While speaking with friends who write for the school newspaper, the discussion of censorship arose. Because it is a school-sponsored newspaper, opinions or views that could reflect negatively on the school are not heard. I am tempted to start a one page underground bulletin which highlights student written work about anything and everything. The bulletin would contain a short intro paragraph and the rest of the articles could be found online. The major obstacle would be finding authors who would commit to writing on a consistent basis.....
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Friday, May 11, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Big Brother is a PAIN
I went to look at a friend's blogspot. My computer received this window message:
You are not authorized to view this page. You do not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials that you supplied.
Please try the following:
* Contact the help desk if you believe you should be able to view this directory or page.
* Click the Refresh button to try again with different credentials.
HTTP Error: Unauthorized: Access is denied due to server configuration.
Internet Information Services (IIS)
My first thought was lovely. I only wanted to read my friend's reflections and thoughts. To do so, I'll need to find an off-campus location with free wifi and free speech.
You are not authorized to view this page. You do not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials that you supplied.
Please try the following:
* Contact the help desk if you believe you should be able to view this directory or page.
* Click the Refresh button to try again with different credentials.
HTTP Error: Unauthorized: Access is denied due to server configuration.
Internet Information Services (IIS)
My first thought was lovely. I only wanted to read my friend's reflections and thoughts. To do so, I'll need to find an off-campus location with free wifi and free speech.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Just Like Me
Last night, I attended a Soulforce event in the area. We had pizza, hung out, and were able to attend an informational "seminar" entitled In God's Image. It was an enjoyable evening and I had a good time getting to know the different riders. They are a talented group of thinkers, students, writers, and singers.
When I finally returned to my apartment building, there was a sign hanging outside the door and I just had to chuckle. My small school had held their own events pertaining to the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual) community. And I continue to chuckle. Because try as they might, my little conservative school only presents this group from one side, their narrow-minded side. And I guess that is their right as a church-affiliated institution, but it does a disservice to students and continues to widen the gap between the church and the LGBT community, which is really a shame.
When I finally returned to my apartment building, there was a sign hanging outside the door and I just had to chuckle. My small school had held their own events pertaining to the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual) community. And I continue to chuckle. Because try as they might, my little conservative school only presents this group from one side, their narrow-minded side. And I guess that is their right as a church-affiliated institution, but it does a disservice to students and continues to widen the gap between the church and the LGBT community, which is really a shame.
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