Here are the opinions that are floating around our newsroom:

• We could use this space to write beautiful prose on the value of home and how much we miss its majestic serenity, coupled with the tender affection of our parents and the relief one feels after rekindling the fire of fellowship with those friends who have provided a sense of endearment during our formative years. But we won’t. We just really want to go home.

• November has been a dream month this year, but we should have known Iowa weather would get its vengeance. So, get out the coats, gloves, scarves and hand warmers, this winter will be a doosy. Mother nature: give us your best shot.

• Alright students, pay attention here: When – not if – BlueView goes down and you need to access your e-mail, use webmail.drake.edu. It still gets to your e-mail without having to go through that God-forsaken system. Heaven forbid BlueView goes down during class registration. Oh, wait …