We all get bored of the radio after a while. Even the most devoted Z-100 listener realizes they repeat the same songs in what seems like a two-hour rotation. So I've decided to make a driving playlist. I've taken into account who you're driving with and the driving situation.

Last week, General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner publicly announced that his company will need $25 billion to stay afloat. This announcement was made around the same time as their third-quarter results came in at a whopping loss of $5 billion. Since Wagoner's statement, many economists and politicians have argued whether bailing out the "dinosaur" of a company is necessary.

In response to your recent editorial "Lack of 'Fair' Career Fair," we would like to clarify for your readers the efforts made by both the Career Center and the School of Communication. While it is true that Newsday was the only print organization to attend the Fair on Friday, Nov.

I voted for change, not continuity, but who cares what I think. In her book, "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin describes how Lincoln basically pulled in all the people who had been running against him into his cabinet because he was more concerned about "How can we get this country through this time of crisis?" In turn, Lincoln appointed three of his rivals for the GOP presidential nomination to his Cabinet-three men who at the time loathed him.

Haunting images of the cemeteries of Scotland were put on display on Nov. 7, on the tenth floor of the Axinn Library. In conjunction with the third annual "LGBT Symposium: Queer Iconography," the Hofstra Museum Gallery's latest exhibit, "Sacred to the Memory: Photographs by Robert Reinhardt" gave a close up look at the beauty and also the deterioration of Scotland's burial grounds.

The Student Government Association will be considering a measure that raises the student activity fee at its next senate meeting in two weeks, The Chronicle has learned. The proposal, still in the works, would increase the amount charged on students' tuition bill in order for SGA to appropriate more money for student clubs.

Political Science Professor David Green attempted to answer the question, "Has Europe solved the problem of war?" in the 34th Distinguished Faculty Lecture held during common hour at the Guthart Cultural Center Theater on Wednesday. His answer was a clear cut "it depends," but past that humorously indecisive response, Green outlined the major causal factors for the long peace of Europe.

"The 'Stitches and Staples' is my favorite. It's not technically the best but it shows the direction I want. It's off the canvas. I don't want to fight with my painting; I want to go with it." Christina Makrakis, a senior painting major, describes the paintings in her show, "Adrenaline," featured in Calkins Hall.

Poet Molly Peacock infused both humor and drama into her poetry to make it come alive in the Monroe Lecture Center this past Tuesday night. "She casts a spell and awakens us to the here and now," said Phillis Levin, a close friend of Peacock's and the University's poet-in-residence.

The University hosted Stuart H. Altman, former dean of the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, and Sol C. Chaikin, professor of National Health Policy at Brandeis University on Wednesday to speak about the 2008 elections results and the future of health care, over breakfast.

Hofstra University celebrated senior day in style by defeating the Northeastern University Huskies 42-14. The Pride's high-octane offense paced itself behind the legs of sophomore Everette Benjamin and freshman Brock Jackolski. The two running backs combined for 218 yards, part of the 523 yard offensive display put on by the Pride.

Leave it to Ravens Line Backer Ray Lewis, who during a midweek press conference said he would be "Insulted" if the giants ran on the Number 1 Run Defense in the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens have not let up a 200 yard rushing game in what seemed like an eternity (10 years to be exact).

1) Jets (7-3) after getting clobbered by San Diego 48-29 in Week 3, and then dropping the overtime game in Oakland, just about everybody - Jets fans included - counted Gang Green out of contention. Now, a Bills' four-game losing streak, coupled with the HUGE win on Thursday night, has New York in the driver's seat in the AFC East.

Muhammad Ali captured headlines for his memorable performances in forging one of the greatest boxing careers in history. But his ability to engage fans, media and opponents with his words helped the former prolific fighter become more than just a sports star.

Almost 900 Long Island households will be eligible for free weatherization kits that can save them 10 to 15 percent on energy bills this winter and year round. New York Power Authority (NYPA) chief Richard Kessler made the announcement Thursday in Freeport, his first appearance on Long Island since ending his 10-year tenure at the helm of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) last month.

The University's alumni involved in national politics continued to have a presence in the past week. Phil Schiliro, class of 1979, a former adviser to Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) who was an adviser to President-elect Barack Obama's campaign, was announced as the administration's head of congressional relations.

Has Hofstra football finally found their identity? I would like to think so. This past weekend Hofstra was able to beat Northeastern by 28 points. This blowout proved to the Pride and their fans that Hofstra is not a bad team. Now I know what you are thinking, "Yes Hofstra won, but Northeastern was only 4-6.

Last Saturday in the main event of UFC 91, something happened that seemingly hadn't happened for ages in a professional fight: what was supposed to happen. Don't be fooled by the naysayers, Brock Lesnar should be the UFC Heavyweight Champion, and even if you don't agree with that, you must concede that he definitely should have beat Randy Couture.

Mayor of Hempstead Village Wayne Hall held a press conference yesterday condemning the recent acts of violence spurred by the brutal slaying of an Ecuadorian man in Patchogue on Nov. 8. Hall, along with leaders from both the African-American and the Hispanic communities, stood united at the press conference as Hall spoke about the recent events.

A small crowd of both University members and local citizens gathered across the street from Public Safety last Saturday to protest the recent passing of Proposition 8 in California. Enraged protestors chanted, "What do we want? Marriage equality!" against the rain and honking traffic, as they held up signs supporting their cause.