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By Kelly Lynch, October 1, 2008

 It’s a simple story line that is filled with heart. Greg Kinnear stars as Robert Kearns, the maker of the intermittent windshield wiper. The idea of the windshield wiper might not seem like an extraordinary invention, but to Kearns it is, and when it’s stolen by the Ford Motor Company, he decides to take action. He spends the next few decades, and all of his money, fighting against the big company. This story is a true underdog tale that will have audiences raving.

 

HEAR Jack’s Mannequin, “The Glass Passenger”

 

After frontman, Andrew McMahon, was diagnosed with leukemia, many fans didn’t know if he was going to be able to, or even want to, sing again. Thankfully, he is back with Jack’s Mannequin and giving audiences an intimate look into what he’s gone through since he was diagnosed. The lyrics are a personal diary into what McMahon has felt and has a backdrop of the classic piano rock audiences have grown to expect from the group. The songs are an honest breath of fresh air that audiences have been needing for quite a while.

 

TASTE “Munchie Dip”

 

(Amount of the ingredients corresponds to your hunger.)

 

1. Put any brand of queso dip in a microwavable mixing bowl. 

 

2. Mix in salsa and a handful of goldfish into the bowl.

 

3. Heat in microwave for 2-3 minutes.

 

4. Stir and serve with tortilla chips.

 

Variation for meat lovers: Microwave pre-cooked bacon and blend in after everything is already heated.

 

READ “Guinness World Records 2009”

 

It’s the classic that everyone has glanced through while at the library. Known mostly for the pictures instead of the text, the book is not a hard one to look at or concentrate on but used mainly for the intriguing and unusual content. There are the records set by skill, by genetics, and by just pure insanity, and with this edition, the photographs are 100% new and some are even in 3-D (glasses are provided).

 

LIVE Racquetball

 

Benefits of this unique sport:

 

1. It’s a high level of fitness. In an hour of play, you run an average of two miles. With all of the twisting and turning to hit the ball, your body becomes more toned.

 

2. Increases your hand-eye coordination.

 

3. Franklin College has two courts in the Spurlock Center which gives students a great opportunity to play.