2008 Woodie Awards
Anyone who attended or participated in this year's Step Sing will likely agree that Sigma Chi's rendition of Unk's "Walk It Out" was one of the most memorable songs of the entire show.
What many members of the Samford community do not agree on, however, is whether or not "The Original Fraternity" was respectful enough of the religious ideals upon which this university was founded to be deserving of the coveted Sweepstakes award.
"I know it's kind of irreverent, but really, how can you not laugh?" This expression voiced the reaction of many students and families to a creative but borderline sacrilegious performance by 2008 Step Sing champions Sigma Chi.
There is a place for criticism in politics, of course - I do it in this column all the time. But, what if for one day, we stopped all the constant bickering and fighting and thought about the positive side of these politicians - the things no one ever really takes time to notice?
If people could see into my mind, they would probably judge me to be little more than a child. I think in pictures. I dream of a different world. And I imagine the universe is not as it seems. But I am not ashamed of this because I know there are other people just like me.
It is nearly impossible to deny the fact that one of the most convenient solutions in an embarrassing situation is a little piece of black magic known as the "lie."