Spring Break
Our Take
Majority opinions of The Red & Black's editorial board
Issue date: 1/7/08 Section: Opinions
New pursuits for 2008
Resolutions for the new semester: don't just get fit - save water, get involved
In honor of the traditional New Year's resolutions, we have comprised a set of not-so-traditional resolutions for you in the upcoming semester.
- Learn to love reality television: It doesn't seem as if the writers' strike will be over any time soon. MTV already has renewed "A Shot at Love," and "Celebrity Apprentice" should provide plenty of opportunities to make fun of The Donald's hair. At the very least, the "American Idol" auditions should be entertaining.
- Avoid public humiliation: Don't land on the front page of The Red & Black. No one wants to spend the night in an Athens-Clarke County jail, and no one wants to have to bail his or her friend out. Save everyone the hassle by making wise decisions after a night downtown, and remember - we know what you did last night.
- Conserve water: Although the state finally received an appreciable amount of rain in December, drought conditions still stand until further notice. Look into adopting a permanent ascetic lifestyle, taking 15-second Marine showers and harvesting the drippings from your air conditioner for drinking water. Get used to it - it could last a long time. And keep praying - God's sure to listen one of these days.
- Vote: Today is the last day to register to vote in the primaries in the state of Georgia. Start off the new year by getting more involved, finding out about the candidates at all levels, and taking action. Do you have an opinion on the war in Iraq? On the economy? On anything? How can you expect it ever to come to anything without taking the most basic step of political involvement in a democracy? Plus, you get a sticker!
- Get involved: While taking the steps to become involved in the politics of our nation, act locally, as well. Make a difference in the University community by sharing your views of the world. Submit columns and letters to the editor to opinions@randb.com.
Resolutions for the new semester: don't just get fit - save water, get involved
In honor of the traditional New Year's resolutions, we have comprised a set of not-so-traditional resolutions for you in the upcoming semester.
- Learn to love reality television: It doesn't seem as if the writers' strike will be over any time soon. MTV already has renewed "A Shot at Love," and "Celebrity Apprentice" should provide plenty of opportunities to make fun of The Donald's hair. At the very least, the "American Idol" auditions should be entertaining.
- Avoid public humiliation: Don't land on the front page of The Red & Black. No one wants to spend the night in an Athens-Clarke County jail, and no one wants to have to bail his or her friend out. Save everyone the hassle by making wise decisions after a night downtown, and remember - we know what you did last night.
- Conserve water: Although the state finally received an appreciable amount of rain in December, drought conditions still stand until further notice. Look into adopting a permanent ascetic lifestyle, taking 15-second Marine showers and harvesting the drippings from your air conditioner for drinking water. Get used to it - it could last a long time. And keep praying - God's sure to listen one of these days.
- Vote: Today is the last day to register to vote in the primaries in the state of Georgia. Start off the new year by getting more involved, finding out about the candidates at all levels, and taking action. Do you have an opinion on the war in Iraq? On the economy? On anything? How can you expect it ever to come to anything without taking the most basic step of political involvement in a democracy? Plus, you get a sticker!
- Get involved: While taking the steps to become involved in the politics of our nation, act locally, as well. Make a difference in the University community by sharing your views of the world. Submit columns and letters to the editor to opinions@randb.com.
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