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Show 1995 January 24, The Dixie Sun Letters to the Editor The X generation Editor name is Jill, but to those known as 18 I belong to the generation that yourself and your colleagues refer to as "X." I'm writing this letter to you to protest such a generic label. "X" is commonly used in mathematics to place value, or to give a name to an unknown. If this is the case, then why haven't any adults introduced themselves to me lately? This label has recreated the gap in communication between youth and My power, I'm ,n adults in virtually every 529-35-- genera- tion. Seems strange that the same people assessing labels today are the exact people who denied bemg labeled yesterday. The very people who fought against oppression of freedom yesterday are oppressing our freedoms today. The same people who sat in parks, mostly smoked grass and sang songs about flowers or peace, are telling us that the way we express ourselves is immoral, and the music we like has no artistic value. These are the creators of the sexual revolution, drug revolution, civil rights rex olution, and the free expression revolution. These same people x ho arguably had the greatest effect on society, are telling us revolution is wrong, questioning is wrong, and doing what you're told when xou're told it is right. So, please, pardon me if I oftend you with my body piercing and my friends with uncut hair, but you must understand, coming from my generation hasn't been an easy thing. Before my generation had a chance to mature, you labeled us an "X " By placing that label ou almost extinguished any chance that my generation had to change things for the better. However, I am not frightened. Although the fire of revolution has dwindled, I believe my generation, the generation you call "X," will change thmgs for the better I can see small thmgs happening all around me. These changes occur every time one of us expresses ourselves to one of you An even greater change occurs when one of you gain an understandmg of one of us What could happen if we all understood each other? Perhaps the first society in history that didn't alienate its youth. Maybe this society would be one that encouraged expression and appreciated differences. The possibilities are truly endless. Jill Jensen naked, Low enrollment Editor I agree with your feelings on the issue (The Dixie Sun, Vo XXIV, No 8), and in fact, in the Dixie College Honors Quarterly, I wrote an article about my own outrage against the EHMT program being cancelled for an entire year It is really upsetting that the administration feels that programs, as well as classes, deserve to be cancelled for low enrollment. Not to complain about my own problems, but those of us who wanted to get our certificates in EHMT have to wait until next year to begin the series, except we will probably have to take two of the courses per quarter, if we want to graduate at the scheduled time. In trying to make heads and tails of this whole issue, I talked to Max Rose about the issue. Now that I know a little more about this than before, I just thought I'd illuminate some discrepancies and answer, to the best of my ability, some of the rhetorical questions in your article to clarify it to you and others. In the article, you stated, "if there are fewer than 10 in a class, Dixie College's newest policy dictates that the class be cancelled " This is true, but by no means is it a new policy. It's the same one that has been around for a long time, but it is just affecting more people now. The admmistration is not supposed to cancel specific programs, though. You also asked, "How much can one class cost?" and mentioned that students buy their own books and materials. You aren't factoring in the cost of the teacher, which is most of the cost for any school. There is much more to it than "the cost of chalk and a few worksheets." Teacher's salaries vary quite a bit depending on their education and experience. You stated that a class should be held if "the professor feels the class is worth offering. As it was put to me, "It's not the teachers that the school is here for, it's the students." And I feel as strongly as you, if the students are willing to put forth the energy, why not let them have the class. This issue is probably the most sensitive one on campus, and rightly so. More students need to speak their minds to the administration about their feelings on this. Otherwise it will continue and become worse. The limits might be set higher and good classes that get little attention will be lost forever. Some teachers have been fighting it, but it's as much our problem as it is theirs. It's time for the students to voice their opinions or face the consequences Nicole Green Page 7 Arvid's top 12 stock market tips The fellow's name is Arx id, and he was a child piodogy Ever since age 10, Arvid had been an ax id fan of the stock market. By the time he was 12, he had persuaded his mother to open him a savings account and buy him into various bonds and long-ter- mx ts It was not long after this that Arvid's parents became much happier than they had been before and began to call him son. The reason for this was the amazing way that all of Arvid's investments had appreciated and made his parents wealthy Arvid is now 23, and as I listened to his story, I became more and more enthralled. Of course, everybody listens when Arvid speaks. He's one of the richest men in North America (just behind those guys in Columbia). He continued quickly (he had a meeting to get to by 3 p m ) and told me about the rest of his childhood. When he began covering the events of age 19 and 20 was when I became truly interested. "It was about this time," he said, "that I made the 12 most crucial investments of my career. I bought stock in exactly 12 items, and that will bring lost taith m this sottv knew he'd be back." 4 Nintendo "1 lev, am I good, or xx hat7" 5 Power Rangers "Don't ask me how knew actually thought they weie kind of stu- The Last IVord David Johnson pid " apan m General "Alter I saw where those prex ious two items were headed, jmt stuck with the Japanese " 7. Thighmaster "It was really just getting off its teet back then, but I knew I loved it " 6 me enough money to support my family to the fifth geneia-tion.- " 8 Joe Cool, the Camel Mascot. "When more kids recognize this guy than Mickey Mouse, you know you've got a hit on your hands." Barely able to control my drooling curiosity and greed (pondering the thought of still getting a share of these stocks) I inquired as to what they 9 Handcuttsand Ammunition: "Don't think didn't see what this country's coming to." 10. Superman "Need I say more?" 11. Little Ceasar's Piza Commercials "Since there's never anything on all 57 cable channels, something had to keep the public entertained (besides the handcuffs) " were. "Alright, I'll tell you," he said, "but this goes no further than this room, right?" "Sure," I said. And here is what he told me: 1. Condoms: "Even with all these funny diseases popping up, I knew people wouldn't quit having sex with everyone And finally, else." 12 and Blue Bandanas: "Ever since I got in L.A , I knew these things'd be 2. Red car-jack- a big hit " 3. Jimmy Carter- "I College Newspapers "But alas, this was my only mistake. No piofit here " Dtiimi Johnson is opinion ediloi of The Dixie Sun never GuiSSBFIEe HELP WANTED NANNY POSITION Available. 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