The Chicago Bears’ quarterback Jay Cutler was benched in the playoff game versus the Green Bay Packers last week, though it was not initially clear why he was being kept off the field. After extensive medical tests, it has been determined that Cutler tore his lower right sad muscle. The injury, which occurred on a […] Read more
Though the Democratic side of the aisle was relatively empty, Republicans showed up in force on Thursday to hear newly sworn-in Speaker John Boehner read a great American document aloud. Photo illustration by Dylan Bliss. “Would you eat them in a box?” Boehner queried his fellow Representatives. “Would you eat them with a fox?” The […] Read more
Sarah Palin visited the Nebraska town of Norfolk on Saturday afternoon to sign her new book, “America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag.” A well-known advocate of “Small Town USA,” Palin spent much of the day expounding upon the fact that she thoroughly understood the lives of the people living in a town […] Read more
The head referee at the Big 12 championship game has drawn intense dislike from Nebraska fans after he apparently allowed Oklahoma to do what Texas did in 2009 – snatch the championship victory straight out of Nebraska’s hands. In this year’s game, however, Oklahoma clinched a win in three quarters that were added back […] Read more
Few senators were surprised on Monday when Vice President Joseph Biden showed up to the day’s session with live mallard in tow. Stepping up to the podium at the front of the Senate Chamber, Biden cleared his throat, lifted the Mariana Mallard high and made a proud announcement. Though admiring his courage in completely missing […] Read more
Julian Assange, editor of the website Wikileaks, is in no way repentant about the content he posts every few months. He says the American public should have a little more truth in their lives. And while this would not normally be a cause for the Department of Defense to get involved, Assange is a special […] Read more
Tom Osborne, standing outside Memorial Stadium with bullhorn in hand, offered his condolences to a shocked Husker nation. Photo illustration by Dylan Bliss. “I understand the pain you are feeling right now. I’m in shock too, my friends. I never thought this sort of wholesale destruction could occur on Memorial Stadium’s Astroturf. But we will […] Read more
Christine O’Donnell appeared to be a typical Tea Party candidate as she clinched Delaware’s Republican nomination for US Senate. But being fiscally and socially conservative, plus having a remarkable physical resemblance to Tea Party darling Sarah Palin, is not shielding O’Donnell from a wave of questions that have nothing to do with her politics. Now, […] Read more
This morning I got up with the sun like I always do. I don’t have a rooster like I did as a child in Norfolk, but it’s become an ingrained habit to wake up three hours before it’s strictly necessary so I can sit and stare at the wall for a while. It’s my thinking […] Read more
The MTV Video Music Awards have always featured some intriguing fashion choices, but last week’s 2010 VMAs produced what can arguably be called the most controversial statement in recent memory – the Jeffery Dahmer tribute dress worn by pop icon Lady Gaga. Above: Lady Gaga displays some of her meat cuts at the 2010 VMAs […] Read more
