Sunday, March 16, 2003

The Youth Of America Is All Gravy, Baby

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The faltering economy, rising gasoline prices and a looming war appear to have done little to stem the annual spring break migration by thousands of college students intent on partying.

At St. Patrick's Day Festivites this weekend I was kind of surprised no guy or girl came up to me and said, "Hey! What's your name? Even though our economy is faltering and war is looming, this is a great party!"

For those of you who have let the world's problems spoil a good time, take this deep advice:

Rachael Tombolesi, 19, a sophomore at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, said she has several friends in the military who have been sent to Kuwait.

"They just say `If I can't have fun, you can have fun, it's all gravy, baby,'" she said.

To read the full NY Post article, click here.

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