in the middle of this war would most likely of been friends under normal circumstances. However, all is not well and even the slightest disagreement about an idea or course of action can lead to violence or worse. The bitter disagreement that occurs so often only fuels the war and creates further problems for this country. Hearing perspectives from both the allied forces and the enemy makes you feel like you are right there in the middle of the conflict.

Talk of the Town: Frisbee in Turmoil

The Bridgewater Ultimate Frisbee Team has recently faced troubles similar to what the New England Patriots are facing; a lack of veteran players. This year, the team has lost over twelve starting players, as well as key bench players due to graduating classes. With a large group of new recruits, will the team be able to find players that can fill in as effectively as our experienced veterans? This is a possible subject I would like to look into. Having played for the team in the past, I can interview the current captains, as well as some of the newer players who are in the middle of the hunt for a starting position. Hearing how both rookies and veterans feel about this years progress allows me to see just how prepared the team will be this year. Getting hold of these athletes should be no problem at all.

The Forever War

Perspectives play a very significant role in the structure of this book. The author wants us to see the conflicts occuring from everybody involved in it, regardless of what "side" they are fighting on. The author describes all the different character met and it seems that war is part of their culture. People are missing limbs and children are trained to use guns and makes Afghanistan appear as a war-torn country. Seeing how war affects both sides really helps some understand exactly what happened since you hear everyones insights about the war.