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Empanadas, tamales and tacos for Christmas Eve dinner instead of baked, honey-glazed ham? Thanksgiving breakfast instead of Thanksgiving dinner? Sounds as far from traditional as my Jehovah’s Witness friend showing up to a Halloween party dressed as the Easter Bunny. If something is not “traditional,” can it still be a tradition?

With the onset of cold, winter-like weather, I am quite chagrined about having to give up one of my new favorite pastimes: watching young, male, Olympic-style students strut their stuff in their royal blue short shorts. I don't even have to exit my car to enjoy the view. These young men run right along Canyon Road for all to see. I sometimes feel like motioning to the other drivers, 'Hey, runners at three o'clock!' I admit, I am getting along in years, and my eyesight isn't what it used to be, but I can still see well enough to know that the covers of romance novels don't compare. The sight of those bulging six-packs and buns of steel are a wonder to behold!

BYUSA has enjoyed one-party rule for too long. If BYU were a state, we would face scrutiny from the international community and possible sanctions until we started having free and fair elections.

Recently, while walking back to my car with my date, I found my car hitched up to a tow truck. I had parked legally and was furious. I told the man to unhook my vehicle.

For every freshman at BYU, finding a place to live to a big concern. BYU offers on-campus housing and off-campus student housing for incoming freshman to choose from.

Every male at BYU is a witness to the collateral damage of the missionary age-change announcement over a year ago. While we rejoice in the gathering of Israel, the populating of Israel has taken a detrimental blow. Of course, none of us would suggest a revision of divine inspiration; that would be blasphemous. However, action must be taken to ensure that the LDS society continues to stand firm upon its foundation — the family.

Before Christmas a letter ran written by someone who hates the new water fountains in the HBLL. However, I love the new water fountains, especially since I carry a reusable water bottle around like many planet-conscious students. Also, I don't have to find a fountain every time I want water.