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Campus Opinion ^lcr\.iiith HcriJd _2 Letter to the editor: Spirit of Cornhuskin' excellent Dear Editor, Cornhuskin' is sponsored by theMerediih Reaeation Association. This organization works hard to prepare for the week of Cornhuskin', and a lot of time and energy are put into every detail- The students of Meredith College are the women who plan and organize every aspect of this tradition. Again, I say the student.s. There are a couple of people who need to be addressed for their actions during the week of Cornhuskin': —To the faculty member who did not wish to cooperate with MRA when asked to move to the appropriate seating section: I can only say respect is something that should be given to everyone, no matter what age, color, or ethnic group they may be. You among all people should know tliis since you teach it. We are all adults here and should be treated like it. Students give teachers respect in the classroom and therefore it makes sense that teachers should giveus respect when at an event organized and planned To tlie students who did not wish to participate in Cornhuskin’: No one should be forced to participate in something they do not wish to. The problem is when those people show no respect towards tiie ones who wish to piirticipate. Cornhuskin’ is the biggest tradition at Meredith College and is enjoyed by many students, staff, facuhy, and alumnae. Li the future if you wish not to take part in the events held on campus, please show respect to those who dedicate tl«ir tune and energy to make the event a success. My past experience with Cornhuskin’ was not what I thought to be pleasurable but that changed this year. 1 can iionestly say, “I had FUN!" I feel the students need to be commended on the warm and friendly spirit presented during Cornhuskin'. Even though there were disappointing times and hard decisions needing lo be made, the overall attitude of everyone was excellent. 1 would like to thank all the classes for their hard work and cJedication during the week of Cornhuskin’. I would also like lo give my appreciation to the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development for tlieir continuous help and support. Thank you! Sincerely. Kelly Conkling President. MerediUi Recreadon Association Editorial: Delay in mail a big problem on campus By Kristin Davis As acollege freshman, I found it difficult to leave the high school friends that 1 h:td grown close to. Before leaving home, we exchanged addresses, hoping to receive an occasional letter from each otlier. But when I arrived here at Meredith, I found that those letters came few and far between. And sometimes it wasn’t because my friends weren’t writing. I found that the mail system is somewhat of an inconvenience, I have no problem with the outgoing mail. I’ve mailed letters, and tliey’ve been received the next day. But 1 have a hard time uDderstandlng the delay in incoming mail. Mymomhas a thing with maihshe is a greeting card freak, and she loves sendingcards.Shesends meclosetotwoorthreeaweek.Becausemyhometownisonly an houraway from Raleigh, she mails tlie cards hoping they will be at Meredith, in my hands, within two days (three at the most). She asked me once, “Have you received the Thanksgiving card I sent to you?" At thatiuomeni 1 realized 1 had not received any mail from her in a week. The next day when 1 went to the mail box, I had four c;irds from my mom (and the Thanksgiving card was not present). I simply don’t understand why there is a delay in getting our mail out. And it’s not always something as trivial as a greeting card or letter. 1 had a friend who was expecting a paycheck from her employer here in Raleigh. She needed the clieck by the end of the week, and herbossmailed thecheck Monday to besureitgot here in time. Needless to say, she didn't get the check on lime, and she thought that perhaps her boss forgot to send it to her. After spending a weekend borrowing money, my friend received her check ilie next Monday. r ve tried to get u.‘:ed to going to the mailbox and walking away empty handed and disappointed, I understand that Meredith’s post office is not overflowing with employees and that mail for over 2,000 women can get pretty deep. Maybe tliis is an indication thatmorehelp is needed. All I'm asking for IS a little timely mail! Letter to the editor: Women of the 90s should respect each others choices Dear Editor, It was often told to me during my childhood that it is not wise to pass judgment on others. It is wise, however, to fully research a topic before you discuss it openly. I am writing in reference the recent article in tlie Meredith Herald, concerning women who work at Thee Dollhouse, I feel tliat It is necessary as women of tlie90’s, to recogni?« and respeci oiliers’ opinions and clioices. In order for anyone to understand why .«iomeone docs someiliing you must either discuss the matter with them or experience what tliey are going through. Did you interview any of the women who work at Tliee Dollhouse before you fonnulated your opinion? If you would have done so. you would have realized tliatseveralof those women arecoilegestudents who are paying ihcirown tuition. As amatierof fact, a few of them are Meredith “Angels." You would liave also discovered a few divorced niotliers who are crying to raise iheirchitdren, despite the lackofinput from their ex-.spouses. You would have also discovered that, altliough they work in such a place, they are extremely intelligent, hard-working, goal oriented women who realize the importance of an education. If you would have given the situation further thought, you would have realized that there are men in a corporate setting who rob. kill, and clieat their fetlow man for a doll'ir. There are also “men" who dance and strip for a living. So, whether the money is being stuffed in a G-stiing or being acquired through a hostile tiikeover is beside tlie point. What is importunt is that we should all le:irn to stop passing judgment upon each other. It is not up to us to judge why someone does something. It is up to us lo do wliat we feel God wants us to do: respectourfeflow human being, loveoneanother.and besupporiive.l feel extremely uneasy when people pass judgmeni. We must always think aboui things before wc open our mouths to express an opinion. It often .saves us from a lot ofheiiriache and it prevents us faun having to eat our words. I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this one, Arinn. 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