Physical Education... in Community College?

I understand having to take PE class in elementary school and middle school, maybe even high school. But in community college? That just seems silly.

Ok, maybe it's not a requirement, but why do I see several students a day walking around campus in the Greendale Community College PE uniform? Haven't we all moved past the humiliation of short shorts? Don't get me wrong, I fully support staying in shape and working out. It's important to stay in shape and looking your best. You never know who you'll run into in your next class.

However, while I'm on the subject of PE classes, I think it's crucial that I report on the billiards match that took place in the student union earlier this week between Coach Bogner and student Jeff Winger. I was simply eating a salad, of course, minding my own business when Jeff Winger walked into the cafeteria, pool stick in hand and approached Coach Bogner who was at the communal pool table with a few other students.

Before my eyes I saw what turned out to be the best pool match anyone could see. Jeff Winger is certainly easy on the eyes and I often admire him as he struts across campus with his Spanish study group. But, that boy can always play a mean game of pool.

By the end of the match we all saw a little more of the coach and Jeff than we needed to see, but from the passionate embrace between the two opponents, it appeared they settled any argument or misunderstanding they might have had. And, I'm assuming Jeff passed the class.

And seeing Jeff is those PE shorts has made me second guess my initia