We are in the midst of changes. The world is getting flatter every day. No matter what we do, we cannot stop it, nor should we. We have the unique opportunity to set the stage for future generations. We have the opportunity to leave this world in a better place than when we found it.
A few days ago numerous cuts were proposed at the University of Northern Iowa. There have been many rash opinions shared, the gossip mill increased immensely, and personal attacks were made. I have my opinions, but I have sought out information. I have actively participated in civil discussions with my classmates and sought out the opinion of other members of the UNI community.
In this time, I have faced many differing opinions, some of which I have agreed with, others I have not. However, I made that judgment. My time at UNI has been spent educating myself and learning to critically analyze everything I hear. I have heard students complain that their professors are forcing opinions on their students. This is the opportune moment for students to get their voices. We are at UNI to get an education, to form opinions, to question the status quo. The status quo needs to be questioned. We have become complacent in where we are and accept being a good school. We have the potential to be great, we just need to reach it.
As students we need to be reminded that "with great power, comes great responsibility." We have the power to influence our peers, UNI and the surrounding community. We need to take this power and use it to help UNI live up to it's potential. It's not time to start fighting or calling out others, it's time to come together and embrace the next step towards our future.UNI is a place for educating future citizens and preparing them for the world, what better example of the "real world" can we give students than this.
A few days ago numerous cuts were proposed at the University of Northern Iowa. There have been many rash opinions shared, the gossip mill increased immensely, and personal attacks were made. I have my opinions, but I have sought out information. I have actively participated in civil discussions with my classmates and sought out the opinion of other members of the UNI community.
In this time, I have faced many differing opinions, some of which I have agreed with, others I have not. However, I made that judgment. My time at UNI has been spent educating myself and learning to critically analyze everything I hear. I have heard students complain that their professors are forcing opinions on their students. This is the opportune moment for students to get their voices. We are at UNI to get an education, to form opinions, to question the status quo. The status quo needs to be questioned. We have become complacent in where we are and accept being a good school. We have the potential to be great, we just need to reach it.
As students we need to be reminded that "with great power, comes great responsibility." We have the power to influence our peers, UNI and the surrounding community. We need to take this power and use it to help UNI live up to it's potential. It's not time to start fighting or calling out others, it's time to come together and embrace the next step towards our future.UNI is a place for educating future citizens and preparing them for the world, what better example of the "real world" can we give students than this.
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