Great sentiments
[The column “20-year-old virgin revisited” by Matt Walton] was fantastic. Our world today needs more of these positive morals and at the same time it shared God’s great glory! Let this man write more articles please!
Jonathan Bowmansenior, business management
Class time schedule
I’d like to add some supplementary information to your article on the prospect of changing the time for the start of classes. The plan from Duke University that is being looked at would create 90 minute class blocks (with any 50 minute classes being embedded halfway in them). The primary goals are to increase efficiency and utilization of classrooms, as well as reduce class conflicts and overlaps. One item not mentioned in the article that needs to be considered is the effect on the Centennial Campus schedule, which might be changed to match that on Main Campus. As one of several student members of the subcommittee that will be looking at this issue, I encourage anyone who has questions, concerns, or an opinion to e-mail me at [email protected].
Phillip Roscoesophomore, chemical engineering
Appeal of reason on “tolerance vs. intolerance”
In light of the negative response I have received from my previous post, I wish to make an appeal to the student body:
When does toleration become intolerance? Your support of “Freedom of speech” seems to blind the fact that we don’t have true freedom of speech. Based on the arguments used, we should allow not only these brickyard preachers, but also extremist Muslims who shout “death to the infidels,” or those who preach the value of the Karma Sutra. Do you see the hypocrisy I am worried about? If you say we allow true freedom of speech, then what happens to responsibility? We’re all responsible for the words we speak and the ensuing reactions. The same for these people, who inspire hazing and abuse of those different from them even if in only a handful of people.
Perhaps I would not have been as offended if this was a controlled “free expression” scenario where these guys couldn’t just shout over the voices of people who disagree with them instead of providing an actual rebuttal and all voices are equal. So think for a moment about what it’s like to be the one targeted, day in and day out. Ask yourself “Does intolerance of intolerance breed intolerance?” or “Does tolerance of intolerance breed more intolerance?” Because with this situation, ignorance only breeds tragedy, and we’ve all seen the tragedies we don’t want happening here on the news. Help make your fellow student feel welcome, not ostracized just because they’re different.
Dereck Goolsby-Bearsongsophomore, arts applications
Wolfpack Passion
Passion was strong and bold in Reynolds Coliseum, but in the huge, comfortable confines of the RBC, it is often weak and timid. We were incredibly blessed with Jimmy V who had the gift to inspire, not only the players, but all of us. Jimmy is gone and now it’s up to us. With Carolina coming up Wednesday, it’s time to remember.
What is passion? Passion fuels and fills the heart. It takes you to highs and lows you would not otherwise achieve. It is worn on the outside, not bottled up in a private place. It inspires others to seek out their passion. It is stronger than wins or losses. It does not go down without a fight. It stands up and SHOUTS. It does not sit quietly. It is renewed at each game — in person, on TV, or listening to the radio. It is shared when you wear your red polo or don your cap. It comes in many colors but looks best in RED. It says “Never, ever give up!” It lived large in Reynolds. It will be born again in the RBC! Find your passion, feed your passion, share your passion in the Wolfpack (or sell me your tickets).
Let’s rock the RBC and beat Carolina!
Paul YeagerRaleigh
