2008 Woodie Awards
From Where I Sit
Ladies lock-in heals hearts, inspires unity
Cara Anthony
Editor in Chief
Issue date: 3/17/08 Section: Forum
Unity among women on TSU's campus is long overdue. This weekend, women who attended the One Night to Live women's lock-in experienced one of the first steps toward attaining that unity. Tears were shed while heart wrenching stories were shared, and laughter acted as a healing for a unique mix of female students.
A lot of tragic events can happen in a lifetime; loved ones pass away, abusive relationships are formed and low self esteem can develop. However, sometimes it is hard to know what to do with that pain and heartache. The lock-in, hosted by various female organizations and Director of the University Honors Program
Sandra Holt, offered food, games and guest speakers who shared their stories of triumph. College is a time of growth and transition, this is exactly why it is important to have an acquit support system in place.
Having someone to talk to is valuable, but mostly it is critical to know when it is time to talk to somebody. This advice, along with other life lessons, was shared at the lock in. We all have issues, but it is imperative for us to deal with them. Promiscuity and sexual abuse are two issues that are not new to young women. TSU faces these issues as well. In my opinion something as simple as a lock in helped to heal some students.
Healing may help us to become stronger women and in turn have a long term positive effect on our campus.
TSU has the potential for the female population of the student body to represent scholarship, class and integrity. When those elements are visible with a small group of women, I believe that it will spread throughout the entire student body.
There is always room for improvement. Even when you're not dealing with a major life issue, work on being the best person you can be.
A lot of tragic events can happen in a lifetime; loved ones pass away, abusive relationships are formed and low self esteem can develop. However, sometimes it is hard to know what to do with that pain and heartache. The lock-in, hosted by various female organizations and Director of the University Honors Program
Sandra Holt, offered food, games and guest speakers who shared their stories of triumph. College is a time of growth and transition, this is exactly why it is important to have an acquit support system in place.
Having someone to talk to is valuable, but mostly it is critical to know when it is time to talk to somebody. This advice, along with other life lessons, was shared at the lock in. We all have issues, but it is imperative for us to deal with them. Promiscuity and sexual abuse are two issues that are not new to young women. TSU faces these issues as well. In my opinion something as simple as a lock in helped to heal some students.
Healing may help us to become stronger women and in turn have a long term positive effect on our campus.
TSU has the potential for the female population of the student body to represent scholarship, class and integrity. When those elements are visible with a small group of women, I believe that it will spread throughout the entire student body.
There is always room for improvement. Even when you're not dealing with a major life issue, work on being the best person you can be.
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