Archives - Erik Chiodo
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We need a hero; we need Phil Collins
If you are a ‘90s baby, odds are that you’ve seen Disney’s “Tarzan.” This movie is where I first found my true love. It was not Jane. Rather, it was with the angel whowas responsible for the whole movie’s soundtrack. That man is Phil Collins. If you don’t know who Phil Collins is, Google him. […]
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On chopsticks
This is my second article inspired by an arbitrary word, so here goes nothing. I’m glad this word came up because I have an affinity for Asian culture, namely Japanese culture. Over the years, I’ve honed my chopstick abilities and have also learned some chopstick etiquette along the way. I personally feel that chopsticks are […]
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On squirrels
While walking to class, have you ever noticed the squirrels meandering around? Since I was a little kid, I have also wondered what it would like to be a squirrel. How do they communicate? Where do squirrels live? Do they have small bartering economies where they trade nuts for sticks or vice versa? Squirrels always […]
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On cheesecake
I’ve been thinking about something lately…what is so funny about cheesecake? Nothing, really. I didn’t know what to write about for this week’s article, so I asked for a random word. Sophomore Dani Douglas said, “Cheesecake.” So, that is what I’m going to write about. I always found it odd how cheesecake came about. Many […]
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Rent-a-parent: An ingenious solution
Let’s face it. College is a busy place with busy people. Sometimes, we forget when our laundry is piling up and needs our attention. It gets so out of hand sometimes that when people are flying over Rochester, instead of seeing snow, they believe that they are seeing people’s neglected white articles of clothing. As […]
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What is love? Baby don’t hurt me!
Love is in the air. I’m not sure how this commonly accepted phrase limits love to only the air. Why can’t love be in the ocean too? Valentine’s Day has become extremely commercialized to the extent where people spend whatever money they have left over from Christmas on loved ones. Valentine’s Day is the ugly […]
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Taking the plunge
Recently, I made the wise decision to sign up for the annual Polar Plunge, in which participants take a dip in Lake Ontario’s frigid winter waters. Fairly straightforward, right? Wrong. I had a few expectations prior to signing up for this event. I thought that we would be able to witness polar bears dive into […]
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Self-driving cars suck
What’s the deal with these autonomous cars, self-driving cars for the layman? When I first heard about these self-driving cars, my first reaction was one of shock, horror, and “Gosh, this is stupid.” Sure, it’s pretty neat that car manufacturers are endorsing innovation through technological advancements, but it seems to me that self-driving cars are […]
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A pain in the glass
I’ve made a grave error. During Winter Break, I went for an annual eye checkup and was given the option to pick out new glasses. I decided on a spiffy-looking pair of Ray-Bans. Fair enough, right? Well, the next question the lady asked me threw me for a loop. She suggested that instead of the […]
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There’s snow way it’s already here
I never understand why everyone is so happy for snow. For the seasoned veterans who have dealt with Rochester’s winters before, we know that when the first major snowfall rolls around, winter is here to stay. After conducting some research, I was able to come up with a useful formula for predicting how long Rochester’s […]
