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Editorials Cornhuskin’ Competition Mollie Schrull, staff writer It’s Cornhuskin’ season at Mer edith College. This tradition brings about a familiar buzz of energy and school spirit on campus that 1 can appreciate, yet have begun to ruminate over a bit as I reach my final “cornhusking” season as an under graduate student here. In addition to the overall school spirit that Cornhuskin’ un earths, there is also an element of compe tition. As I view the corn-themed decora tions and signs that adorn campus, which gesture towards a unified student body, while, at the same time, I overhear argu ments over who will receive wristbands, whether it’s fair for the same students to have leading roles in their class’ perfor mance every year, and whether or not seniority should be a factor in the judges’ decisions. I question whether or not this tradition reflects the values that have been ingrained in our student body. On the one hand, I view students’ passion towards “cornhusking” as an example of the pride we have in this college and in the special bonds that it has allowed us to gain with our class members. On the other hand, Cornhuskin’ can be seen as a confirmation of the stereotypes that are placed on us as women attending a single-sex institution. I have noticed a disconnect between our slogan “going strong” and the way that the tradition of Cornhuskin actually plays out each year; fundamentally, this discrepancy lies in the fear of true competition. Unfortunately, Cornhuskin’ brings to mind a sense of false unity be tween classes and a vague understanding of competition. Competition forces us to be confident in our strengths and gain a real respect for the talents of those whom we compete against. This respect allows us to connect with our peers on a more sincere level. During true competition, the hardest disappointments do not come from being beaten by our opponents, but oppositely, by beating ourselves when we don’t reach our highest potential. There is no loss of unity in true competition that celebrates the creativ ity of choreography, long hours of prac tice, and school spirit that are all a part of Cornhuskin’. In fact, a stronger bond will be created between classes who are able to truly compete against each other. It is my hope that Cornhuskin’ will begin to exemplify the values that Meredith College wishes to produce in its students, which includes self-confidence, respect for others, and an ability to compete in a form that produces the highest potential from every competitor. Letters to The Editor Dear Editors, Recently the Herald ran a story about students on campus chalk ing the sidewalks with an overly overt Christian message behind them This bothered numerous students on Meredith’s campus that are not Christians’. It can seem like there are no other people’s voices coming through on campus sometimes and tensions between religious groups can flare. This is the reason that the Interfaith Club at Meredith was created, to bring students of all religious traditions together to accomplish a goal for greater good. The Interfaith Club is currently working towards renovating the Prayer Room in the Chapel. In its current state it is not accessible to all students, there are religious symbols displayed in the room that makes it very difficult for various groups to use the room without first having to cover the symbols. Meredith has dropped its affiliation with the Southern Baptist Church, and has chosen to become a secular campus. That being said it is only fair that everyone should feel comfortable expressing their beliefs when on campus without the fear of being judged by others. Anyone that it interested in learning more about other religious traditions than their own should feel free to come to the next Interfaith meeting to learn more about the goals and projects that Interfaith is in volved in. Our next meeting will be on November ii, 2013 in the Chapel Common Room. Interfaith Council The Herald welcomes submissions and letters to the editor. Please include your name and email address. Letters longer than 300 words may be edited to fit space restrictions. Letters containing indecencies or attacks will not be published. The Ring that Binds Julia Dent, managing editor If you have any sort of social media, you’ve probably been bombarded with pictures, statuses, countdowns and tweets of the juniors’ Ring Week for the past few weeks. I know I have. As a junior, I will admit to taking my share of pic tures at Ring Dinner (when else am I going to have a chance at Meredith to wear something besides sweatpants?), but I haven’t been obsessive over my “bling.” I’ve heard squeals of joys and seen eyes rolling about the whole ordeal, as hap pens with all the Meredith traditions. Since freshman year, we’ve heard all the cliches about the onyx; how it’s a symbol of bringing us together in the Meredith sisterhood, taking pride in our school, showing off how far you’ve come in college and so on. For some, they’re continuing a family legacy, and others want to participate in one of Meredith’s oldest and most well-known tradition (even Wikipedia recognizes this) since it’s the only tradition that continues with you outside of Meredith. The summer before my freshman year, I was applying for a debit card at a bank in my hometown south of Fayetteville, and I noticed the woman helping me wore an onyx. When I mentioned to her that I was going to Meredith, she immediately lit up and began reminiscing on her time there. This is what Hove about the onyx; it connects us not only with our classmates, but also with alum nae and future MCGs. Although I won’t be Instagraming a million pictures of it, if you see me around campus. I’ll be wearing my onyx. After all, it’s a reminder of the memo ries I'll hold onto in the future of the place I’ve called home. viaforeverafterblog.com Meredith Hacks: Life Hacks for Avenging Angels! iThis week: Staying Safe Ion Halloween Katy Koop, staff writer Halloween is a great time for MCGs to really ex press themselves- whether that expression manifests it self as the batman, a sexy kit- Ken, or a zombie waitress with a heart of gold, it is a time to have fun, it is a time to be sexy, it is a time to be funny and it is a time to let loose. With that being said, it isn’t just mon sters that go bump in the night on All Hallows Eve. While Halloween festivities are great fun, it’s important to stay safe. First and foremost, it’s important to know the mode of transportation one will be using while avoiding getting hit by another persons’ mode of transportation. For those 21 and over, and those that may not be, establish a designated driver, get a taxi, get a party bus, or even take advantage of the transportation Raleigh has to offer- the Wolfline, CatBus, or even the Rhine. In addition. for those partying on Hills borough Street or Fayetteville Street Mall or any other met ropolitan area - it is important to be aware of cars. Wear re flective and bright clothing - at least one piece. Halloween almost always calls for neon clothing and glow sticks. Take advantage of that to increase safety. Additionally, it is im portant to be smart in social situations. As great as the free dom of expression that Hal loween affords is, the world isn’t always a safe place for women. This is not reason to not wear the sexy kitten cos tume- but to be smart about it. Don’t accept a drink from a stranger, watch the drink being poured and make sure nothing is being slipped into it. If creeped out by some guys at a party, let people know. Don’t travel alone and if nec essary bring mace. Most importantly, if you’re in a tight spot this Hal loween, whether it is you don’t think you’re sober enough to go home or you don’t feel safe and you don’t know how to get away, you can call campus se curity at 919-760-8888. This isn’t to say that a MCG shouldn’t party with all the ghouls, demons and pop culture references this Hal loween. A Meredith Angel, whether she goes as one or not, should be able to have a fun and safe Oct. 31.
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