My story

For my story, I interviewed Kristin Komar, who went on the trip to Florida.  I also interviewed the president of Distance for Dreams, Whitnee Dickson.  They both expressed how amazing the program at Disneyworld is for children with terminal illnesses. Give Kids the World is a huge village in Disneyworld that has EVERYTHING for these children.  They both had a tour of the facility and after researching it more for my story, I realized how great it is too and how many dreams come true there.

four simple words

Unfortunately, racism isn't just an issue at Witt.  I know that it has been less of an issue in recent generations, but that doesn't mean it isn't still an issue.  It is also unfortunate that four simple words have to be said for people to realize that it is still a prominent issue in our society.

Growing up I didn't even think of it as much of an issue, I went to private school and all of the African-American kids were considered "white" because they wanted to be treated that way.  The first time I realized that it was still a big issue was last year.  One of my really good friends was going to an initiation party for the lacrosse team.  They first made him dress like a girl and at the party made him drink excessively.  He understood it was part of becoming a member of the team, but then one player took it too far.  An upperclassman shoved a drink in his hand and said, "Drink this n****r."  I had NEVER seen him cry before, he was a tough guy, so when he called me sobbing, I was really concerned.  Of course, nothing came of the situation because the player didn't think anything of it and my friend would never have said anything bad about a teammate, but my friend ultimately ended up leaving Wittenberg because of it.

I have never had to deal with being the minority, but I consider my friends, my family and when they are upset it makes me upset.  So we shouldn't look at this situation as a crime towards a black person, we should look at it as a hate crime towards our friends and family.

Today's reflection on what happened left me VERY impressed with our campus.  Now I just can't wait to see what happens next and if people take the next step towards equality.

At what point is it too much?

So drugs at witt...

I think drugs are present on every college campus and that they probably always will be.  I know that in the dorms people get in trouble for drinking and having alcohol, but not that many people get in trouble for drugs, other than like if the smell is overwhelming, I have seen someone get in trouble for that, but alcohol in dorms is probably a bigger issue than drugs.  

BUT, at parties and stuff, drugs are everywhere and people just sort of ignore it.  I know that when I see someone smoking, it is just like seeing people drink, it is just ever present. 

I don't really know much about drugs on campus since I don't do them, but I know a lot of people smoke marijuana, like multiple times a day...