Wednesday, November 5, 2008

HWS supplies the juice?

My question is, what is the difference between Juicy Campus and the bathroom stall wall? Gossip is everywhere, but as we all can imagine in college it is nothing like it was in high school. Sure it will spread like wildfire, and for a short time everyone who hears about it will go to Juicy Campus to check it out. But thats where it stops. It is all just stupid gossip.

Since we are such a small campus, Juicy Campus is blown out of proportion. But this doesn't make it a disciplinary issue, it is definitely more of an ethical issue. The school cannot stop kids from posting on this site, but at the same time they cannot punish us for posting on the site. There is no question it is completely irresponsible of students to post such information especially derogatory or hurtful and even threatening.

If the postings develop into threats against students or faculty, then no question the school should intervene to prevent anything serious from happening. For the people who are emotionally hurt by these postings, its tough to say but it is too bad; but they have to move past it. Do their actions prompt such postings, if so then it is a bit of a reality check. And for those who actually post, their deeds will not go unrecognized. If their conscience isn't affected then they are the lesser person.

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