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www. CampusChronicle. org. Read online-only articles, leave comments and submit letters to the editor Campus Chronicle High Point University Vol. 18, No. 4 CampusChroni; Monday, October 4,2010 Lip Sync-ers crocodile rock more Lip Sync photos from Greek Week page 8 EDITORIALS Monday, October 4,2010 Chronicle Staff: iampus Voices:What is your opinion on HPU's plan Editor-in-Chief Katie Nelson to expand its growth to $2.1 Billion? Assistant Editor/Sports Editor Steven Haller "I wonder if it will affect my education over the next three "It makes me want to stay here longer, I'm about to get four Copy and Design Editor years. It will be interesting to see how things progress." degrees from this school!" Allison Hogshead Blake Collins, sophomore Andrew David, sophomore A&E Editor "It is a great plan, but where is this money coming from?" "I think it is good for the school as long as it is focused on Dianna Bell Tyler Di Mattia, sophomore education." Opinion Editor Kelsey Moriarty, sophomore Tierney Gallager "I think it's really exciting!" Organizations Editor Alyssa Di Iorio, sophomore 'Tuition is probably going to go up, but it is still cool. As Matt Wells long as my tuition doesn't go up that much, I'm excited "I think it is great! It kind of sucks we won't be affected by about it." Online Editor it." Thomas Garbarino, sophomore Trenton Schneider Matt Hukill, sophomore Photography Editor Jeremy Hopkins Editorial Cartoonist Alaina Farrish Critters on campus: pets require more than students can handle Distribution Manager Alex Ruano By Jenna Beal worry about classes or homework, prefering instead to go Advertising Manager Staff Writer out. This also leaves the pet all alone in the room with no one William Rains to take care of it. Situations like this can lead to more drastic Printer situations where the pet becomes neglected. Mullen Publications Who wouldn't want a cute pet to "I feel that college kids are too irresponsible to take care of Adviser play with? Honestly, one would only pets on campus because all they are concerned with are their find a handful of people saying they social lives," said Kristy Stiles, a sophomore at HPU. Dr. Bobby Hayes would not. Aside from these observations, pets on campus may not be Staff Members This year it seems as though best for students well-being. Pets can be a danger to students Jenna Beal, Sebastien having pets on campus is a rising on campus because animals are sometimes uncontrollable. Bonnot, Brian Brennan, Steph trend. Some people are already scared of animals and seeing one on Duhaime, Elizabeth Ellis, At first when I thought of writing campus might make them feel unsafe or uncomfortable. this article, I was so dead set on Pets are great for companionship but they do not belong in Courtney Gacona, Gem Ga- arguing that allowing pets on campus a college atmosphere. Students should focus on schoolwork gnon, Sam Kates, Eric Law- is a good idea because I love animals and being socially active on campus instead of taking care of a rence, Amanda Mayes,, Emma and they act as good companions. living thing so dependent on their care. Nichols, Jordan Oliver, Casey But, after further investigation, I Pantalone, Christine Reinicker realized that college students might not be able to take on the Trent Schneider, Liz Welborn, necessary responsibilities that pets require. Nicole White, Lindsay Wolf Some pets, such as fish, snakes and turtles, do not Contact us: (336) 841-9042, require a lot of responsibility or concern. However, kittens and puppies do. They are similar to infants and [email protected] need almost 24/7 nurturing, supervision and attention. The opinions expressed by Typical days for students include class, homework, this newspaper do not neces- studying, sleeping and meeting up with friends. There sarily reflect the perspective of seems to be no time for letting a puppy out to go to the High Point University students, bathroom, changing the cat's litter box, refilling the water bowl, feeding or any of the numerous tasks that administrators, staff or trust- come along with taking care of a dependent animal. ees. Signed columns, letters Buying a pet also may not be financially suitable and cartoons solely represent for full-time students. Not only does the actual pet the outlook of their authors and cost money, but then add in food, toys, a cage and creators. Unsigned editorials, veterinarian visits. It all adds up. At first, a new pet may seem so exciting, but after appearing on opinion pages, some time it loses its fascination. After that it becomes a express the majority view of chore. the staff. For example, I have a friend who bought a brand new puppy and attempted to keep it on campus. After a couple Letters policy... weeks he was too busy with other activities and did not Katie Nelson with her newly adopted dog Cinnamon whom The Campus Chronicle have time to take care of the puppy properly. That person she chose to raise at home and not on campus. urges readers to submit letters is now in the process of finding a new home for it. Photo provided by Katie Nelson to the editor. On the weekends most students would rather not The salutation should read: To the Editor. Letters should be typed and should not exceed 300 words. They must be signed and include the author's phone number and address for pur- poses of verification. No letter will be published without confir- mation of the author's identity. Please do not send anonymous letters or form letters. The staff reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity and grammar, in addition to the right to reject a letter based on the judgment of the editors and advisers. Mail your letter to: The Editor, Campus Chronicle, Box 3111, High Point University, High Point, NC 27262. Monday, October 4, 2010 EDITORIALS/OPINION Learn to limit labels on life IT: informative and timely By Amanda Mayes demonstrating a candidate's ability to do Staff Editorial IT will take the time to walk you Staff Writer a job or in defining a candidate's actual through everything you need to do in beliefs. They create issues that should We have many amenities here at order to fix your computer. 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