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Show Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 Views&Opinion Page 11 resnvess DUDS SINISSESAPI. Online, too, at www.utahstatesman.com FROM THE SOAP BOX, From Page 10 Education advantages greater for some their race (or) gender." I totally agree with Lewis. Many people think being racist means having ill will toward African-Americans. But is anyone ever accused of being racist toward whites? No, because we are the bad guys in almost every situation. Now, I understand whites have made mistakes in the past. I think whites treated Native Americans and African-Americans despicably in the past, and in some cases this treatment still occurs. But do I need to pay the price for my ancestors' or cohort's wrongdoings? I have no ill feelings toward minorities, so why is it I should be sorry for mistreatment I did not commit? Affirmative action encourages advantages based solely on appearance rather than qualifications. It's like a bad joke or riddle. Two people walk into an interview — one is a white male dressed in a suit with an impressive resume, and the other is an AfricanAmerican female and has less experience in that field. According to affirmative action, guess who gets the job. Companies look at the employee demographic and say, "We have more white males than any other group. It's going to look like we are racist or sexist, so we need to hire a minority so we don't look bad." Who cares if the company specializes in a maledominated field? The African-American woman is selected based solely on her race and gender, because the company doesn't want to look bad. Also, how is that woman supposed to feel when she finds out she was hired to fulfill a demographic requirement, rather than because she was qualified? Now, if she was more qualified than the white male, that would be another story, but that isn't how affirmative action works. Suppose I am an AfricanAmerican male from a middle class family. I apply to college and can easily find scholarships tailored to my needs. Now, suppose I am a white male from a fairly poor family who does not have any money for college tuition. I apply to college and my financial prospects start to look very slim. Then pro-affirmative action people take it a step further. Not only are scholarships more available for minorities — regardless of financial standing— but now some want to price tuition based on race? How can a society that says all men are created equal turn around and say, "Well, except for you whites, you've already had your turn." I'm not saying we shouldn't work to make things more equal, but that's exactly what is not happening. We are overcompensating for these disadvantages which encourages racism toward the majority, and things are anything but equal. PLY FOR AN URCO Grant Undergraduate Research & Creative Opportunities APPLICATIONS DUE: OCTOBER 1 5 & FEBRUARY 15 - Kellyn Neumann is a senior majoring in English. She is the features editor for The Utah Statesman. Comments can be sent to him at kellyn.neumann@ aggiemail.usu.edu . What is research? Who is eligible? Research is discovery--you can investigate relationships between sagebrush and cattle, look for a cure for cancer, create a sculpture, or delve into classical manuscripts. Any registered undergraduate student in good academic standing may apply. How much is a grant award? Students interested in applying for an URCO grant submit electronically a proposal, which includes a cover page, description of the project, letter of approval from a faculty mentor, and a proposed budget. Details with samples available on the website. How do I apply? The URCO Grant is a maximum of $1000, one-half of that from URCO and one-half matching from the sponsoring department. Application Deadlines Round 1: October 15 I Round 2: February 15 Submit applications electronically to ur@usu.edu . Contact Dr. Scott Bates Associate Vice President, Student Research 1797-2975 ur@usu.edu / • 0111CL RESEARCH ,fria Ap. •, GRADUATE STUDIES "46%41 of http://research.usu.edu/undergrad UtahStateUn ive rsity 4 LIZZEN UP, From Page 10 Hip-hop Club a positive addition to USU student life The Man in the Window accessible without higher education. The emphasis is based on the expression of the individual and their particular talent and houses a special appreciation of a kind of creativity that is often looked down on. Mowefa Eastmond, the president of the HHC, has been doing hip-hop ever since he was in junior high. He says hip-hop has been an undeniable source of respite for him. "Hip-hop has helped me start my own company — make money," Eastmond said. "I'm staying out of trouble by putting my graffiti designs on clothes, instead of walls. When my sister died, it was my only outlet to express myself and allowed me to do so in a productive way. It's made me confident, and I know who I am and where I'm going because of my involvement with this lifestyle." For the most part, the best local and national underground artists I know do not have college degrees, and many of them never will. Some of them make it big; most don't. However, I haven't seen many people more satisfied with their lives who love their hobby so much. It is a hobby for these people that supersedes getting a degree and settling for a cookie-cutter job. They may not make great money, but they are content. My admiration is hindered only by my jealousy that they are not burdened by student loans. The USU Hip Hop Club is going to be a fantastic asset to Logan. Already, they've organized a charity event and participated in the Global Picnic. They are involved with fantastic events such as Poetry and a Beverage, where community members can come together and share poetry, music, rap and any other kind of creative material. 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