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February 14, 2006
Halos and pitchforks, Hamline Style
NAY to HEAT for refusing to choose a band. They instead cop out and option for a DJ to play music for EYOP, as the Oracle reported on Feb. 7. They want a DJ from B96 or KDWB. These two stations are focused on new music, with B96 focusing on more rap/hip-hop, while KDWB proclaims that it is “#1 for today’s hit music.” Seemingly, this is limiting the choice of music that will be played. Instead of putting heads together, taking a survey or soliciting opinions from movers and shakers around campus, we’re going to listen to compressed digital music. A live band brings more energy to EOYP. We understand a band requires a fair amount of funds, but according to the HEAT budget, which is posted on www.hamline.edu/husc/budgets, HEAT has $35,121.05 allotted for the EOYP. We think you can find an acceptable band.
NAY to irresponsible and excessive drinking at Fire Ball. It is embarrassing and immature. No one wants to ride on a bus with someone vomiting in the back seat, and no one should have to put up with it. Fire Ball is not the occasion to make a fool of yourself in front of your peersč save that for your own time. HEAT should not need to administer breathalyzer tests at all, but the few ruin it for the many.
YEA to online evaluations. These can be a great benefit not only to professors, but to students as well. The advice given can help future students have a more enjoyable learning experience. For professors, especially new faculty members, evaluations offer insightful information to the quality of the course.
YEA to those attending the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Forty-six students applied, and 38 will attend. Professors Mike Reynolds and Bill Wallace have great reason to celebrate the university’s Collaborative Research Program, and we only expect the number of applicants and attendants to increase.
Finally, a NAY to the extraneous spending on Valentine’s Day. It is unnecessary and improper. You don’t need to spend an extreme amount of money to impress the person you love. We encourage Valentine’s supporters to disregard the affects of extensive commercialism and celebrate in a more personal way, such as a quiet dinner at home. Face it, we’re cash-strapped already.
Posted by dwright at February 14, 2006 02:24 PM
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