Don Tapscott, author of Grown Up Digital, shows “The Dark Side” of growing up in a world that is obsessed with technology. He presents arguments from a variety of sources that believe my generation is heading in the opposite direction of success. A main concern is that we continue to waste time on the internet instead of engaging in outdoor activities. As a result of being addicted to the internet and video games, we have become a fat generation that lacks social skills. Tapscott also agrees with a comparison made about the addiction to video games and alcohol abuse.
Although a portion of my generation continues to be affected by new technology, I refuse view this generation as a whole with such strong negativity. Yes, almost everyone uses the internet daily, however, I do not believe that effects one's ability to carry on a conversation and involve themselves in other healthy activities. I go to the gym almost every day and it is always packed with students running, playing basketball, and lifting weights.

Even though Tapscott agrees with the strong addiction to video games, I was suprised that he uses a "phony" source. I think this shows that he doesn't really care and is making a joke about how pathetic our generation is to be fooled into thinking this site is real.

Is a Disappointing Recruitment the End of the World?

On January 11th, many students at SMU chose to come back before classes even started. The reason for ending their winter break a week early was sorority and fraternity recruitment. Since I wanted join a sorority myself, I have now experienced the intensity and sorrow that comes along with this process. Not only did a large number of women withdraw from the process as a whole, but a few students actually packed up and left the SMU community. It’s truly hard to watch girls that were so happy here first semester, leave just because they didn’t get the house their heart was set on. These emotions are so strong for many girls, that they quickly make a life changing decision to transfer schools.

I feel that students need to go through recruitment content with themselves, and know that it if it does not work out they still have so many other opportunities at college. There are alternatives if this experience turns negative. For example, SMU is still a great school that has many other things to offer besides Greek life. There are many clubs and organizations to be involved in and just because one experience doesn’t turn out they should try another. It is not a reflection on them but maybe an opportunity to explore other pursuits and friendships. It also seems that everyone forgets about fall rush. Why not stick it out for a semester and rush again next fall or spring rush? A disappointing recruitment should not be the end but maybe a beginning.