Women-only hours a bad idea
In response to the editorial discussing the proposed restriction of hours in the Carmichael Complex, I must say that under no circumstances should these hour restrictions go into effect for multiple reasons. First off, women want to get rid of double standards, and this is a good thing, but restricting gym hours for men to create women only times would send an opposite message that women aren't mentally tough enough to lift weights if people around them are doing more weight.
Secondly, the whole concept of being intimidated by the "weight room" atmosphere really bothers me. Weaker guys and women worry about this, and it can deter some people from going to the gym (which is bad because we are getting more and more out of shape as a society). Get over yourself. People lifting heavy weights aren't doing it to show off and scoff at everyone doing less weight. They probably don't even care that you're in the room. Everyone has to start somewhere, and even the strongest guys in the gym didn't just walk in one day because they were bored and crank out massive sets of lots of weight. Look up a workout plan that will accomplish your workout goals, watch Youtube videos on how to do effective lifts, commit yourself and you will receive the benefits of the gym. If you're working hard, people will appreciate it and you'll improve yourself, no matter how low the weight is, and hey, soon you might be doing a lot more than you thought possible.
Danny Mays junior, civil engineering
Campus is keeping us victims
After reading Luke Sirakos' letter yesterday, I know there's about to be a huge outcry against him, so, as a fellow supporter of Concealed Carry Weapons, I have to commend Luke for making his position publicly known. By keeping students unarmed, the universities are enabling criminals of all kinds to make the short walk across Hillsborough Street to a place where they know no one can resist. By not allowing students to be armed, they are keeping us all victims. If any of the women who were raped or the men who were assaulted on campus last year had a concealed handgun in their possession and shot their attackers, the news that students are fighting back would deter many criminals before any laws were broken and anyone had to get hurt. I know the opposition will argue that they don't feel safe with anyone having guns, but the criminals will always find a way to get guns. So, if you feel safe thinking you can run to a blue light, or that if you get attacked and pulled into the bushes, a campus cop will happen to come by right then, that's fine. But I'd like the option to actually defend myself.
Agnes Davis junior, psychology
Worry about your education, not our image
I'm sick and tired of reading all these articles about cleaning up the "image" of N.C. State every time we are put in the national spotlight. I don't live and base my morals/attitude/actions around what other students, administrators, and outsiders think should be the image of NCSU. I attend this school to get an education, and that is the only aspect of it that I take pride in. If all these people care so much about a "respectable image" they should probably go somewhere else. We are just too crass of a bunch for them.
Bret Davis junior, physics
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