Claire Kunzier, Editor 

It’s the final stretch of the semester. Papers, projects, presentations and much more filling every student’s calendar up until the last day of finals. The day that 75 percent of all assignments from every class due is December 13, the first day of finals and the day that I will be dreading. Like don’t get me wrong, there is never a good day to make an assignment due, but I feel as if there is a target on the 13. I have multiple things due that day and none of them are lightwork; a 10 page paper, my final animation, my final presentation and a final. Oh what a day, mid December in 2021. Frankie Valli did not write “December, 1963” for me to poorly rewrite it to represent the first day of finals. Pray4us.

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

Imagine being Jake Gyllenhaal right now. Crazy. 10 minutes of being called a shitty boyfriend in a beautiful song, as well as the rest of an album. All I can say is Taylor Swift — This woman, this genius, this mythical figure, has gifted us with more than we could have ever wanted. Her 2012 album “Red” rerecording and release has not only given the world music we love that will now make Miss Swift money, but it gives us many new amazing songs that slap just as hard as everything else. November 12, 2021 was like Christmas for our ears and we’re here for it. Well, not all of us because some people don’t respect the drip of a heartbreak and the trauma Swift has gone through due to these relationships. “But it’s been eleven years.” OH FUCKING WELL. SHE WAS 20 TURNING 21. HE DIDN’T SHOW UP TO HER BIRTHDAY PARTY, HER DAD WAS SAD ABOUT IT. HE DOES THAT WEIRD EYE THING THAT DEFINITELY WAS HARD TO ARGUE WITH. Anyway, Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink did a great job capturing the vision of “All Too Well” that we never knew we needed. There are lots of theories and easter eggs as to why things were done and said as well as what is going to happen next. All I can say about that is I have a lot of school work and mentally cannot spend all my time talking about this. I will say that John Mayer better watch out because he is the only ex of Swifts to have a song named after him and the fact that he dated her when she was 19 and he was 32 says a lot. And that’s on “MAYBE WE GOT LOST IN TRANSLATION. MAYBE I ASKED FOR TOO MUCH.”

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

Copyedits: Jake, Kylie, Jeri

I know what you’re thinking, “Claire you’re 21. Stop making Christmas lists.” NO. shhhhhhhh. Stay quiet. I have a list of what I want and at this point I am hoping that a bit of Christmas spirit and magic will make it happen for me.

1. Sleep

I would like to get into my bed at 9 p.m. and not get out until I want to. NO ALARMS. I’ve been working late and waking up early for the whole semester and I am over it. All I want is to sleep away my problems and catch up on the countless hours I have missed out on. 

2. Pass my classes

I’m not worried that I won’t pass, but if there could be a jump from here to the end with me passing that would be amazing. It’s only fair, I’ve done school for a long time and I’ve never had it happen, this is my last chance. 

3. A snack 

I need a snack right now and if Santa can hear me now asking for a snack and doesn’t give me one, then I guess there’s no milk and cookies, bitch. 

4. A snow day

Preferably on a Monday or Wednesday or Thursday, if there could just be a good chunk of snow that makes it dangerous to commute to schools that would be amazing. 

5. A goddamn minute

Everything needs to happen ASAP. What happened to taking a minute and being patient? Like come on, guys. 

Here is my list. Please help me get them so that I may be happy 🙂

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

Nothing. Just the 10 minute version of “All Too Well” 

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

This upcoming weekend is La Salle’s wonderful Homecoming celebration. With many events and social activities geared towards parents and alumni, I want to know who is actually inviting their parents here? As a senior, I have never invited my parents or extended family here for Homecoming, simply because I didn’t want to and/or I had plans that didn’t involve my parents needing to be here. I’m sure that some people would love to bring their parents with them to parties or spend the day doing the wonderful events planned by the university. I’m also sure that there are twice as many of you that didn’t know your parents were coming until one of them called and asked what time they should arrive on campus for the day. As someone who has fun parents who would be fine in any type of Homecoming situation and still doesn’t tell them to come to Homecoming, I do wonder how other people deal with this issue. Please tell me your Homecoming horror stories! Email me bruvs kunzierc1@lasalle.edu

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

Since the first week of classes, there has been just shit thrown at everyone coming from all angles. I mean, yes, this is the first semester back after the pandemic, but WTF this shouldn’t be this messed up. School isn’t even the hardest part of the semester or the part causing the most issues, at least for me. Thinking about classes and work is a stressor, but it by no means is causing the issues for the 2021 fall semester like other factors are. There’s increased social issues because we’ve spent two years avoiding everyone else, so now people don’t know how to act in all regards. Mentally the upperclassmen are still freshman and sophomores and the underclassmen are still in high school, so people really are hitting some rough learning curves. On top of school and the stark social difference we have this year compared to the past two years, everything and anything is being thrown at people. Oh, you’ve been socially distant, get really sick during the hardest part of the semester. Oh, so you bought your first car, have fun with it breaking down, getting multiple flats, it getting totaled and/or it just dying. Oh, you need your computer, “Well that’s too damn bad” (name that movie) it’s broken. Oh, you finally moved out of home and got an apartment, well you can either have shitty roommates, shitty neighbors, a roach infestation, a mice infestation or bed bugs, and for some of you special people, you get more than just one of these things. So, we’ve got school and you’re sick and you’ve got a shitty home life. Let’s throw in the fact that you need to save clubs that are gonna die off because of the pandemic. The only saving grace is that the weekend is happening, but wait, you have work and homework and you have to deal with your home issues and all you want to do is sleep. Let’s look at the brightside, we’re one step closer to break and Christmas, BUT THERE’S FUCKING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME AND SEASONAL DEPRESSION COMING RIGHT ALONG WITH IT. There are no winners, just people whose life sucks a little less or worse than yours does. Now that you’ve read this article, why don’t you give everyone a little break and realize that just because you don’t know everyone’s business, doesn’t mean they don’t have shit going on. So, maybe don’t complain about the little things 24/7 or push something off on someone else or trauma dump on people who are just trying to eat lunch not alone. If you see me sitting in my car blasting christmas music while eating a cheese stick and crying, no you didn’t. 

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

Cats are very common within cities, especially around La Salle. Now cats, while in most cases are meant to be in homes, can also become feral, this means that it is an outdoor cat. The cat has adapted to living outside and does not want human contact or to be handled by humans, but if you give it food it will eat it. There are many kittens running around campus this year, which they’re cute as shit, but most likely the kittens are born from at least one other feral cat. What I’m getting at is these kittens are not 100% feral, but have the innate behaviors of feral cats; being aggressive, not wanting to be handled, hiding, etc., and will probably not make great house cats. I respect the drip. I was very close to snatching one up myself, but cats are not like that. Now don’t get me wrong, I am sure there have been many cats picked up by humans on the street and domesticated. I have had cats that were strays that we domesticated as kittens, one of them was amazing, rest in peace Boo, but the other one was a dick, rip Bitzy. If you’re thinking of snatching a cat off the street, just remember that they might not want you to do that at all. 

P.S. every animal that comes off the street needs to go to the vet and probably has fleas ❤

Enrique Carrasco, Editor and David O’Brien, Managing Editor

Header Image: Dave and Enrique listening to the same music (Note Enrique’s new cool piercings, they’re super cool, someone should tell him how cool they are and how he should get hoops)

“David and I understand each other so well, he’s like my own personal therapist late at night when we’re in our living room watching ‘Regular Show.’ Although Dave still uses my sink, he is allowed because he is actually really cool. Dave got me to drink a lot more milk than I ever did before, and at the same time he drinks more milk than he ever did before. Dave and I are LITERALLY the same person frfr. Dave and I have this cool picture with one of our roommates, V, where we are literally sharing a 64 oz. pitcher (of milk), it is pretty cool I’m not gonna lie. Dave has a pretty good taste in music, and Dave is an overall pretty cool guy. Although we sometimes fight, we always make up with ‘Regular Show’ and milk. Dave is about the grind, and he works hard day and night to achieve all of his goals, which is honestly something you HAVE to respect. Honestly, overall, Dave is a pretty stand up guy, someone has to wife him up. I am glad I chose David as a roommate.” -Enrique Carrasco, Editor

“Enrique and I hang out all the time, we both introduce each other to our friend groups and even if it’s a little awkward sometimes, at the end of the day we both have a lot of fun and enjoy meeting new people. Enrique finally got his own pair of shoes, and honestly even if he didn’t, I would lend him my shoes because hey what’s the big deal, it’s really not that deep and frankly if you aren’t willing to lend stuff to your friends, maybe you should reevaluate your friendship. Enrique constantly hops on aux and he always plays good music, seriously it’s kind of impressive his playlist is pretty good. Enrique used to bring up how he wanted to get earrings and I was like bro if you want them just get them, then he finally got them and I was really happy to hear about it, like damn bro good for you. They look really good. He’s honestly a real one and if you see him, keep that in mind. Even though Enrique and I occasionally argue over stupid stuff, at the end of the day we’re both pretty similar, agree on a lot of things, and understand what’s going on. Enrique and I are good pals for a variety of reasons and at the end of the day, he’s a cool guy and I’m happy to call him not just my roommate but also one of my best friends.” -David O’Brien, Managing Editor

Claire Kunzier, editor 

Why people still need to talk about this is astonishing to me. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. For literal decades people have poorly chosen tasteless costumes to wear for Halloween and costume parties in general, but our focus is on the holiday. Dressing up in a traditional garb or a controversial figure or as not your culture and/or race is not cool. No, Jessica, you would not look like a cute Native American in your Amazon costume because you are white. Jason, maybe don’t dress up like Brian Laundire because he literally murdered someone and it’s not funny. The idea that you can dress up as whatever you want really makes it seem as if there are no boundaries, but there are. You can dress up as something and be racist, homophobic, prejudiced and just overall offensive and it will be your own fault as to why this is an issue. Just use your brain when picking out your costume, please. 

Claire Kunzier, editor 

I’ve been to lots of parties — some good, some bad and a handful of REALLY BAD. The party etiquette is lost on some people, but here are a few things you can do to avoid total party fouls this spooky season. 

1. Don’t take anyone’s stuff

Just be prepared and bring your own stuff or reach out to someone, whatever. Just don’t assume that whoever you’re involved with is going to be supplying shit for you in any way. The biggest party foul is to piss someone off by taking what’s not yours. 

2. Creepy upperclassman 

One of the few things underclassmen have to deal with, which sucks, is a creep who’s looking to hu and doesn’t get that they shouldn’t. The biggest party foul an upperclassman can do is to creep on someone and ruin the vibe for not just who they’re creeping on, but the other people around them. Just don’t do it because it really sucks.

3. Cherish your goods

I’m going to say this once, DO NOT BLOW AIR THROUGH IT WHEN IT’S CLOSE TO YOUR MOUTH. Pay attention to what you’re doing and don’t spill/drop anything that is worth value within the night.

4. No one is your mom. 

You’re away from your parental figure. You only have friends around, don’t treat them like they’re your parent because they’re not. 

5. Dress comfortably

Obviously, participate in Halloween, just don’t wear the heels out and wear things that won’t hurt after an hour. A hoe never gets cold, but a hoe can fall and break her ankle in some heels. 

Yeah so there are lots of party fouls that can happen, just pay attention and aim for the toilet bowl and you’ll be good.