The Silent Majority

If we're venting about Stern life, I'll jump in. Do you know what really gets me? Girls (like Debbie Shofet) who are so superficial that they assume that any girl with a ring on her finger is an idiot. Surprisingly, a large percentage of Stern girls do NOT stand in the cafeteria passing out flyers for ring designers and bridesmaid's gowns. Most of us are too busy juggling our jewelry and Macy's bags to think straight. And while we do get some funny stories regarding varying degrees of idiocy, most do not involve a girl in a headband. I'm already telling the one about the girl who thinks Jackie Chan is a genius.

• Lack of Decency
• Observing the Observer

Geting Your Money's Worth

Recently, while riding the elevator in Belfer Hall, I overheard the following conversation among a group of YU students. One guy asked another what a certain class was like, what, in particular, it was like to be in a class that met once a week for three hours straight. The student replied something to the effect of the following. "It's not so bad. He gives us a break in the middle. I only go to the first half of the class, and then I leave during the break." He was then asked how grading in the class worked. The other replied: "Well, there's no midterm and he's trying to do away with the final." When asked how he was then going to be graded, he responded: "Based on the group project. I signed up to be in a group with two smart guys. I'm in charge of typing." As I got out of the elevator, I muttered softly, "I'm glad you're getting your money's worth."

Other Letters:

• Passion for the Stage
• Limiting the Lab Opportunity
• Working Lishmah
• "Misplaced" Evaluation
• Mesorah Equals Culture
• Bump Off the Speeders