Tag: cars
Letters to the Editor
I just wanted to make a comment about the article “Taking It to the Streets” by Mark Vidal (Nov. 21).
Time to part ways with the ca-VAL-e-ay
Many things happen over the span of nine years. I, for one, have lived in eight separate apartments in four states on opposing sides of the country. My hair has gone through many phases of colors. I’ve gone through about 50 goldfish.
Respect the sanctity of the left lane
A few things about me: I commute a long distance to ULV, I am not a morning person, and I am easily distracted. Therefore, I am perpetually in a hurry to my classes.
Faculty and staff have memorable rides
It seems like car enthusiasts and many non-enthusiasts are able to define the different eras of their lives by what car they owned, had in their family or were around most often at that time.
Tire maintenance is critical to safety and efficiency
It may seem hard to believe, but arguably the most important parts on your vehicle in terms of efficiency, safety and performance are the tires. Even though the amount of each tire’s surface touching the ground at any given time is relatively tiny, those four contact patches, as they are known, have the final say when it comes to acceleration, braking and steering. As a result, it should go without saying that keeping those big rubber hoops in top form is a very big deal.