Day: November 10, 2011

News

Penn State Students Riot After Firing of Joe Paterno.

  Penn State University experienced rioting from disgruntled students over the firing of long time head football coach of forty five years Joe Paterno. Additionally, the school president, Graham Spanier, has also been dismissed by the Board of Trustees. Originally, Coach Paterno was to resign at the conclusion of the current season but after a […]

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News

France’s Austerity Measures Strictest Since World War II.

To avoid the spread of contagion as well as deflect any potential fallout from the bubbling kettle that is the Italian economy, France has taken moves to pass austerity measures which are some of the most stringent the country has seen since the end of World War II. The new package includes cuts of 112 […]

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Television

Downton Abbey: Series 2, Episode 8.

This week’s final episode of Downton Abbey’s series 2 was jam packed with plot resolution, angst, longing gazes and ashen faces. Downton is abuzz with preparations for Matthew and what’s her name’s wedding. Matthew is still expressing frustration with his injury and Lady Mary can barely tolerate what’s her name’s presence, echoing this reviewer’s feelings. […]

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