In “The Muppets,” three hopefuls from Kansas come to Los Angeles with a plan. Gary (Jason Segal) and his long term girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams) are planning their 10 year anniversary dinner and have chosen downtown L.A. as a backdrop. The couple decides that they should bring Gary’s brother Walter, (voiced by Peter Linz) who is a Muppet and is a fan of The Muppet Show which has a studio in Hollywood.
Month: December 2011
Santa delivers a slam dunk: The NBA is back
Fear not basketball fans, for the NBA lockout met its demise on Nov. 26. Christmas will be even more special as the season kicks off on Christmas day. Santa must be an NBA fan.
Player profile: Molly Sigerich
Senior volleyball player Molly Sigerich has been playing the sport she loves since she was eight years old. Even when she was at basketball practice, Sigerich would find herself trying to play volleyball instead.
LSU versus who?
When LSU defeated Alabama 9-6 in overtime on Nov. 5, it seemed all but certain that Alabama was knocked out of the national championship picture. However, losses from Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Stanford and Boise State have made Alabama the frontrunner to face LSU in the national championship.
My words to NSU women’s basketball 2nd edition
Ladies, congratulations on the five game winning streak. You truly are playing a great brand of basketball. For the NSU community, if you haven’t been to one of their games yet, you are missing out.
David Beckham’s assistance to the MLS
It was just five years ago when soccer icon David Beckham made the trip across the pond from England and joined the Los Angeles Galaxy. On Nov. 20, Beckham won his first MLS Cup with the Galaxy, and with his contract expiring in December, that might have been his last meaningful match in the MLS.
Trent Richardson should get the Heisman trophy
Between breaking the ankles of Senquez Golson and stiff-arming Neico Thorpe to another planet, Trent Richardson undoubtedly deserves to lift the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 10. The Alabama running back has been a dominant force in the toughest conference in the nation, and that’s why he should win this prestigious award. It’s one thing to […]
Diary of… a student living in chronic pain
Renee Glick is a third-year doctoral student at the Center for Psychological Studies. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and learning about nature and animals. Her interests include pain advocacy, research, health psychology and suicide prevention. Her favorite quote is “I think therefore I am,” by Rene Descartes, and her philosophy on life stems from a quote by the Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something readymade — it comes from our own actions.”
Did you know? Fun facts about December
And, in case you forgot, December is also the end of the fall 2011 semester. Last day of exams are on Dec. 9. Have a happy and safe winter break, NSU.
Faculty Spotlight: Neil Katz
“I try to embody the principles and techniques of both nonviolence and constructive conflict resolution in my personal relationships as well as my business relationships. The material we teach in conflict resolution and negotiations can be used many times every day of one’s life,” Katz said.