Thought bubble
A couple of snow days leading into spring break allowed this Xpress Adviser an extended vacation and a bit of a respite from the blogiverse. I enjoyed the break, the snow and time with the family, but I was away from a computer and jonesed for an outlet.
Now that we’re back, it’s time to get back in touch…The extended break didn’t work well with our staff’s intention to “go live” with our newspaper website on April 6. However, we are still earnestly moving forward, and “breaking” stories will start to pop up periodically on the site. That setback aside, I am proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and things are only going to get better as we learn more about the digital medium.
Next, our yearbook is complete and I’m trying to figure out ways to keep everybody involved. We do have a 24-page supplement to take care of, but it’s simple stuff that can be taken care of easily. My only question…Why in the world do we publish a supplement? It’s a big waste of money, and something that will cease to exist after this year. Working closely with the best yearbook representative in the state, Dana Weiss of Jostens, we have absolved supplements for future issues of the Stampede Yearbook, changed our deadline strategy and plan on making the 10th Anniversary edition of the Stampede (2009-2010 school year) the best book in the history of the school.
Outside the world of advising and teaching, did anybody else catch Seth Rogen on SNL? Hilarious! He’s a down-to-earth, level-headed actor who basically steals every scene he’s in, whether as the movie’s star or as a supporting actor. Same things with SNL…
In the sporting world, I’m actually quite happy about the Jay Cutler trade. Dude is a whiner who threw too many interceptions in the endzone or that were returned for TDs. His 4,500 yards last season was contextually whack, and he’s bound to throw 15-20 picks a season no matter how much he matures. I like the two first-round picks; I don’t mind Kyle Orton…
Hard to believe that the Nuggets may actually lock up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Most picked them to finish outside the playoffs, but the trade for Chauncey Billups was a superb move. Also, dumping Marcus Camby, while most thought inane, was actually one of the best moves the team made. It has allowed Chris Anderson to shine as a true defensive gem, and he doesn’t demand the ball. It allows for the ball to move more freely between Billups, Melo and JR Smith. That said, I’m totally leary of a first-round matchup with Utah.
Love opening day! It coincided with my birthday, so that was a great present in itself.
Times short, and I gotta run like Adrian Peterson!
