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I was having such a good day. Smiling as I strolled along, there was literally a skip in my step. I was happy to enter the classroom, looking around at my fellow classmates, curiously wondering what knowledge we would soak in during today’s lecture. I sat in a new seat because after all, they are not really assigned! And you know what I got? A scoff and glare from the girl sitting next to me, as she proceeded to switch seats.
I know, right? Rude. Whatever was shoved up a certain anatomical area of her body must have been sideways.
Whatever the case, I think that certain individuals have trust issues. Let me rephrase that, I think that all people have trust issues. In today’s society, we are taught about stranger danger and not to go looking for any candy, specifically being doled out from vans: to be weary of every situation and every person who passes us by. Although most students aren’t quite as uptight as to scope out every person they pass, security is an important aspect of life, and many do not fully appreciate this right that they are often granted until it is missing.
On Sept. 11th, 2001, the United States was, as you all should know, attacked. Little did I, a youngster at the time, know that these clips that I thought were movies, killed roughly 3,000 people. Schools sent children home, hoping that the bombings would cease and that their homes and families would be safe: the nation was in panic mode, and the security of every single individual living in the U.S. was at risk, unstable, and wary at best.
This past summer, my boss recounted a story about a friend that he had acquainted himself with over the past couple of years. Moving from the Middle East to the United States, every day he would kiss his wife and son goodbye, hoping every single day that it wouldn’t be the last time, although it was definitely a possibility, and after moving here, he was cautious of the neighborhood that his family had moved into. Even going to the grocery store, at first, was a challenge. But after a while, he got used to the safety that this new environment provided, no longer kissing his wife and son goodbye every day. In a sense, he began to take for granted what was most important to him simply because he was given security.
We don’t think about it often, but we’re pretty lucky to be able to say that we can walk around and live with a feeling of invisible comfort. Now that I think about it though, everyone is not calm; there are some really paranoid people out there. But see, now I’m going off topic and onto what could be a lengthy rant. So what’s new? All of my articles seem to be like this. Well, have a good day. Be nice.
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Pictures of the Year 2012-2013
Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.
Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season
Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.
GVL / Archive GVSU's Breland Hogan rises and fires over three defenders last season.
GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.
GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library
Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.
GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom
GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.
Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.
Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.
GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.
GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.
GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.
GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Katie Martin points to her teammate after safely reaching second base.
GVL / Robert Mathews Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction.
GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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