2008 Woodie Awards
Go do something on campus and participate
Tony Patrico
Issue date: 10/11/07 Section: Opinion
With homecoming wrapping up, there are few things that can be spotted around campus. During last week's festivities, everyone seemed to be interested in what's happening on and around campus. Now that homecoming is over, the quad seems barren at times.
Last week, not a day could pass without a fraternity, sorority or school club setting up a booth or table around the quad passing out sno-cones, ice cream, root beer floats or candy. This week? The most action this campus saw was during Preview SIUE when roughly 2,000 high school students were here.
But, knowing that homecoming is supposed to be something special and stand out from the rest of the year, it seems besides one week out of the year, students are in hiding.
For example, the soccer games on Friday night brought in more than 2,000 fans. Not only is this beneficial for the players to play in front of such a large crowd, but it also makes the event more fun.
Meeting someone at the soccer game can create a long- lasting friendship, or even a relationship. Take for example a "guy meets girl" scenario that happened right here on campus.
Guy goes to soccer game. Guy has fun and acts crazy. Girl notices guy. Guy notices that girl is noticing guy. Guy approaches girl. Guy and girl fall in love. To be continued. (Yes, they are still together.)
It's not a matter of becoming a soccer fan, or becoming an active member of our campus. It's a matter of getting out and making the most of your four (or more) years here.
If your idea of a good college life is going to class every day, studying hard, passing your classes, making the dean's list and graduating with honors, that's great. You will have gotten what you want out of college and will get a great job.
However, don't think it can't be said that many people go to college for the experience. Going to your first keg party, living next to a girl at the dorms, going to your first college sporting event, painting the Rock, playing intramural sports and passing your classes, when you do go, and graduating with a 'C' average.
There are no guidelines on how you should go to college. No one will tell you that this is how it has to be done. That is the beauty of going to college. You are on your own, now make sure that you act like it.
Whether you are a bookworm, a jock, a theater major, an activist, a follower or a leader, get out there and do something. Play a sport, attend a sport, attend a play, try out for a play or join a Greek organization. Make yourself stand out.
Regardless, there are certain things that you can do while attending this university. Inform yourself about everything that's available and maybe someday, you can look back and say, "Yup, I remember that guy that said I can do something with my life."
Look me up, I'll be waiting for your call.
Last week, not a day could pass without a fraternity, sorority or school club setting up a booth or table around the quad passing out sno-cones, ice cream, root beer floats or candy. This week? The most action this campus saw was during Preview SIUE when roughly 2,000 high school students were here.
But, knowing that homecoming is supposed to be something special and stand out from the rest of the year, it seems besides one week out of the year, students are in hiding.
For example, the soccer games on Friday night brought in more than 2,000 fans. Not only is this beneficial for the players to play in front of such a large crowd, but it also makes the event more fun.
Meeting someone at the soccer game can create a long- lasting friendship, or even a relationship. Take for example a "guy meets girl" scenario that happened right here on campus.
Guy goes to soccer game. Guy has fun and acts crazy. Girl notices guy. Guy notices that girl is noticing guy. Guy approaches girl. Guy and girl fall in love. To be continued. (Yes, they are still together.)
It's not a matter of becoming a soccer fan, or becoming an active member of our campus. It's a matter of getting out and making the most of your four (or more) years here.
If your idea of a good college life is going to class every day, studying hard, passing your classes, making the dean's list and graduating with honors, that's great. You will have gotten what you want out of college and will get a great job.
However, don't think it can't be said that many people go to college for the experience. Going to your first keg party, living next to a girl at the dorms, going to your first college sporting event, painting the Rock, playing intramural sports and passing your classes, when you do go, and graduating with a 'C' average.
There are no guidelines on how you should go to college. No one will tell you that this is how it has to be done. That is the beauty of going to college. You are on your own, now make sure that you act like it.
Whether you are a bookworm, a jock, a theater major, an activist, a follower or a leader, get out there and do something. Play a sport, attend a sport, attend a play, try out for a play or join a Greek organization. Make yourself stand out.
Regardless, there are certain things that you can do while attending this university. Inform yourself about everything that's available and maybe someday, you can look back and say, "Yup, I remember that guy that said I can do something with my life."
Look me up, I'll be waiting for your call.
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