The Rambler

Have a Healthy Turkey Day!

By Merlyn Mathew

 As Thanksgiving break is readily approaching, students are all too eager to go home and delve into their mom’s or other relative’s cooking – the mouthwatering stuffing with just all the right seasoning, the grand turkey, soft mashed potatoes, rich gravy, and sweet apple pie is just too much to resist.

 

Why Root for the Phillies?

By Alexandra Benfold

First off, I would like to say that this is not even a question, for we are born here in the city of Brother-LEE-love and we bleed red, just as it should be.  The Phillies are one of the oldest teams and have been around since 1883, while the Yankees started in 1901.  Plus, we Phillies fans are born with this true hatred for the blue devils, or as others may refer to them as the Yanks.

The Legacy Continues: The New York Yankees are Champions

By Merlyn Mathew

 

It’s no secret that I am a loyal Yankees fan – if you are my friend you will know that this is probably an understatement. The week of the ALCS playoffs and the following World Series proved to be a test of endurance and patience for not only my Rosemont classmates, but also my suitemates and friends in the Philadelphia area.

The Freshman 15 or College 60?

By Merlyn Mathew

Now that the school year has officially started and it has been a few weeks in, the first-year students are now used to the food on and off campus. Regardless of which school you attend, you have heard of the daunting Freshman 15, those formidable fifteen pounds freshmen fear of gaining during their first semester of college.

Professor Spotlight: Dr. David Mislan

By Tamela Knight

There is a new face in the Rosemont College Community!  Dr. David Mislan is the newest addition to the Rosemont family.  Prior to joining the Political Science department here, Professor Mislan taught at Rutgers University and Seton Hill College. 

The Pioneers of Rosemont

-Anonymous

Rosemont is in shambles.  Well, not so much anymore since our co-ed transition.  This extra injection of testosterone is just what this campus has been yearning for all along because apparently, our school was not good enough before.  Shame on you women, who, despite your best efforts, did nothing to help this school.  Obviously, Rosemont women never worked hard, excelled in academics, organized clubs and events, completed volunteer work, or instilled an inspiring sense of morality on campus. 

The Women Left Behind

-Anonymous

Rosemont is the center of a hub of change; largely due to the increase in the present male population.  Which is great right?  Now everyone has a reason to go to social events, parties, weekend events.  Heck, the food is better, and everyone can get a taste on the “male perspective.”  I was so busy focusing all my attention on the new boys (oh, sorry, men) that I didn’t realize they aren’t the only change here.  Now, when I get up in the morning I almost always wear make-up, something I didn’t used to worry about. 

A Turn of Events for Barack Obama:Life After Winning the Big Election

By Anna Martini

Life after winning the big election for Barack Obama has been anything but easy.  After failing to close Guatanamo, causing the biggest “stimulus” driven deficit the world has ever seen and running into strong opposition to his health care reform efforts, reality has finally set in for Obama and the Democratic Party.  Campaigning is one thing, governing is quite another. 

Movie Review:Taking Woodstock

By Merlyn Mathew

This year marks the fortieth year since the legendary Woodstock Music & Art Fair occurred in Bethel, New York. Director Ang Lee, the man also behind famous films such as Brokeback Mountain and Hulk, has created a film that attempts to narrate the background of the Woodstock legend.

Movie Review:The Orphan

By Courtney Fowler

Released on July 24^th, 2009, “Orphan” has become arguably the best thriller of the year. The movie begins by telling the story of The Coleman family, in which parents, Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Saarsgard) are grieving the devastating loss of their unborn baby. Though the loss is taking a great toll on them individually, it's taking an even greater toll on their marriage.  Kate, who is suffering with traumatic nightmares from the event, suggests that they adopt a child. The two would've never guessed that this is where their lives would be completely changed.