Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Bad attitudes of homeless not unfounded

I had a brush with infamy last winter.

As a guest columnist for The Daily, I wrote a somewhat satirical piece about homelessness in Evanston. I thought it obvious I had my tongue planted firmly in cheek, but the piece still inspired an argument or two.

Going to a Catholic school as a kid ingrained two things into me. One was a lifelong hatred of dark blue pants. The second was a general sense of guilt that has stuck with me even though I’m far removed from my days as a frightened altar boy. If you think that this is a good place for a priest joke, insert your own. I’m too lazy.

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Bad attitudes of homeless not unfounded