2008 Woodie Awards
Deflating stereotypes
Nick Jones
Issue date: 11/15/07 Section: opinion
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Too many times, college kids are put under bad stereotypes. Drunks and drug users, people with no respect for their neighbors or property, and selfish kids who are so self-absolved they believe that the world revolves around them. This can be true, but it's obviously not true of all college students. I've seen or heard of so many positive things that the students of Bloomsburg of done in the past and present, that I felt the need to share with everyone.
As most of you are aware, we have a blind student on campus. I cannot imagine what it must be like for her, not being able to get around without the help of her guide dog, cane or other persons assistance. One day, early in the semester, I was walking to my class in Bakeless, and she was walking with her dog. I gave her a wide berth, as to not startle or distract her dog, and continued on my way. She seemed to know where she was going, so I didn't feel the need to assist her. I got to my class, found out it was canceled, and turned around. She was walking in the lane of the Student Services building where they unload the food and drinks for Roongos. A guy, going the opposite way, came up and asked her where she was going, and helped her get back on track. He walked with her for a bit, until she was comfortable, then he wished her a good day and left. A simple act of kindness, but how many people would do that?
I was standing near the Husky Lounge one night, talking to a friend on the phone and I saw a girl walking out with a book bag full of books, and trying to carry her food as well. She tripped on the uneven pavement, spilled her food and her books and fell to the ground. A guy, coming out from behind her, saw this and ran towards her. He helped her gather up her stuff and sat her down at those green tables. He went inside and got replacements for her food. I'm not sure if he paid for it or not, but nevertheless, he was very kind. He even offered to walk her to her dorm, and I watched them head off together. I guess chivalry isn't dead.
As most of you are aware, we have a blind student on campus. I cannot imagine what it must be like for her, not being able to get around without the help of her guide dog, cane or other persons assistance. One day, early in the semester, I was walking to my class in Bakeless, and she was walking with her dog. I gave her a wide berth, as to not startle or distract her dog, and continued on my way. She seemed to know where she was going, so I didn't feel the need to assist her. I got to my class, found out it was canceled, and turned around. She was walking in the lane of the Student Services building where they unload the food and drinks for Roongos. A guy, going the opposite way, came up and asked her where she was going, and helped her get back on track. He walked with her for a bit, until she was comfortable, then he wished her a good day and left. A simple act of kindness, but how many people would do that?
I was standing near the Husky Lounge one night, talking to a friend on the phone and I saw a girl walking out with a book bag full of books, and trying to carry her food as well. She tripped on the uneven pavement, spilled her food and her books and fell to the ground. A guy, coming out from behind her, saw this and ran towards her. He helped her gather up her stuff and sat her down at those green tables. He went inside and got replacements for her food. I'm not sure if he paid for it or not, but nevertheless, he was very kind. He even offered to walk her to her dorm, and I watched them head off together. I guess chivalry isn't dead.
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