We’re Not Here to Cause Trouble
As I examined the quaint and serene town surrounding my new home at Chapman, I realized that I am so lucky to be attending a college with not only great academics, but also a safe community circling the campus. Unfortunately, some immediate neighbors of Chapman do not enjoy the same company.
Considering the current predicament with the “Undie Run,” a resident of Orange responded to the issues by concluding that the drunken and reckless state of Chapman students during this event is inconsiderate to the community. They also declared that the students do not fall under the category of residents of Orange.
I agree that the Undie Run can be a disruptive nuisance to neighbors of Chapman, however, most people should be aware that college is a time of freedom and expression. Students take part in alcohol consumption and wild parties as much as they use their time to study. Therefore, residents around Chapman should understand that they chose to live near a college that has been rooted in Orange for 150 years. (The author of the article has lived here for only 30 of those) One must consider the potential disruptions that go hand in hand with college life. They were not forced to locate to this particular area of Orange County. Subsequently, I disagree with the fact that the commenter believes that we the students are merely guests of the President’s University. Nonetheless, we are functioning residents that spend most of the year living here. I find it insulting to be called a “guest.”
Chapman Students should be allowed to freely relieve their stress from final exams and participate in the Undie Run, without being criticized for our actions. I appreciate the writer mentioning that there are considerate students at Chapman, but speaking for the entire community and not just for themselves is inappropriate. Before criticizing the entire Chapman community for typical college behavior, the author should have taken a moment to realize that living near a college campus is going to have its consequences.
This article is a great response to the complaints listed by the author. Even though college students can get rowdy it is a part of life. Nearly everyone now-adays takes part in this tradition. College is about finding yourself and exploring your beliefs. I would say that this is written in a upset or angry tone. Some of the words you used make it sound like you are pissed off at being called a guest because we are all residents now and call Chapman University our home.
ReplyDeleteTo me, this came across in a calm manner. You calmly expressed your views and didn't seem to be too angry. Well done.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, you definitely got your point across to outsiders. You normally contained yourself, but sounded a little volatile in some parts. I would guess your voice is maybe stubborn.
ReplyDeleteI could not of stated my opinion of this article better than heather. I believe that you are very calm at points in the response but come off as volatile when you quickly switch to a more tempered side. I am not sure if i would categorize this as stubborn though
ReplyDeleteThroughout the article you come across very calm and all your points seem to have been very well thought out.
ReplyDeleteThe voice I think is rational, which is compounded by the even-handed way that you dispatch the writer's arguments one by one, even dealing with one by concession (I agree that . . .).
ReplyDeleteThe guest point is a good one too.
I think it would have helped to have a kind of CA, to look at it from the other side's point of view (how would older people feel to be beleagured by partying college students) and try to be more sympathic to that position, rather than just telling them to move.
my voice was calm and rational
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