College Shorts

Author: Adam Schaffer

VIOLENCE STRIKES A DIFFERENT BEIRUT

Last weekend, a game of beer pong at a basement party at the University of Montana grew unruly, resulting in the stabbing of Jerry Brady Stewart, who was hospitalized. Assailant Collan J. Sheppard, 23, apparently became angry after being informed of a "house" rule that states that if an opponent catches the ball after one bounce on his or her side of the table, he or she can shoot it again.

Sheppard, who other partygoers said was noticeably drunk, grew increasingly hostile after other players enforced the rule during a game. When he acted aggressively towards UM sophomore Brenna Gibson, Stewart stepped in to her defense, asking Sheppard to calm down. Sheppard chose instead to ask Stewart to "step outside" to settle the matter. He then stabbed Stewart in the abdomen and the arm with a folding knife.

Sheppard is currently being held on $50,000 bail and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

-Montana Kaimin

"THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM UNH?"

What college student today hasn't been told to "get more involved?" Jeremy Bourgeois, a senior at the University of New Hampshire, is taking that to heart. The 21-year-old Rochester, NH native is on the ballot for state representative as a Democrat this November.

Bourgeois said of his decision, "I think the youth will bring new, fresh and innovative ideas to the state house."

As a political science major, he has considered the various issues facing our country today and cited education, healthcare and the environment as his biggest priorities.

Around the UNH campus, students and teachers alike are optimistic that Bourgeois' presence on the ballot will inspire his fellow classmates to get out and vote. In a swing state like New Hampshire, youth votes can make all the difference.

-The New Hampshire

OSU OVER USC UPSETS 2009 BCS STATUS QUO

A slow start, an entirely new line of defense and a few fumbles brought the University of Southern California to a 27-21 loss against Oregon State University last night.

Despite their No. 1 status, the Trojans just couldn't seal the deal - indeed, had trouble even getting on track at all.

Though the score appears close at first glance, according to the USC players and coach, the loss was hardly a close one.

"We just got knocked around," said USC coach Pete Carroll. "We got beat tonight." This sentiment was reiterated by Kyle Moore, USC's defensive end, who remarked, "They just came out and outplayed us tonight."

Oregon State dominated the game from the start, allowing only three first downs in the first half. They led 21-0 at halftime.

While the second half appeared more promising, as USC racked up three touchdowns, Trojan offense couldn't connect during the final two minutes, and time slipped away from them.

Such a loss will likely force USC down in the polls, a bump on the road that will almost certainly benefit Big Ten and Big 12 teams in the hunt for the BCS title game and put them back in the race.

-The Daily Trojan