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Viewpoints VIEWPOINTS
November 3, 2011
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The world is not filled with rainbows and unicorns So why do people think that it is?
Jasmine Petit
viewpoints editor J.Tidwell@eaglemail.ceu.edu I grew up in the ghetto; everyday was a struggle to survive. I learned a long time ago that people are bad, they will hurt you. Since I have been in Utah, I noticed people live in a bubble. They think the world is a place filled with unicorns and rainbows, it’s not. The world is a dangerous place that will chew you up and spit you out if you do not know how to defend yourself. Albert Einstein said, “The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who
don’t do anything about it.” If you are wondering how to defend yourself it is simple, speak up and stop sugar coating what you say. Stop being afraid to piss people off, so what if people hate you. Guess what, not everyone is going to like you. It does not matter if people do not like you because you will not see those people again after a couple of years. They will go on with their lives and you will go on with yours. Albert Ellis said, “By not caring too much about what people think, I’m able to think for myself and propagate ideas which are very often unpopular. And I succeed.” Stop spending your life worrying about what other people are doing, your life is passing you
by and you do not amount to anything. Then you cry about how you never got to do all the things that you wanted to do and why? Because you were too worried about what someone else was doing. “A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life,” said James Allen. Charles Darwin said, “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Mark Twain said, “Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” Mind your own business, the only person that you can control is yourself so stop worrying about what people think of you. People
do not like you for one of two reasons: either they are jealous or have nothing better to do then pay attention to what you are doing and make comments about how they do not like it. Wiki says, “Mind your own business” is a common English saying that asks for a respect of other people’s privacy. It can mean that a person should stop meddling in what does not concern that person, attend personal affairs of others instead of your own.
The right perspective about life and growing up Shala Jo Osborne guest writer
When I was a freshman, life was extremely tough. I was away from my parents for the first time, was struggling with classes because I stayed up too late partying and dates sometimes did not call back. Sometimes I would get so depressed when a guy would not text or call me, it made me feel like I did not really matter. I realize now, five years later, that I had it pretty easy back then. I did not have bills to pay, someone else to take care, of or any big responsibility. Though life was easier, I am happier now and believe it is because of
perspective, deciding what really matters. What constitutes a big struggle? We never know another person’s complete circumstances, but why does it seem like some people have it easy and others have things hard? Last week I got a call from my aunt saying that my uncle, who six months earlier had been declared cancer free, just found out that his cancer of the esophagus was back and spreading to every major organ. The doctor gave him six months to one-year survival with chemo treatments. Even though he was declared terminal, he has chosen to fight and take the treatments. On that very same day, I overheard a
young woman on campus crying and complaining that a guy had not sent her a text that day. I was appalled. Doesn’t she know that other people are suffering? Then I realized I was that girl once. I once made huge deals over things that had no real affect on my life. I learned a lot from one of my bosses. She was working a full-time job, while at home she had one child who was paralyzed, a husband with Alzheimers and a 23-year-old daughter who needs both a heart and liver transplant. This woman was given more trials than any other person I had ever met; yet she was the most positive woman I had the privilege to be around. I asked her how she kept such an optimistic outlook on life,
staff editorial
USU Eastern should work together Is it possible to get the USU Eastern community on the same page or the same calendar? The Eagle posts a calendar in each edition and it has been pretty blank this year with the lack of activities posted. We watch the campus marquee on the corner of 300 east and 400 north and it rarely gets changed. At the end of September, activities were posted that happened the first week of September. The SUN Center e-mailed the Eagle staff their calendar and we found EUSA had a calendar online, different than the main calendar on USU Eastern’s home webpage. LDSSA posts even another calendar for its events…. USU Eastern is the smallest public college in Utah. Thus it makes no sense to overbook activities on the same day and time if students are needed to support its activities. So how does a small school have so many calendars with no central clearing house? This weekend has two major events booked at the same time. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m., the men’s
basketball season opens its season in the BDAC. The cheerleaders and dance team will be at the game. At that same time, EUSA hosts Sean Bott, a mentalist. We have no problem with the two activities offered on the same night, but both are starting at 7:30 p.m. Why couldn’t Bott begin his act after the basketball game so the team, cheerleaders, dance team and fans could attend. He was on campus spring semester 2011 and started his performance after midnight so he apparently works at different hours. Monday was Meet the Team Night. We could not find a calendar with the event on it which perhaps led to its small attendance. Fans got to watch the men and women’s basketball teams, cheerleaders and dance team. Everyone on staff agrees that we like to attend activities. We are just having a hard time trying to find a calendar where all the Eastern Utah activities are advertised.
she replied simply by smiling and saying, “Why should I dwell and be depressed about things I can’t change? I’m just happy I have a family who loves me.” I realize that I dwell on things that do not matter in “the big picture,” and think that many of us do too. Life would be a happier place for those around us if we all looked at the good and not the bad. As a freshman, instead of feeling like I did not matter because a date did not call the next day, I should have been happy that I was asked on a date. The things that mattered then, don’t matter five years later. So many guys overlooked me, but in the end I got a man who only looks at me.
The art of awesomeness James Justice
staff writer j.justice@eaglemail.ceu.edu Okay, so the title is a bit misleading, but I wanted you to read it. “Awesomeness,” for me, is me asking you out on a date, you not showing up, and what I learn from that experience... Pure awesomeness. Last week, I asked a girl to walk with me; let’s call her “Billy Jean.” Before asking her, I went through all the common questions with her, is she married or in a relationship of any type, is she a stalker, what she does for fun, does she bite the heads off of chickens late at night in a cemetery while watching old
re-runs of “Star Trek,” etc; you know all the questions you need to know before going on a walk with someone. To my surprise and personal gratification, she said “yes,” (you need to realize that I haven’t been on a date in over three years, so I was pumped). The day came, I got dressed in my snazzy outfit, put on my five dollar cologne, slicked my hair back, grabbed the flowers I bought and headed over to the USU Eastern track for our rendezvous. I got there a little before our scheduled meeting time, so I decided to sit on the bleachers and wait. Fifteen minutes passed, then 30, 45…all the way up to two hours. At that point I started see Awesomeness page 3
Benoni’s advice for staying clean and smelling good Benoni Sowah
staff writer b.sowah@eaglemail.ceu.edu One thing I can’t avoid doing is looking into the mouth of people when they talk to me. I have seen some good and some bad mouths. Some white teeth and some teeth that I cannot tell what color they are. Our mouth and teeth are our glory and I expect people would take good care of them. Brushing daily is not all that needs to be done about oral hygiene. Flossing should be a routine. Food waste tends to hide in the gaps and the molar areas and although the teeth look clean, there are food particles hidden between them. Floss each night before bed. Invest in your teeth, it tells a lot about you. White teeth are attractive. If you have good teeth, you can laugh anytime without having to cover up your smile. Some whitening strips
have proven effective, (I personally use baking soda and lime twice in a month to brush), it’s cheaper and the results are amazing. If you decide do this, do so with caution. The combination can cause you to lose enamel. That’s why I only do so twice a month. Quit smoking; from my observation, people who smoke have some of the worst teeth. Colgate.com has eight tips for oral hygiene 1. Understand your own oral health needs. 2. Commit to a daily oral routine. 3. Use fluoride product. 4. Brush and floss to remove plagues. 5. Limit snacks, particularly those high in simple sugars and eat a balanced diet. 6. If you use tobacco in any form, quit. 7. Examine your mouth regularly. 8. Visit the dental office regularly. Another issue that needs to be addressed is body odor. Daily activities cause us to sweat. Shower at least once a day. Water
should not be an issue for anyone. Even people in countries that don’t have water, take showers daily. Use soap, shampoo and clean very well. The fact that you use soap does not mean you are clean, use a loufa or wash cloth that helps in getting rid of dead skin cells. According to Askmen.com, “Perspiration itself is clear and odorless. Only after it mixes with bacteria on the surface of the skin does it take on an odor. Thus, washing regularly does more to eliminate body odor than the use of deodorants or colognes. Most people assume that perspiration itself is the cause of the odor. However, if your perspiration smells like bleach you may have kidney or liver disease. If your perspiration smells fruity you may have an onset of diabetes. Both odors are indications that some internal problem exists.” I suggest you see a doctor. If you have body odor or even if you do not, here is my sugges-
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tion on how to take care of body odor; rub fresh lime or lemon juice (not a can of lime juice), mixed with baking soda in your armpit and over your body for 10 to 15 minutes. Baking soda and lime or lemon is noted to fight odors. If you decide to use this please do so with some caution to avoid irritation. Body hairs can be a factor in body odor. It is advisable for people with lots of body hair to do some “man-scaping.” I remember my mom checking my armpit weekly to make sure they were shaved. Today I look back and am thankful she brought me up to do so. My issue is with smokers. A guy on campus passed by me in the morning smelling good. By noon when he passed, he see Benoni page 8
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