Advocacy

The "Carpe Diem" Cliche

Submitted by Chloe on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 12:30
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Every time I hear “carpe diem,” or any message related to “seize the day,” I shudder at its utter cliché quality. My problem doesn’t lie in the message’s meaning, but in the fact that that it’s just too short. The phrase does not even demand explanation, and so people just schlep it around like nobody’s business. Without an explanation, I don’t feel any substance in the meaning of “carpe diem.” But despite my aversion to this well-worn cliché, I have created my own explanation of “carpe diem” that I actually like. In other words, personalizing a way to think about an old cliché has made the cliché meaningful and persuasive.

Top 3 Societies to Observe

Submitted by Renee on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 12:29
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For considering my top three travel destinations, I considered our current political, socioeconomic and employment economy and thought, "Damn, I wanna see how other countries are pulling it off." Thus, included are my top three Utopian societies...nothing is perfect but work with me.

The Beginning of GLBT Pride

Submitted by Julie on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 12:30
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We’ve all heard of Proposition 8, Matthew Shepherd, and thanks to Hollywood, even Harvey Milk. But when I learned that this year, June 2010 was declared Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride month, I realized I had very little knowledge about the significance of the month of June for GLBT persons or their other significant historical moments aside from those that occurred after my birth.

The Women's Center

Submitted by Renee on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 12:28
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Thinking about LGBT month has led me to think about what has not been openly discussed in regards to the gay community. What immediately came to mind, and what I consider to be an undercover issue in terms of alternative lifestyle, is the development of social cliques within the gay community, particularly among women, or those that choose to be associated with that gender.

Walking for a Cause

Submitted by JStrand on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 12:30
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I had my doubts about signing up for this event, a 39.3 mile walk that raises funds and awareness for the Avon Foundation for Women: For starters, I hate fundraising. I’m one of those people who feels embarrassed and guilty asking people for money, and participants have to raise at least $1800 in order to walk. Second, I could convince none of my friends to do the walk with me so signing up would mean doing the two day walk alone.

Remembering Those Recently Fallen

Submitted by Renee on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 12:29
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Memorial Day is often seen as a time to remember those that have fallen in battles ended long ago. It is the unfortunate truth, however, that many memorials and grave sites visited have held burials much too recently.

 

It is easy to forget that we are fighting a war. No matter your personal or political feelings, troops have been sent to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. Many of these soldiers are kids, people younger than you and me, and often times they are looking to eventually use their service to fund a college education or improve their lives. It is always so jarring to meet a soldier my age that has served overseas. Imagining what they have seen, and not knowing if it is okay to ever ask them.

What We Can Learn From the Oil Spill

Submitted by Betsey on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 12:30
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The giant oil spill off the coast of Louisiana is a wake up call. Americans need to do something about our dependence on oil. And do it quickly. The extent of the spill, as well as the implications it has on wildlife and the oil supply for the country, are all massive. This is a tragedy mostly because of its preventability. Oil rigs are destructive and would be deemed completely unnecessary if we utilized renewable resources to any significant effect in this country.

 

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