The document discusses different student and faculty opinions on the Homecoming Court nomination process. Some key points discussed include: - Students believe they should be the only ones to nominate candidates as they know their peers best. Faculty think they should have a say as well since they know students in different ways. - There is a debate around changing long-standing traditions versus keeping things the way they have always been done. - Opinions vary on whether popularity should be the main factor or if other qualities like leadership and academics should also be considered.

1. 14 Opinion The TOWER
Sound Off: What do you think of the Homecoming Court process?
“I think it’s outrageous that a small “I don’t think it’s fair that the se- “The application process is ridicu-
group of people seems to have the nior class only gets to nominate lous. People should just be able to
authority to make decisions that four Homecoming candidates. I nominate others and the reward is
affect the campus as a whole, and like the traditional way.” only a piece of plastic, so it should
even more outrageous that these -Mallory Conkel only be as big of a deal as people
individuals are either first-or sec- make it.”
ond-year students who haven’t had -Alicia Jones
the chance to experience the signif-
icance of our traditions.”
-Marj Card “I think it’s important to focus on “The smart people get enough;
more than just popularity, but to they get Dean’s List and other
“Students should be the only ones change the tradition that’s been in awards. Homecoming is the one
who have a say because they know place for years is ridiculous. Our chance for others to win some-
the people nominated in a better Homecoming has always been one thing. Faculty should not have a
sense than the faculty does.” way and it is going to upset a lot of say in this.”
-Taylor Cassidy alumni to see the change.” -Tyshawna Neal
-Alyssa Schrecengost
“I believe that faculty
should have a say in the “I think that voting should be done ”I think that peers should be the
voting process because by the senior class and the senior only ones able to nominate people
they know the students in class only. It’s their year not the instead of some people nominating
a different aspect.” teachers.” themselves.”
-Alex Tylka -Adam Gibbs -Rebecca Braithwaite
Quotes collected and photos taken by Collen McNurlen.
My Life in High Heels, continued from page 13
not all of my heels are comfortable. a simple bandage will do the job. of sky-high, electric blue strappy should be that way. It should make
Some of them pinch my toes. Some Other times, you might have to shoes with metal accents? Bring it us smile and thrill us. We should
of them rub on my heels. Most of consider throwing out the shoes. on! have fun with it. And, watch out for
the time, I will get rid of the heels Lesson 4: Live to the fullest. Lesson 5: Have fun. the cracks!
that hurt. Other times, the shoes Do I really need 100 pairs of For me, shoes are fun. Shopping
bring me so much enjoyment in shoes? Of course not! Having such a for shoes is one of my favorite pas-
other ways that I can’t bring myself variety of shoes, in so many shapes times. I belong to a “Shoe of the
to throw them out. In these cases, and colors allows me to have a new Month” club, which emails me a
I know that wearing them may experience almost every day. Of selection of shoes on the first of ev-
cause some temporary discomfort. course, I have my stand-bys; the ery month. I get to choose a pair,
However, I’ve learned to adapt to shoes that I wear more than others. and they will ship them to my door.
them. It’s important to know ap- Those are the ones that are broken I can’t tell you how much I look
propriate ways to make ourselves in, they feel good and they’re com- forward to the first of the month!
feel better after the pain whether fortable. But sometimes we need to Looking at all the trendy shoes puts
Dr. Cooper shows off a bright pink pair of heels
it’s from an ill-fitting pair of shoes, break out of our comfort zones and a smile on my face. Picking out that with comfortable, yet stylish, jeans. (Photo by An-
or a fight with a friend. Sometimes try something new. A funky pair month’s pair gives me a thrill. Life nie Wilson)
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