2008 Woodie Awards
You're so vain, you probably think this column is about you
Tina Ortiz, Collegian Columnist
Issue date: 10/7/08 Section: Editorial / Opinion
College campuses across the nation are swarmed with a rampant infestation. Worse than rodents and more deplorable than roaches, the most common pest to plague any college campus is the cheater. Not the "I'll sell you my test from last semester" cheater, oh no he's okay in my book. But the "I promise to be faithful to you while I'm abroad for a month" cheater.
If you aren't one yourself, chances are someone you are close with is. They adhere to a repulsively unethical set of moral standards. With the divorce rates at monumental highs in comparison to past years, I fear that a savage species of disloyal humans are multiplying. The once strong voice of morality that I thought was internalized by the majority seems to be muted in many people of the college-age demographic.
Technological advancements in communication and large arenas are opening up for cheaters to do their despicable work. Infidelity can now come in many forms whether it is texting, iChatting, or the numerous ways Facebook facilitates the destruction of relationships. College-aged students are at a very critical time in their identity development and should be aware that experiences with romantic relationships quite often have a lasting impact in adult life.
Is it that once a cheater always a cheater? I'm notably bitter, but not willing to resign my belief in repentance just quite yet.
Being a better person and learning from past mistakes is admirable and holds a significant amount of respect in my opinion and the opposite is true. Those who cheat then realize that they've hurt someone and still cheat not only show signs of early sociopathology, but more importantly aren't worthy of forgiveness.
In times of weakness I admittedly find dark solace in the fact that those who choose to live a life of promiscuity and disloyalty put themselves at greater risk of catching a plethora of infections and diseases - a kick in the crotch from karma herself if you will.
Although condoms are useful, HPV, a disease that can cause cancer and infertility in women is a virus that can be transferred even when using a condom, and infects 75 percent of sexually active people. So cheaters beware, that one night stand in Salamanca may just follow you for the rest of your life.
If you aren't one yourself, chances are someone you are close with is. They adhere to a repulsively unethical set of moral standards. With the divorce rates at monumental highs in comparison to past years, I fear that a savage species of disloyal humans are multiplying. The once strong voice of morality that I thought was internalized by the majority seems to be muted in many people of the college-age demographic.
Technological advancements in communication and large arenas are opening up for cheaters to do their despicable work. Infidelity can now come in many forms whether it is texting, iChatting, or the numerous ways Facebook facilitates the destruction of relationships. College-aged students are at a very critical time in their identity development and should be aware that experiences with romantic relationships quite often have a lasting impact in adult life.
Is it that once a cheater always a cheater? I'm notably bitter, but not willing to resign my belief in repentance just quite yet.
Being a better person and learning from past mistakes is admirable and holds a significant amount of respect in my opinion and the opposite is true. Those who cheat then realize that they've hurt someone and still cheat not only show signs of early sociopathology, but more importantly aren't worthy of forgiveness.
In times of weakness I admittedly find dark solace in the fact that those who choose to live a life of promiscuity and disloyalty put themselves at greater risk of catching a plethora of infections and diseases - a kick in the crotch from karma herself if you will.
Although condoms are useful, HPV, a disease that can cause cancer and infertility in women is a virus that can be transferred even when using a condom, and infects 75 percent of sexually active people. So cheaters beware, that one night stand in Salamanca may just follow you for the rest of your life.
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uhmwhat
posted 10/07/08 @ 7:32 AM EST
I'm so not sure as to why this article is relevant to anyone but the emotionally hurt author.
James M.
posted 10/07/08 @ 11:31 AM EST
Anyone who's been in a relationship before will find this relevant. I know I did!
uhmwhat2
posted 10/07/08 @ 3:32 PM EST
i'm not sure if this is an editorial or a personal rant
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