If you haven't heard it already from a legitimate newspaper you'll have to hear it again from me. Canada's first "Golden Boy" Ross Rebagliati is being stripped of his snowboarding medal after failing a drug test. He tested positive for a "passive amount of Marijuana" in his system. Rebagliati claimed that it was second hand smoke he inhaled at a party. The IOC (International Olympic Commitee) didn't buy it, but let's face it, I could ingest a passive amount of Marijuana if I pass by any general math class. Also, Ross is from Whistler B.C. where some illegal things are less illegal than other illegal things (i.e. smoking Pot). I myself am split on the issue because Marijuana is not a performance enhancing drug, the fact is it probably made it harder for him to compete. On the other hand, he was competing in the OLYMPICS! If I were lucky enough to compete in the Olympics I would stick to good ol' over the counter drugs (not Sudafed) and alcohol. It seems that only Canadians have to worry about peeing into cups at the Olympics. Remember Ben Johnson? How about Silken Laumann? Who knew that Sudafed was performance enhancing? We've ruined the chances of our drug-using athletes coming home with medals. I don't think that the IOC is going to test Johnny Moseley who just won the Moguls competition for drugs because he's an American and Americans are bigger than Jesus and The Beatles combined! That's what the IOC gets for letting those Mary-wana smoking Snowboarders compete in the Olympics. Of course, this wouldn't be an issue if the Olympics were in Amsterdam.
Spanks a lot,
Hecubis
no longer sure
if he still cares
deep down inside
my heart he scares
So far away
i can no longer see
what's happened to him
and happened to me
i don't think i love
as much as he
i see a problem
and it's all me
if he were here
i'm sure i would
but i look back
at where we stood
so far away
yet all so close
neither were sure
what we wanted most
he's now gone
i'm still here
wishing deeply
that he were near
i miss the times
that were peaceful, carefree
the memories hidden
for no one to see
the door is now open
to let out our love
as beautiful as
a mid-morning dove
crimson rose
With Valentine's Day coming near, we must examine the most romantic of all species. The amoeba.
The amoeba loves with a passion. When an amoeba finds someone to its liking, it splits. Out of fear you may think? No, out of love. The amoeba truly splits into two seperate individuals. Thus the amoeba loves so much, that it can reproduce with but a thought.
So when pondering over what to get that special someone, think about getting an amoeba shaped chocolate.
Smutton
"It's the most wonderful time of the year..." Whoever sang that couldn't possibly have been thinking about February. Is it just me, or does anyone else feel just a little bit... okay really, really, really stressed out lately? It's a conspiracy I tell you! Sometime during the last staff meeting, the teachers met and formulated an evil plan to exact revenge on their unsuspecting students.....which explains all the tests, projects, assignments, essays, quizzes, presentations, and every last bit of cursed homework that has come slamming down over the past few weeks and which :-( continues to do so. Show some mercy! Please!!! AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Don't they know that I've got a social life to maintain? (Okay, maybe I do, and that's part of my so-called time management "problem" but... well... that's not the point...) Don't they know that I've got to watch South Park (the best, kick-a$$ show out there) on Friday at midnight..which is pretty hard to do when you're so burnt out from slaving over school work that you inevitably pass out before the theme song's even over. "That's life. Deal with it," the teachers will tell you in that patronizing voice that almost always infuriates. That's just a nice line to hide the conspiracy, to hide their real, vengeful intentions...you can see it in their eyes, and in their smiles where something sinister lurks. Watch for it...you'll see...
muzzle
I saw my chance
I let out my hand in suggestion
My feelings deepened
You were no longer
Impossible
Your hand
Was set free
There for me?
I can reach
You.
The question is for
Who
Are you offering me
Your hand?
Do my emotions blind me
I desperately want to grasp
You, hold you.
No
I cannot
It's too late,
It was never to be
You hold someone
Else.
In your hand, in your arms.
I cannot reach you,
With all my might.
I am left empty and lonely
With no more right.
Anonymous
I had closed the door upon my heart,
And wouldn't let anyone in.
I had trusted and loved only to be hurt,
But that would never happen again.
I had locked the door and tossed the key
As hard and as far as I could
Love would never enter there again.
My heart was closed for good.
The you came into my life
And made me change my mind.
Just when I thought that tiny key
Was impossible to find.
That's when you held out your hand
And proved that I was wrong;
Inside your palm was the key to my heart.
You had it all along.
Bunny's Luva
Saturday is St. Valentine's Day. Big deal! So who the hell cares?! Why do we need Valentine's day?! It is a completely useless special occasion. It's supposed to be a day to show others how much you love them, but that's a load of crap! If you need a special day to show someone that you love them, then you don't really love them, now do you?! The way I see it, Valentine's Day was just created to sell chocolate (okay; flowers, candy, cards, and jewelry too). It's not necessary! Besides making people who have no one to share the "wonderful, mushy, lovey-dovey" day with feel lonely; all it does is pressure people into trying to get the right gift for "that oh-so-special" person. One question, if you get don't your "love bunny" the greatest gift ever, does that mean that you don't love them? No, it doesn't. So that just proves that Valentine's Day is completely useless, now doesn't it?
So, I think that we should avoid celebrating St. Valentine's Day out of protest! After all, who's St. Valentine after all?
See ya!
(protesting) Stoopid Head
Hi, Guinness Gal is back for another issue of MacNews. To my two fans who have missed me, I'm sorry; life has been crazy!!
Valentine's Day is soon upon us, so where's my Valentine? Has my Prince Charming gotten lost on his horse in the woods searching for me? I think people put too much pressure on the general public to pretend to fall in love so they can be happy and have something to do on one evening of the year. What's the real story of St. Valentine anyway? Wasn't he put in jail for some silly reason and then killed on a Feb. 14, (a very long time ago)?
Hey!? Where's the point to this little article? There is none. Just have a happy Valentine's Day and try not to get too wrapped up in all the chocolate giving either. I LOVE chocolate and it does not have to be Valentine's Day to eat it either. The best chocolate comes from Europe. Lifestyles in Europe are also better. More of the population is friendly, and there are some really cool cars too. When I was in Ireland in the summer my friends and I always made fun of a type of car that is only big enough for one toe. They are caled "Cinquo-centoes". According to the name, it should hold five toes.
Before I leave this really weird column, I'd like to say hi again to Guinness Guy. Sorry, no picture this week.
One last thing: A really fun way to spend an evening is by going to ceillis (pronounced Kay-Lees). If interested in what this unusual phenomenon is, write to me at MacNews.
Guinness Gal
The Olympics have started, and I for one cannot wait for Canada to start playing hockey...Everything that has happened so far with the pot snowboarder and stuff will be erased when the Canadians win the gold. For those who are fans of the Montreal Canadiens, I'm sure you want Russia to win, since most of the players on the team come from there. I'm not going to say anything else. Promise. Canada gold. Oooooo baby!
I saw RENT again...I lined up in the freaking cold 3 hours before the show started Sunday night. It wasn't that bad! The cold that is. The show was wicked. I can't say anything bad about it. Stay tuned to the announcements because the Drama Council is in the process of organizing a trip to it. DON'T MISS IT!!!!
Happy Valentine's day to everyone, and to especially those people who are in love. This is a time when we spend $$$ (and lots of it) on our loved ones. On a personal nots, all my love to Amanda. =)
Enjoy the day off tomorrow...sleep in, be merry, watch hockey!!
Until next time...
The Critic
The Junior Math Team played against the strong Woburn team last night, and unfortunately, lost. The team put forth a great effort, but due to cell phones and the odd doughnut, could not defeat the Woburn team.
Special recognition goes to all members of the team, because they all tried their best, and because anyone I mention will kill me.
However, we still have many games that we can WIN!!! GO TEAM!!!!
Nony LaSouris
The sun and the moon,
the stars in the sky,
all pale in beauty,
to the girl who just passed by.
I will carve you an enticement
By whispers building different spheres
Galloping shivers
Aces are wild tonight.
Air's thinness combines us;
Wet and Sticky;
Heavy on light;
Entangled joints will tickle skin.
The reds enlarge with every press
Relaxed with a quickening beat
Stillness...
Ending with a repetition.
Caught in my teeth, love.
Ears are bruised,
Throats are wounded.
The surrender was unblemished.
Christine Estima
Remember Atlanta 1996? That summer, the Olympics were incredibly publicized because of the games' centennial, the Donovan Bailey extravaganza and the Michael Johnson embarrassment. But were those the only reasons the games were so popular that year?
If you think about it, the answer is no. The Olympics are no longer for the entire world to come together in peace. It's about Americans marketing their country as the best, and stealing the spotlight from everyone else. Don't believe me? Remember Michael Johnson claiming to be the fastest when Donovan won the title? The nerve!
Take into account Nagano this year. Why is nobody raving about Nagano like they were for Atlanta? In fact, no one is even watching the CBC! Why? Again because it's not taking place in the United States.
I'm getting sick of hearing about American athlete scandals (Kerrigan and Harding), American athlete heroes (Kerry Strug, Jackie Joyner-Kersey), and American "Canadian wannabe" athletes (Michael Johnson).
(:CHEEKY:)
Coveniently, today's horoscopes will be based on your love compatibility with others.
Aquarius
You are the most unique sign in the zodiac. You need your personal space and the only other sign that can stand you is a Gemini.
Pisces
You have a wondering mind. To properly compliment your style, a Sagitarius is your best match.
Aries
With a strong mind, it's only expected that there is a soft heart, and Cancer is willing to love and is caring person to be with.
Taurus
You're a very faithful partner, so as far as the Zodiac says, Virgo is your best match. Virgos' need to be wanted and Taurus's need to want is perfect.
Gemini
The flirt of the Zodiac. You never want to put all of your eggs in one basket so you never seem to have a boy/girl friend for more than two weeks. But Aquarius's individual sense of style the attraction is great.
Cancer
You have an incredible way of being in a bad mood all the time. Your uncontrollable temper only attracts one; Aries.
Leo
A boyfriend every week proves that Leo either can't hold a boyfriend for the life of them or they have their pick of the Zodiac.
Libra
You and Scorpio have a great attraction to each other. I can't explain why, I just know.
Virgo
You need to know your partner is faithful to you or you can't trust them (that's true with most relationships but especially with you). Your best match is a Taurus just for that reason.
Scorpio
Read Libra. Only switch the word Scorpio with Libra.
Sagittarius
Pisces is someone that can offer you entertainment. They over exaggerate everything so just keeping up with all their "stories" is a full time job as it is.
Shortie