Other's Incompetence Is Your Ticket to The Top

It's a cut-throat world out there and there seem to be no signs that things will be getting any easier. We live in a society that loves competition. Whether it be sports, a friendly game of Scrabble, or one's career field, one had better be prepared to face some fierce opposition. It will take a lot of preparation and hard work to get what one wants in life.

However, there is hope for those of you who don't quite want to put in all that much effort. The fact is, much of the world is incompetent. With minimal preparation and hard work, one can get through life fairly well simply by profiting where others fall short. Sure, this might not guarantee a corner office, but by simply not being stupid, one can prevent finding themselves homeless. It's may be a cut-throat world out there, but it's also quite definitely a glass-half-full world.

Blogging About Blogging, How Existential

Brandon sat alone in the mass media computer lab, pounding away at the keyboard in vain hopes of creating a literary master for the web. He was almost half way through an entry when another student entered the lab. As the student, who will be refered to as Paddywhack in interest of concealing his identity, took a seat he turned to Brandon and inquired as to the nature of his work.

"What are you up to?"
"Typing a blog post."
"Pshha. Blogs are stupid. They're just another way for self centered people to draw attention to themselves."
"Well, I have to do this one for feature writing. We have to follow journalistic standards, write in third person and use AP style."
"Blogs are stupid."
"No comment."

Brandon finished his entry, admired his masterwork, and published it.

Winter

Finals season isn't the only thing upon us. Winter is making itself known in quite a resounding way. In a cruel twist, Tuesday's unseasonably warm 70 degrees have given way to subfreezing temperatures, sleet and snow.

It's as if the weather is reflecting the lives of students. Clouds have cast a melancholy malaise over Washburn University, leaving students feeling cold, wet, alone and in despair. In reality, they may really be sitting in the library perfectly dry, though no one is ever warm in Mabee.

All are looking forward to the end of finals. Regardless of the weather, Friday hold nothing but warmth and sunshine for college students.