This newspaper represents our campus and its students, but I do not want to be part of this representation. I want to be associated with the articles about art, sports, and politics. I do not mind typifying these subjects because I am proud of our art, athletics, and government. But I do mind being characterized in quotes such as "Many of Sweet Briar's single girls have an unfortunate habit of whoring themselves at every Hampden-Sydney frat party and VMI football game..." I am a Sweet Briar single, but I have never had the habit of "whoring" myself. Not to mention that the word "whoring" is used in a slang context. It is possible to be a whore, or to go whoring, but it is not possible to whore oneself. Using the word is almost as humiliating as reading it.
My parents found a copy of the Sweet Briar Voice before they left for home, and they read it. They were also embarrassed in what they read. Even though they know I am not the type of person who is partaking in these activities, they are still baffled as to why a school newspaper would reveal such indecent behavior in the the students at Sweet Briar College.
3 comments:
I think that perhaps your views about the Vixen article are simply one in a broad spectrum here on campus. Personally, I enjoy reading these articles, not because I'm promiscuous or "whoring" myself out, but because often times they are speaking to part of the population that has been there, done that.
I agree that I do not like being characterized by a quote like "pearl girl" or especially a "whore", however, I do recognize that there are people on my campus who act like that-and many of them are proud of it.
If your parents know you, and more importantly, if you trust yourself, then you will recognize that those stereotypes are for a select few, and there is nothing to be concerned about. Hanging out with people who are promiscuous does not mean you are a whore, and frankly, their sexual practices don't concern you.
Why be ashamed?
You are right it is very sad. I always try to conduct myself as a classy and intelligent young lady. While I think that the article does not represent all of the SBC community, I think that it probably should not be in the paper.
Heck yes! You have every right to feel that way! Everyone who knows me knows I love a good party but "whoring"- absolutely NOT! Way to go! Really, the conservative majority really is a silent one and its nice to have someone speak up!
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