A bolstered résumé only as good as the person behind it

The Vanguard Vision

There are ample sources claiming to have sound advice for our generation. From the Internet to the selfhelp section of Barnes and Noble to the folks on campus whose job it is to field every question from “What am I supposed to do with my life?” to “Does this look contagious?” it stands true that there are an awful lot of people who say they have answers for us. And it’s not to say we don’t appreciate it, because we tend to have a lot of questions about our future. Here’s why. »

Race stratification today a result of racism of the past

I had the opportunity to speak at a rally on Martin Luther King Day last week, and in the five minutes I was allocated to talk into the megaphone from a police car, I hope I was able to deliver the message that race relations in the United States can and should be improved beyond the progress Dr. King helped to inspire. Racism of the 1960s brand is by and large dead today, but the damage was done, and colorblind systemic forces continue to punish the minorities who were oppressed decades ago, not because they are minorities, but because they are poor. »

Letters to the Editor

Student Association president thanks Haiti relief supporters

Dear Editor,

I would just like to take the time to thank the students, faculty, and
staff who donated money last week to the Haiti relief efforts. Although
the official amount of donations we received has not yet been calculated,
I was very pleased with the overwhelming support across the SVSU
community. »

Text messaging a lousy substitute for verbal chats, disclosures

I am a fan of the text message. “Hey where should I meet you?” is a type of question that is quite useful in text form. Unfortunately, for our generation text messaging has become a staple in communication. »

Procrastination epidemic an avoidable self-infliction

T here a few lines many college students are guilty of abusing: “There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” “I’ll do it tomorrow.” “I work so much better under pressure anyway.” The truth of the matter is procrastination is a self-inflicted problem. Busy schedules and a plethora of commitments are inevitable parts of college life. Everyone is busy; it is merely a matter of how one chooses to use his or her time. The procrastination epidemic is spreading quickly, and it is our job to stop it. »