Spinelli: Do I have post-graduation plans? No. Do you care? I didn't think so...
So seniors: we're graduating. This is it, the day, the weekend, the week we've all been waiting for. Family flies and drives in, you start… Read more »
Writer archives: Scott Spinelli
Humor columnist thankful for space to try and make people laugh
Absolutely nothing can compare to these last two semesters. Under some crazy set of rules that govern the universe, I was allowed to fill the… Read more »
Spare a buck: If you don't give to another charity, give to mine
Guilt is a part of my life. There's really no way around it. Italian guilt, from my dad's side, tends to be angrier. Jewish guilt,… Read more »
Just that easy: 3 a.m. infomercials a trap
This just in: I am a sucker.Late at night, I can be convinced to buy almost anything. Knives that cut through cement. Cement that cuts… Read more »
God bless America: Home to the hot dog eating contest and fast food overload
Here's a typical scene: I'm eating dinner with family, we're at one of those hibachi steak houses. Our server, the first Japanese 'Maurice,' has begun… Read more »
Playing confusing childhood games is much better than growing up, joining the real world
Thankfully, it's come to a merciful conclusion. My athletic career at this dignified institution has come to a close. Tuesday night's men's basketball loss marked… Read more »
Everyone stop with the crazy e-mail signatures
Honestly, my fingers are too fat to text.Call me Scottward Sausagehands, if you like.Nowadays, there isn't much space for freaks like me. Most of my… Read more »
Bob who? Good speaker doesn't represent whole campus
Phewww.Finally, I can relax, get some sleep at night. As a matter of fact, we all can. Reported earlier this week in this paper, the… Read more »
Everyone turns into a doctor when I'm sick
For quite some time now, one of my secret wishes was to have a raspy, deep, sexy, sore-throat voice. The sort of voice that sounds… Read more »
Crying uncle: having a niece is overrated, little kids hide behind their cuteness
Easily the strangest moment of my life was when I found out I was going to be an uncle. My sister, as it turns out,… Read more »
Forget the fun and romance: Valentine's Day a-no win situation for guys
And so it comes, and hopefully, so it goes. Another Valentine's Day spent alone. Sound the violins, cue up the world's smallest tear. Though, if… Read more »
Pick up lines: for the not-so-confident guy
I want to put out a question to any woman reading this right now. Single, not single. Whatever. At this point, I'm not going to… Read more »
Don't ask me what I'm doing after college
Funny, how?They say you're not supposed to talk about two things at a bar: religion and politics. Since I haven't really been to temple since… Read more »
Growing old not a bad deal
Funny how?If you're looking for a movie to take a date, or even prospective date, to, look no further than 'The Bucket List.'I know I'm… Read more »
First day of class introductions always stressful; best to just make things up
Though this is my final go-around for 'first days' in college, the procedure hasn't gotten any easier. For some reason, the small ritual that is… Read more »
As one gets older, birthdays become an ordeal when it comes to family
'They say it's your birthday...well, happy birthday to you.' And in this instance, they'd be correct. It is my birthday today - thank you for… Read more »
Hanukah beats Christmas in holiday battle
According to Sunny 102.1 FM, the Christmas season began when Halloween ended. According to most sane people, it's getting under way right about now. I… Read more »
Thanksgiving break inevitably leads to awkwardness with family, friends
I realize that the Big Day isn't upon us just yet. Actually, as you read this, it's exactly a week away. But break schedules being… Read more »
Dire college food situation causes food to be overlooked
I've decided, just recently, that I don't like eating anymore. Don't worry, I do eat. But, I can't say I enjoy it as much as… Read more »
Sports radio job market a sham, other majors are all business
How is it possible that there is a potential job opening, somewhere, somehow, for people like me? That's not to say I'm necessarily worried about… Read more »
Have a birthday on Halloween weekend? Too bad.
I've decided this week is easily the worst week to have your birthday, other than being squarely on Christmas Eve or Day.Birthdays on the week… Read more »
Grandmas more feared than loved
There's just something about grandparents. My grandmother is absolutely, without doubt, one of a kind. I know, I know, everyone says that. They're all wrong.… Read more »
With so many alternatives, going to class a burden
I'm going to just throw this out there: I don't like going to class anymore. That may be a slightly idiotic statement. Who does? I've… Read more »
Men forever destined to be slaves to the pull of women
There are a few things that I think women should know about men. As a man myself, one who is well-versed in the way of… Read more »
