Spring Break
In midst of change, Spirit must endure
By: Blayne Thompson
Issue date: 7/15/09 Section: Features
For the past 20 years, Aggieland has been my home. A lot of things have changed over the years, but a lot of things have stayed the same, too. We've seen a generational loss of community values across the nation with the growing age of technology, and the effects have been evident here on campus.
We're all guilty of it - with the coming of iPods and mp3 players, we all like to jam out a little while walking in the time between classes.
But every now and then, try taking your earphones out, smile and say "Howdy!" to a passing stranger. What's more, get out every now and then, and see what's going on around campus. Sure, you could hang out in the dorm or off campus somewhere, but you only have a short time here to be able to experience the things that make Texas A&M University so great. Take advantage of it!
One thing that we have to remember is our image to the rest of the world. It has always made me so proud to be an Aggie when I've traveled to Austin or Lubbock for a football game and watched their fans curse, spit and throw objects at us.
As Aggies, we pride ourselves on having class and treating others with respect. This is why we have some of the best fans in the nation. When you combine that with our spirit and the volume we create in Kyle Field, you can see why the Twelfth Man has become what it is today. Keep that image alive, and always treat fans from other schools with respect. It makes us the bigger person.
In recent years, we have seen how individual actions can represent us all and destroy our image. We have to remember that to the rest of the world, we are not just college students.
We are Aggies, and the things we do represent our University and the Aggie family as a whole. Be smart, be proud and remember who you represent. Give the world something to respect and admire about the Aggies.
I am so proud to be an Aggie. Just take a look around - people are taken aback when they are greeted on campus by such a friendly and spirited student body.
We're all guilty of it - with the coming of iPods and mp3 players, we all like to jam out a little while walking in the time between classes.
But every now and then, try taking your earphones out, smile and say "Howdy!" to a passing stranger. What's more, get out every now and then, and see what's going on around campus. Sure, you could hang out in the dorm or off campus somewhere, but you only have a short time here to be able to experience the things that make Texas A&M University so great. Take advantage of it!
One thing that we have to remember is our image to the rest of the world. It has always made me so proud to be an Aggie when I've traveled to Austin or Lubbock for a football game and watched their fans curse, spit and throw objects at us.
As Aggies, we pride ourselves on having class and treating others with respect. This is why we have some of the best fans in the nation. When you combine that with our spirit and the volume we create in Kyle Field, you can see why the Twelfth Man has become what it is today. Keep that image alive, and always treat fans from other schools with respect. It makes us the bigger person.
In recent years, we have seen how individual actions can represent us all and destroy our image. We have to remember that to the rest of the world, we are not just college students.
We are Aggies, and the things we do represent our University and the Aggie family as a whole. Be smart, be proud and remember who you represent. Give the world something to respect and admire about the Aggies.
I am so proud to be an Aggie. Just take a look around - people are taken aback when they are greeted on campus by such a friendly and spirited student body.
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