•"Or that somehow, my opinions on women's rights don't count because I'm not a feminist (even though I'm a woman too, here, people!)." I don't understand this comment because you say you're not a feminist, but then you add that you're concerned enough about women's rights to form a "women's initiative that addresses the concerns of all women."
•@former OL: I can't talk to you because you really intimidate me. I know you're friendly, but that doesn't mean the idea of talking to you isn't daunting...
•@female conservative group- I completely agree! WI claims to address concerns of women but limits that to basically feminism. I would definitely join if you started a new, conservative group!
•@person who wants to meet up for Bullying Club- I would love to!! It seems like we have really similar views and goals on this stuff :)
•No words for the a**h*** who thinks money is more important than service to country. You're right, our men and women in uniform don't make as much money as they deserve. Your cousin gets paid $50,000 a year to put his or her life on the line keeping the rest of us safe. For some, the pay cut is a small price to pay for the opportunity to serve.
•Why aren't more people talking about Wal-Mart coming to DC? I know all the little stores are going to die out or whatever, but I am so excited to get cheap things whenever I want to. Target is too expensive and I don't want to go to a bunch of different stores to get what I want.
•Let us go then, you and I, When the evening is spread out against the sky Like a patient etherized upon a table; Let us go, through certain half-deserted streets, The muttering retreats Of restless nights in one-night cheap hotels And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells: Streets that follow like a tedious argument Of insidious intent To lead you to an overwhelming question ... Oh, do not ask, "What is it?"
•Has anyone noticed that the campus moves trees around for absolutely no reason. I swear those trees on the beach were placed there a week ago, and they already moved them! It's just a waste of resources, find a place to put them and stick with it.
•@Fellow female conservative biddies. I'm so in for a conservative women's group. Anyone want to talk about making this actually happen?
•Finally, some conservative women on this campus. Don't listen to those hippies and be proud to be in the kitchen and makes us MEN sandwiches. Now if all those feminazi/lesbos would get a clue...
•@female conservatives: Oh you must have it soooo hard. Ok ok. Sarcasm aside, I understand how it feels to be in the political minority. I grew up in a very conservative state. I'm not the most liberal person but I was often alienated in political discussions. It sucks but honestly it's not the worst thing in the world. Just find people who have similar ideals. It's not as hard as you're making it out to be.
•@”My brother makes close to 250,000 dollars a year while my cousin makes close to 50,000 a year but has the "honor" of military service... you be the judge...” While I do not believe it is an “honor” to sign up to kill people and hold the belief that people of your own country are inherently more valuable than people of another country, I also do not believe making more money means a person has a more worthy life. Maybe the guy making $50k a year runs a non-profit that helps a segment of society that is overlooked.
•@"[Editor's note: A time capsule called the Internet?]" Ya, like an online archive that you can search by year. [Editor's note: You can search by search bar.]
•@”How can I earn my boyfriend's trust back?” I cheated on my bf and hurt him very badly. He ended up forgiving me, but it took a few months to get back to where we were before that incident. My advice would be to be on your best behavior and just let time do the healing. By best behavior I mean don’t let little things turn into big things. If the two of you disagree over something, just let him win and let it go. You’re on probation now, but each day will get a little better. Stay strong.
•Even if the fitness center isn't open 24/7, it is still open longer than the health center and the wellness center. I think condoms should be given out there. SG, get on this!
•@"There should be special section of eagle rants for the rants of staff and faculty. I want to know what they complain about." OMG, LOVE THIS IDEA! Editor: Y U NO COMMENT?
•@“Dear Professor who ranted about how terrible cold-calling is. Wuss, I work at phonathon. And it's actually kinda fun...” Um, I’m the original cold call ranter. And idk why you think I’m a professor bc I’m a student. Cold calling is the method of law school instruction whereby professors call on random students (no hand raising allowed) and grill them with many questions in a row to try and stump them. This supposedly build “think on your feet” skills. But all it really does is make students anxious and scared to come to class.
•What is "DMS"? Can we please stop using acronyms that no one knows. It's getting really annoying.
•@”I open up to my close friends, not a counselor. Please just be my friends and accept it when I say I don't want to go. Sorry but peer pressure is not my thing...” I suggested to my friend that she a counselor. It wasn’t because I was trying to “peer pressure” her. It was because I couldn’t handle her severe issues and it was really starting to bring me down so much so that I am considering ending the friendship because I can’t handle all her issues any more.
•There's a secret group of GSA freshmen that meet up to play spin the bottle on random weekday nights and I'M NEVER INVITED. How do I score an invite to one of these things?!
•@conservative women's initiative: I am in love with this idea. I would totally join. I am currently a member of the regular women's initiative and I enjoy a number of the events that they put on. But I can’t stand the culture of victimization. I believe that women are just as capable as men of making responsible decisions. I believe that if men are to be held fully accountable for their drunken behavior, then so are women.
•@”I open up to my close friends, not a counselor. Please just be my friends and accept it when I say I don't want to go. Sorry but peer pressure is not my thing...” Don’t be selfish. Your friends aren’t your therapists. If they are suggesting you need a see a counselor, take the hint that they don’t wanna handle your problems anymore. Especially if there is a FREE counseling center on campus that is readily available to you.
•@ person ranting about Today@AU, rant about something more interesting! I deny you your smugness!
•If, by definition, feminism is the equal opportunity/access for political, economic and social rights to those of men...how is it possible that an AU female would not be a feminist?? Don't marginalize yourself. It's repulsive.
•So embarrassed at the gym today. Thoughts and actions, I can control, but some things just happen.
•Original military supporter ranter here. Thanks, guys, but it's not about money at all. The career I'm hoping to pursue is in law enforcement and will not pay well either. It's about what I am obligated to do because I am capable of doing it. I feel like I should be making the absolute toughest choices there are. But I'm not. Because I suck.
•Nick Rangos once asked me to AEPi formal. Fact.
•I pied Nick Rangos in the face today! He was kinda sticky, but still pretty cute ;)
•Can you hear my heart beating like a hammer?
•I can't control my destiny. I trust my soul. My only goal is just to be.
•THATS WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL!
•@Military ranters: OP, you shouldn't feel less because you're not in the military--you're contributing to society in other ways that are important too! Not everyone can or should be in the military, it's just one path! PS: You don't join the military for the pay; its a lifestyle commitment. Though, military families get some kick*** benefits that go beyond mere pay (GI Bill, healthcare, moving, discounts, ect).
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