2008 Woodie Awards
End of Semester: Students reflect on prominent events
Melissa Kurland
Issue date: 12/6/05 Section: Campus News
As this semester comes to a close, many of UNCG's students take a step back and reflect on all that has happened since this semester's beginning. For some August feels as if it were only yesterday and for others this semester has dragged out for what seems like an eternity. Whether it's dealing with issues worldwide, local or campus related events, students have all been affected both positively and negatively this past season.
When students were asked what they were most passionate about relating to the recent current events, the most popular topic was Hurricane Katrina. The general consensus seems to be anger and disappointment with how things were handled.
"There was a break down of control. The top government didn't get things done right and the local government didn't do it. They all messed up. It sucks that majority of the people don't have a place to go. There are too many people trying to point fingers. I stayed up all night watching it on the news," expressed Carlos Iniguez, a Senior.
Another concerned student Rebecca Erickson a Freshman said,
"I think they just brushed it aside. I don't think a lot of politicians [she coughs, Bush, ahem] got involved like they should have."
On a more personal note, for Cory Vikland a Junior, his reflections of this past semester focus on the reality of Iraq.
"While in Iraq, my cousin got shot there. They sent him back to the US to heal up, and then redeployed him. When he re-arrived back to Iraq, he ended up getting his leg blown off in a suicide bombing. I don't feel that the war in Iraq is justifiable."
Aaron Vhelmburg a Senior, found the recent events in France to be most alarming.
"The riots in Paris were very surprising. I have several friends who are studying abroad close to there. It was startling because I didn't think that it would get that bad, that quickly."
In reaction to the recent happenings in Africa, Lisa Elrod a Junior, feels that the media should take more focus on their issues.
When students were asked what they were most passionate about relating to the recent current events, the most popular topic was Hurricane Katrina. The general consensus seems to be anger and disappointment with how things were handled.
"There was a break down of control. The top government didn't get things done right and the local government didn't do it. They all messed up. It sucks that majority of the people don't have a place to go. There are too many people trying to point fingers. I stayed up all night watching it on the news," expressed Carlos Iniguez, a Senior.
Another concerned student Rebecca Erickson a Freshman said,
"I think they just brushed it aside. I don't think a lot of politicians [she coughs, Bush, ahem] got involved like they should have."
On a more personal note, for Cory Vikland a Junior, his reflections of this past semester focus on the reality of Iraq.
"While in Iraq, my cousin got shot there. They sent him back to the US to heal up, and then redeployed him. When he re-arrived back to Iraq, he ended up getting his leg blown off in a suicide bombing. I don't feel that the war in Iraq is justifiable."
Aaron Vhelmburg a Senior, found the recent events in France to be most alarming.
"The riots in Paris were very surprising. I have several friends who are studying abroad close to there. It was startling because I didn't think that it would get that bad, that quickly."
In reaction to the recent happenings in Africa, Lisa Elrod a Junior, feels that the media should take more focus on their issues.
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