Middlebury College has been in the news recently because of a new craze taking storm across campus. That craze of course being Quidditch of "Harry Potter," fame. I for one, am disappointed that this is the sort of press that Middlebury is now receiving. For a top five liberal arts college, with world class language and study abroad programs, we don't seem to be able to actually get into the paper for anything worth-while.
Three years ago it was for our paper, "The Middlebury Campus's" stupid stunt regarding Rudolph Guliani coming to speak for graduation and the student reaction (I'll give you a hint, the Fuhrer was associated with Mr. Guliani). Then this Fall we get passed over in a NYTimes special report regarding the study abroad experience (I still haven't forgiven Lauren Pappano for that gross error) and now we're finally being given some good press over what? 21 year olds running around in crazy clothing (or no clothing) with a broom jammed between their legs!
On another note, Ron Paul (thanks Graham) is quickly gaining steam as an internet sensation in the Republican race. Do I think the man can win? No, but I am really entertained and intrigued in his running methods. The success he has found through the internet simply shows how much the political landscape has changed. No longer are the conventional methods of running a political race the only way. John McCain has taken to old-fashioned grass roots campaigning, Mr. Paul has found his niche through the power of YouTube and while the two men remain long shots to receive the nomination, they have used their gaining momentum to portray the Republican Party in a good light, which it has not been privy to for quite a long time.
Two more things and then I'm out. iGoogle is the greatest development in my life in some time. It is so easy and efficient to "surf the web" now (I know how to say that in Chinese, but can't literally explain myself in English so I'm going with the stupid "surf the web" phrase). E-Mail, News Sources, Weather, Sports, and Music, all at my finger tips whenever I want them. Whoever is behind Google is an out and out genius.
Final matter, I am leaving China in 18 days for Kyoto and then a week later heading for home. While I've loved my time in Hangzhou, I'm very excited to get back to civilization. Middlebury, Rye, Kyoto here I come, BIATCHES!!! Kyoto with Wrangham-san and Citay Evans, Rye with the Power 9, and J-Term at Midd, those experiences pretty much wrap up the definition of "Where the Wild Things Are."
Everyone keep Sean Taylor's family in your prayers. I know that people die everyday, but when its someone so high profile, it really makes you remember that we're all just human and our time is short. 视死如归.
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