Letter to the Editor

Korrin B.

February 21, 2010 - 11:39 PM

I took a stand. I believed in the Music Man and so I wrote a letter to the editor of the Oregon Daily Emerald about how I was upset about Music Man being asked to leave campus. On Friday, February 19, 2010, my article was printed in the Opinion section and posted on the online site . I stood up for humanity, passion, and recorders everywhere. I must admit, it was kind of fun seeing my name in print and I got a very positive response from several members of the student body. It is clear that the majority opposes the removal of Music Man. Hopefully, we will see some positive work done in the near future to fix this blunder.

I am hoping that I can hold on to the excitement I got from this event as I go, drearily, into week eight. I have officially reached that point in the term where I wish I could just close my eyes and when I open them, be taking my last final. These last three weeks are going to be rough. I am burnt out and keep finding myself far more intrigued to work on other projects not related to my classes than I am to do my homework and reading. My mind is exhausted and on top of that I think I'm getting a stress cold, which means that my mind now hurts both metaphorically AND physically. I shall overcome.

One thing to look forward to this week is sending off three more internship applications! Yay! There is nothing more relaxing than finally, after a month of working on an application, hitting that submit button online and releasing all attachment to the outcome. These applications, no matter how close to being done, are always on the back of my mind until the moment I actually send them off. It is an odd rush of endorphins as I recognize the extent of my work. I did this. I created this. I edited it a thousands times. I could probably recite it to you by memory at this point. Ah, yes, I cannot wait for that moment. I hope to have my applications for the Clinton Foundation, Carter Center, and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities all sent off by Wednesday.

Week eight may exhaust me, but it will never break my spirit! Onward!