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Volume 33 Issue 4
Another
January 25, 2013
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Every four years Washington D.C. elongates its moment in the sun to host one of the most public job signings in the world: the Presidential Inauguration. On January 21st, 2013, the fifty-seventh Presidential Inauguration inducted Barack Obama back into the White House for four more years. This multi-million dollar event featured a week’s worth of celebration, including the Inaugural Ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol, the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, and a variety of inaugural balls and galas to boot. Last Inau guration, Barack Obama became the first president of color of the United States, and the event obtained historic and symbolic significance worldwide. A record-breaking 1.8 million people attended. It was, beyond a doubt, a huge moment in history. The 2013 Inauguration was the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol’s Dome under President Abraham Lincoln. In commemoration, the official theme of this year was “Faith in America’s Future,” highlighting the faith the builders of the Capitol Dome had in the future of the United States even as the Civil War threatened to tear the young republic apart. As if that wasn’t enough, the Inauguration happened to fall on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Ordinarily, the Inauguration takes place on January 20th, but because this fell on a Sunday the ceremony was moved to the next day. The president took the oath of office privately on the 20th and again on the 21st during the public Inaugural Ceremony. The 2009 Inauguration Ceremony was magnificent by any measure. It included musical selections ranging from Aretha Franklin and Yo-Yo Ma to the patriotic tunes of U.S. Military Bands. Afterwards, the Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue drew media and spectators alike. Later in the evening, the Inaugural Ball attracted the presence of Washington’s most prominent politi cal figures, kicking off the myriad of celebrations that light up the capitol during Inauguration week. Few intended to make the 1,000-mile trip to witness the Inauguration in person, yet many students still said they planned to watch the Inauguration on television. Although any major enthsiasm toward this year’s inauguration is lacking, the interest is present. “He’s the president,” sophomore Nate Richman stated. “I am watching.” It may be 1,000 miles away, it may be for an incumbent president, but the Inauguration nonetheless represents an important event for the United States and the world. It represents a choice made by Americans to stand by a president who has faced many challenges in the past four years, and will no doubt face more to come. Despite political differences, the 2013 Inauguration is a time for Americans to come together and remember our past while supporting the president’s faith in America’s future. Madison Hobbs, staff writer
Edina’s Jerry’s Foods gets a renovation for the 21st century Those who frequently drive on Vernon Avenue might have noticed a change at one of Edina’s best-known institutions: Jerry’s Foods has redesigned itself, even changing its iconic sign. The new sign, a strange sight to some students used to Jerry’s classic look, has elicited mixed reviews.“Personally, I’m infuriated by this new sign. It’s just not the same,” said junior Adair Andre, a selfdescribed Jerry’s fan. The sign is just the most obvious of the changes at Jerry’s - the inside is where most of the renovations are taking place. The revolving door, a very popular entrance, has been removed in favor of a traditional automatic door. “I miss spinning around in endless circles,” Andre reminsiced. According to the Jerry’s website, the door was removed because it made the heating systems inefficient. Still, if you’re missing it, you can at least watch its last moments; Jerry’s has posted a video of the door’s removal on its website. Jerry’s meat section will be revamped to include USDA Choice, USDA Prime and Certified Angus Beef. They will also have a greater selection of Jerry’s Signature Gourmet Burgers and other meats like kabobs and sausages. The management will be adding a special cake design center, so you can personalize your cake orders. The rest of the bakery will be extended as well. Additionally, Jerry’s is upgrading their refrigerators in the dairy and frozen aisles in order to be more energy-efficient. The gift, card, and floral selections will also expand. Jerry’s will remain open during all of the remodeling, so don’t worry about your shopping being interrupted. Check out jerrysremodel.com for a blog, an interactive map, and more details and updates about the renovation. Sarah Nealon, features editor
photo by Sloane Nielsen
The new Jerry’s new logo, as seen on their sign on Vernon Ave.
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