2008 Woodie Awards
DU needs you
Zach Blom
Issue date: 9/18/07 Section: Editorials
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Change is in the air at the University of Denver. Can you feel it?
The blazing days of summer sun are in decline now, replaced by the cool breezes and longer nights of autumn. A new batch of freshmen has arrived, and with them has come that curious enthusiasm that youth, yearning and freedom brings. But while the cold air and the freshmen settle in for fall quarter, what are the rest of us doing to change? Are you just getting by, or are you actively pursuing positive change?
In the annual US News and World Report's "Best Colleges in America," DU moved up three spots from last year to no. 85 in the rankings. Indeed, many Pioneers-from administrators to faculty to advisers to students to alumni-have made an impact both on campus and in their lives in general. These people have earned DU's ascent on the list, and have likely earned better lives, too.
But what about the rest of us? What are we doing to help ourselves, each other, the school, and even the planet?
Undoubtedly, we can all do more, help more, engage more, and give more. So why don't we?
Are you one of these students who wants to help? The mere fact that you've engaged your school population by reading this student publication suggests that you do care and that you do want to help. And here's some news for you: DU needs you. Not only that, this life of yours needs you.
If you'd like to become an all-star in life, or at least get more active on campus, follow this simple guide:
1. Be a leader. A leader is someone who stands up for what he or she thinks is right. A good leader pursues it. And a great leader pursues it in service of others. Even if you aren't in any leadership positions, it takes a good leader to truly follow.
2. Choose your life. Many people do what they are able to do, what they can do. Few people do what they choose to do. Are you making choices, or just doing whatever there is to do? Pick what it is that you want to do. Be selective.
The blazing days of summer sun are in decline now, replaced by the cool breezes and longer nights of autumn. A new batch of freshmen has arrived, and with them has come that curious enthusiasm that youth, yearning and freedom brings. But while the cold air and the freshmen settle in for fall quarter, what are the rest of us doing to change? Are you just getting by, or are you actively pursuing positive change?
In the annual US News and World Report's "Best Colleges in America," DU moved up three spots from last year to no. 85 in the rankings. Indeed, many Pioneers-from administrators to faculty to advisers to students to alumni-have made an impact both on campus and in their lives in general. These people have earned DU's ascent on the list, and have likely earned better lives, too.
But what about the rest of us? What are we doing to help ourselves, each other, the school, and even the planet?
Undoubtedly, we can all do more, help more, engage more, and give more. So why don't we?
Are you one of these students who wants to help? The mere fact that you've engaged your school population by reading this student publication suggests that you do care and that you do want to help. And here's some news for you: DU needs you. Not only that, this life of yours needs you.
If you'd like to become an all-star in life, or at least get more active on campus, follow this simple guide:
1. Be a leader. A leader is someone who stands up for what he or she thinks is right. A good leader pursues it. And a great leader pursues it in service of others. Even if you aren't in any leadership positions, it takes a good leader to truly follow.
2. Choose your life. Many people do what they are able to do, what they can do. Few people do what they choose to do. Are you making choices, or just doing whatever there is to do? Pick what it is that you want to do. Be selective.
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