Letter from the Editor
A week of many emotions
Chai Read-Walsh, Managing Editor
Issue date: 9/13/07 Section: Opinion
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This week is one of many emotions. The Tarleton family is in a time of mourning, forgiveness, healing, thankfulness and learning.
Last week The J-TAC reported the loss of a freshman Lora Wulfjen after she died in a motorcycle accident. Tuesday, tragedy struck again when freshman Stephen Cage was killed in an automobile accident. Both students were beginning their college careers at Tarleton State University.
As college students, we often forget that life is fragile. We are young, strong and fast, but we are not invincible. We often drink too much, stay up too late, eat unhealthy food, try extremely dangerous stunts, and disregard safety altogether.
Please pay tribute to the Tarleton family members lost and remember to wear your helmets, buckle your seatbelts, and follow the rules of the road.
In a spirit of remembrance and celebrating life, the week of Sept. 11 is here once again.
We remember our friends, family, and loved ones who died during the attacks six years ago, and those who have served our great country and fought against terrorism. We would like to thank our veterans and those who have given their lives for our freedom.
In this week's edition read the incredible story about the Yancey brothers, three Tarleton ROTC graduates who are currently deployed in Iraq.
This is a time to appreciate friends and family. Do not forget to tell the closest people in your life that you care about them. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the moment that we forget to say, "thank you" and "I love you." Remind those who work with you, teach you and encourage you that they matter. Call your parents and grandparents; remind them how much they mean to you. Apologize to those you have harmed and forgive those who have hurt you, because you never know when you will see them again.
Students, have strength; if you know something is a bad idea never be afraid to say so. You could save someone's life or even your own.
Please be patient during this time of remembrance and healing. Look after one another, stay together, and help raise the spirits of your fellow Tarleton family members.
Last week The J-TAC reported the loss of a freshman Lora Wulfjen after she died in a motorcycle accident. Tuesday, tragedy struck again when freshman Stephen Cage was killed in an automobile accident. Both students were beginning their college careers at Tarleton State University.
As college students, we often forget that life is fragile. We are young, strong and fast, but we are not invincible. We often drink too much, stay up too late, eat unhealthy food, try extremely dangerous stunts, and disregard safety altogether.
Please pay tribute to the Tarleton family members lost and remember to wear your helmets, buckle your seatbelts, and follow the rules of the road.
In a spirit of remembrance and celebrating life, the week of Sept. 11 is here once again.
We remember our friends, family, and loved ones who died during the attacks six years ago, and those who have served our great country and fought against terrorism. We would like to thank our veterans and those who have given their lives for our freedom.
In this week's edition read the incredible story about the Yancey brothers, three Tarleton ROTC graduates who are currently deployed in Iraq.
This is a time to appreciate friends and family. Do not forget to tell the closest people in your life that you care about them. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the moment that we forget to say, "thank you" and "I love you." Remind those who work with you, teach you and encourage you that they matter. Call your parents and grandparents; remind them how much they mean to you. Apologize to those you have harmed and forgive those who have hurt you, because you never know when you will see them again.
Students, have strength; if you know something is a bad idea never be afraid to say so. You could save someone's life or even your own.
Please be patient during this time of remembrance and healing. Look after one another, stay together, and help raise the spirits of your fellow Tarleton family members.
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