2008 Woodie Awards
Reactions to "MC's Virgins"
Kelly Shine
Issue date: 10/8/08 Section: News
Three weeks ago, the MC Quadrangle ran an article that caused a lot of buzz around campus. The article, complete with an infectious headline, "MC'S Virgins," was attached to the hands of students, faculty and staff alike.
The article, written by Editor-in-Chief, David Ellison was about the possibility of a virgin club starting on campus. Brother Thomas Scanlan spoke about his hope that students would take the initiative and start the club. The question is, is anybody actually willing to step up and say that one, they are a virgin, and two, that they want to stay one?
In a world where sex is splashed across our TV screens, and imprinted in movies and music, its no secret that being abstinent is not being promoted. Instead, advertisements and celebrities show that it's the 'cool thing' to be promiscuous. So, is the virgin population willing to 'out' themselves in the name of this club?
In response to the article students have expressed many different opinions towards the club.
"I think it's a fine idea," said freshman Erin Dauerer, "whoever wants to and feels comfortable joining should defiantly join, and not be judged for it."
For the most part, the reaction among students has been mixed.
"I was shocked the second I saw the headline," said Charlotte Murphy, "but I after I read the whole article, I was intrigued."
In the MC handbook it is stated that sexual intercourse "is a violation of the College Code of Conduct and is punishable by sanctions imposed in accordance with the judicial procedures of the college."
"I don't get the point," said freshman Joe Williams, "if you're a virgin, great, but there is no need to flaunt it in front of the school."
"I'm just interested in seeing what actually goes on in the virgin club," said freshman Marie Hasbrouck, "What do they talk about? What do they do?"
These questions may never be answered unless there are progressive steps taken to get the club off its feet.
"If one person is willing to start it," said Murphy, "I think people will be less scared and jump on board."
The article, written by Editor-in-Chief, David Ellison was about the possibility of a virgin club starting on campus. Brother Thomas Scanlan spoke about his hope that students would take the initiative and start the club. The question is, is anybody actually willing to step up and say that one, they are a virgin, and two, that they want to stay one?
In a world where sex is splashed across our TV screens, and imprinted in movies and music, its no secret that being abstinent is not being promoted. Instead, advertisements and celebrities show that it's the 'cool thing' to be promiscuous. So, is the virgin population willing to 'out' themselves in the name of this club?
In response to the article students have expressed many different opinions towards the club.
"I think it's a fine idea," said freshman Erin Dauerer, "whoever wants to and feels comfortable joining should defiantly join, and not be judged for it."
For the most part, the reaction among students has been mixed.
"I was shocked the second I saw the headline," said Charlotte Murphy, "but I after I read the whole article, I was intrigued."
In the MC handbook it is stated that sexual intercourse "is a violation of the College Code of Conduct and is punishable by sanctions imposed in accordance with the judicial procedures of the college."
"I don't get the point," said freshman Joe Williams, "if you're a virgin, great, but there is no need to flaunt it in front of the school."
"I'm just interested in seeing what actually goes on in the virgin club," said freshman Marie Hasbrouck, "What do they talk about? What do they do?"
These questions may never be answered unless there are progressive steps taken to get the club off its feet.
"If one person is willing to start it," said Murphy, "I think people will be less scared and jump on board."