When I first heard of Peter’s Gourmade, it sounded interesting: I heard tell of the ABC Burger and Greek Fries, some pictures on Facebook, etc. I was intrigued enough, so I did some research. I uncovered three key words that piqued my interest: Former gas station.
If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan, I must ask that you do not take this article personally. It is in no way aimed at your lifestyle or political preference. This article is a critique of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and the continual hypocrisy and absurd political goose chases over the years that they have been responsible for.
I was driving home one evening and lined along the sidewalk were about 25 protestors. As I stopped at the red light I caught a glimpse of their signs. “Help the Coptic Christians of Egypt” was written on one banner held by a young woman. “Call Congress” was written on another as a girl chimed a triangle instrument.
Everyone keeps talking about how awful having a phobia is. This includes how a fear of eating too many calories (cibophobia) leads to health problems, how a fear of open spaces and being outside (agoraphobia) is crippling their social life, and how being terrified of being financially responsible is turning them into Republicans (corruptophobia). The news is blowing all of these out of proportion. In my opinion, this is all nonsense.
When I read Spencer Grimes’ opinion piece in last week’s paper, titled “Keep Our Campus Free of the Homeless,” I couldn’t help but be slightly horrified at the level of ignorance purveyed in my fellow English major’s words.
