Skipping Class

While everyone can agree that experience is a valid part of the college experience it is not the prime concern.The value of education over experience in colleges is important because college is pricey. Experience can be obtained for free, but for those who pay for the purpose of learning our universities should be stricter. If our colleges aren't for learning, where do those who want to learn turn to?

Daycare for Scholars

In Rob Herbert's article in the New York Times, Herbert is upset by the influx of students who leave college without a valuable experience. He claims that students are spending less time hitting the books, and more time hitting the bottle and partying. With the statistic that "easier" majors are being offered, he crutches this argument to point out that our wealth is from experiences, not academics.

Most of the problem here comes from the fact that little is taken away from colleges. It is partially the students fault for not studying as vigerously, but Herbert digresses that colleges are not pushing students enough. I agree with his claim, because more often than not I see people pushed to the route of college when they could instead be spending their "party time" more wisely. However, I disagree that college graduates suffer from the party syndrome. If, in fact, colleges are too easy then I don't think the students can share as much of the blame. As for me, college requires determination that not all have the willpower to harness. Even if some freshman and sophomore courses are like daycare for some, the end result is that I've left with more than a degree and party experience.

Diet Santa

During this past holiday season, Fox News’ John Tantillo argued that Santa Clause is too fat. He insists that although Santa is caring, jolly, and generally a favorable character in the light of the season, he is a flawed role model because of his belly. With childhood obesity rates at their highest, it is the children that are really at stake. While I agree that children need to aspire for fitness and athleticism, I disagree that Santa should be "redesigned." Santa is just a character and I can't imagine him idolized in the same way as rock stars, attorneys, presidents or doctors.