Bud Light Fan Cans?

OK kids, they're finally here: Bud Light Fan Cans! They come in 26 different color combinations with an ongoing vote for your favorite colors. How much fun would tailgating be with a cooler full of beer cans in your team's colors? Well, about as much fun as just putting a normal beer can in an ISU koozie, but I'll probably support "our" colors anyway.

The thing is, colleges all over the U.S. are upset by this new ad campaign, and have requested that cans sporting their college's colors not be sold within a certain area of the college campus. If you're wondering what their problem is, well, I'm still trying to figure that out, too. 

Vote on the poll on the right and let me know what YOU think! See you at the tailgate. 

Future of Journalism link

From last "discussion", I integrated part of the speech from Steve Buttry during the First Amendment Day panel discussion "Can there be freedom of the press without a press?", from April 2009, and Heidi Hohmann's graduation speech from a few weekends ago. 

I feel this is probably my best column I've written. 

Read about the Future of Journalism and let me know what you think. Thanks!

Newspaper/ Magazine Decline

For those of you not in a journalism major- the newspaper and magazine industry are suffering. Due to new media (online news, television, etc.) companies can no longer afford to keep newspapers in print. But it's not just news media that's in trouble. Anyone heard of the new Kindle? It's an electronic device that is able to fit into your hand that is filled with, well, books. I know I will miss the feel of ink smeared on my fingers, but will you?

Let me know what you think of this "new" development, and watch part of the Charlie Rose interview with Marc Andreesen below (the 2nd video). It explains the changing industry and how he feels about it. 

I will post the link to my next column after it publishes. Surprisingly, it will be about the declining print media industry! Thanks!

Hey All- Read Go Be Who You Are column from Friday, or read Monday's column on faith for Faith Week at the ISU Daily. As always, I love to here comments, questions, etc. so let me know what's on your mind!

Thanks to everyone who reads and comments.

Same sex marriage link

Here is the link to my column on same sex marriage in Iowa. Thank you to all who commented on the blog post. 

Iowa accepts same-sex marriage

OK, we all know this is controversial and have talked about it before, but now it's changing Iowa. How do you feel about it?

Personally, I support gay marriage for a multitude of reasons. My biggest thing is that the only reason we were denying them marriage, is because religion says marriage is between a man and a woman... but religion really doesn't have a place in government- not in the United States, anyway. And so, their ruling that the ban was unconstitutional seems correct to me. 

Let me know what you think and why!

Underage Drinking Link

Hey All- 

Well, here I am after a week long absence. Apparently, sickness is definitely enough to keep me away from the internet. 

Click here to read my column on underage drinking and why Iowa should change its laws, in my opinion. I think it turned out alright, although it is very difficult to discuss these topics in 900 words or less. 

My video blog on faith should be put up soon. 

Later,

Sita