This is a positive thinking zone

So I'm reading the inaugural Fall 2004 edition of the BU student newspaper. For about 1300 students this is their first introduction; for others, it's the weekly paper of interest. Over the years things have changed, as things often do. And The Voice is no exception. Layout, color, content, writers, editors have all flowed with the times. One area - the editorials - have not. They are largely negative. That's not to say writing about such things is invalid. Nor is it to say that the writing itself is poor. Exposing problems and areas of concern is the hallmark of many journalistic outlets - from student newspapers to major networks. However, the seemingly unending negative slant to these articles skirts the larger picture: BU is a pretty good place to be. Are there areas in need of improvement? Sure. But I'd challenge any fair-minded folk to inform me of an organization not in need of improvement. We have great students, excellent leaders, beautiful facilities. I'd even go so far as to say the food is rather decent. I've spent over 13 years here now. I'm proud of that time. I've met some great people and generated lasting relationships (including, I should add, my recent wife). The memories I have - and hope to continue generating - are priceless.

I'd like to refrain from too much soapboxing...but as the sole owner and writer for this site I suppose this is my forum. In the modern world there are countless problems with which to grapple. Problems needing real solutions from uniquely insightful people - the exact people that BU students will become as they progress through their college years. My suggestion: focus on this stuff. It's more important, more critical. When the food at the commons or the right to attend beer parties is placed above such things it makes us smaller as people. But beyond that, it clouds all the wonderful things around us. BU is a good place. In fact, it's a beautiful place. Complete with faults and problems and things we need to fix. See the good in everything, even when you really have to work to find it. Smile more often. Be positive. And, of course, keep it real.