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editorial An introspective hello Meredith Herald staff Editors: Elizabeth G. Almond and Joye M. Hajges Business Manager: Suzanne Gvyynn Advertising lUanagen Meredith Gmehn Staff Writers: Kelly Bums Becky Butts Jennifer Com Vanessa Goodman Alison Hilton Angie Stroud Nano^ Weatherly Photographers Anne Bailey Kimberly Cook Michelle Michael Advisor Dr. Robert Kochersberger. Jr. The Meredith Herald Is located in the basement of Jones Chapel. Address correspondence to: The Meredith Herald, box xl33, Mere dith College. Raleigh. NC 27607- 5298. Phone (919) 829-8599. Advertising rates available upon request Edrtorial Policy The Meredith Herald \s published by the students of Meredith Col lege during the academic year. The paper is funded by the college and through advertising. The Herald will not print material containing personal attacks, insults, ridicule, or libelous statements. All letters to the editors must be signed unless othenA/ise discussed with the editors. The opinions expressed on the editorial page do not necessarily reflect those of the college admin istration. faulty, or student body. The //e/ay welcomes criticism and will respond promptly to any submitted in writing and signed by the writer. 2 October 1, 1987 Meredith Herald "We are depending on you... to lead us into the next millenium." said Representa> tive Betsy L Cochrane in her speech at this year's Founder’s Day celebration. That’s quite impnsssive coming from someone as important as Representative Cochrane. Cochrane, a 1958 graduate of Meredith College, is a representative from Alison (fiiton It's on the television. It’s on the radio. It's in the newspapers. Now. it's on Mere dith's campus. No, it’s not the T^manian flu. It's the celebration of the 200th birthday of the American Constitution. Wait a minutel E)on't stop reading! You’ve got me all wrong. This column is not just another sentimental journey down the constitutional road. letters the 37th district in the State House of Representatives and House Minori^ Leader She Is also a teacher highly concerned with academic excellence in bo^ the classroom and in state education as a whole. Overall, she is a woman of outstanding achievement And she is depending on us for the wel- fere of the future. Ok^. So you’ve got me half wrong. What this is about is the Constitution, but specifically about what it means to be a citizen of the United States. In 1986.1 told anyone who would listen that that was the year I would become a U.S. citizen. V\fell, it's 1987 now, and I’m still telling the same people the same thing. They just smite and look at me with that ‘I'll believe it when it hits national televi sion' look. I guess my lack of motivation is explained by my igncrance of v^at being a to editor She is depending on us, me. you: the students of Meredith College. Cochrane’s address. 'Come the Millenium' could not have come at a more appropriate time. ara at the start of another academic year. This time of new beginnings allows us to choose new directions, set new goals for ourselves, establish new friendships as well as strengthen and renew old ones. Most importantly, this is an opportunity for new gnDwth. Soon we will fill the positions of leadership that are now held by our instruc tors and parents. The future depends on us. Wfe depend on each other. Each step we take In our growth at Meredith brings us closer to our Individual futures'as well as the future of our sodety and the world. As Rep. Cochrane emphasized, now If the time fbr us to set priorities and get moving towart the future that we are responsible for are going to have a wondertui year. citizen means. Because I was thirteen when I moved to the States, being a British dtizen doesn't mean much to me—except that I have an accent to go with the title. All I know about the privileges of being a British dtizen is having the right to vote. Of course, fbr me. that means getting an absentee ballot a year ahead of elections and tiguring out who I think should head the government of a country I haven’t lived in for seven years. So why. you ask, aren’t I camping out In front of the Immigration/Naturalization offices in Chariotte? It’s not IJiat simple. Letmeaskyouaquestion. Ifyou lived In a country with greater opportunities than in the U.S. (this Is hypothetically absurd, of course) where demaracy was even greater than in the U.S.. but you couldn’t remain a dtizen of that county unless you gave up your U5. citizenship, would you do It?. Although I take my citizenship for granted, when it comes down to a question such as I just posed to you. the answer isn't a clearut yes or no. Suddenly, Patriotism puts her anm anjund my shoulder and says. “Look, nrate. you’re letting your country down.” Call me preachy, call me what ^u like. But think about what citizenship means to you and what it vi/ould mean Ifyou had to give that honor up. This is your space in the Meredith Herald, Here our readers have the chance to speak out on any issue concerning campus life and express personal opinions. If you have opinions, questions or suggestions, don't just complain—write about it! The Meredith Herald djxip box is located in Cate Center beside the box office. The Editors also welcome letters (typed or hand written neatiy) delivered in person to either 211 Barefoot or 328 Heilman. Representative Bet^ L Cochrane delivers an Inspiring qieech to seniorsand faculty on Founder’s Day (photo l^y Steve Wilson). A British view of tlie American Constitution
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