Drunken hookup independence

IMMA JUGGA

Tue Dec 1 2009 09:58

IT'S THE JUGGANAUT BITCH

Jaime E. Ortega

Sun Nov 22 2009 18:59

Ariel I see some relevant claims and generalizations that discredit your argument to be rather, an emotional statement of poor basis of interpretation.

First of in your paragraph, you cannot claim that "I am all for the drunken hook-up" and then in the same paragraph claim that "The one thing I am not about when it comes to drunken hook-ups". You cannot be (ALL = 100%) for drunken hook ups and then state that you are (not all for drunken hook ups= 99%) You confuse me.

Second. Within your paper you claim that " We smoke pot in the dorms, buy liquor with a fake ID, drive high, drive “tipsy,” cheat on tests, sky dive, all things that could possibly really **** up our future" Unfortunately this is not true, because not all of us have done those things, so you are generalizing everything according to your perception of reality, which seems limited to a narrow view.

Third. You claim a bold statement when you said this: "we’re all 18-22, we’re not exactly socially graceful yet". You are wrong, not all of us are 18-22, I am 26, and most of my friends are older people as well, who go to college. Actually, a great percentage of college students surpasses the age group age you imputed in your blog.

To be honest, I am not against what you say, as it is your opinion. But what I don't agree with is generalizing everything, without taking in consideration many important factors. Group age, would be one of them. Your view of the world at 18-22 might not be your view of the world at 24-30. So please do not generalize relationships, to as if one group age, represented all GROUP AGES!

thank you.

Your name

Mon Oct 12 2009 23:33

Ugh, I can't even get through this. it's so horribly written. Mix that with the idiotic subject matter, forget it.

buckeye

Thu Oct 1 2009 11:56

I take it Ariel Labouche is this girls pin name?

arielle

Tue Sep 29 2009 20:45

Ariel, I was by no means offended by this blog. It is listed as a blog, which according to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, a blog is "a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer." I feel that it is great that such a great university like OSU can allow students to publish works of their opinion. My only concern is that this article is directly linked to OSU and anyone and everyone can see. Suggestions to the Lantern, under blogs maybe provide links to personal student blogging sites as oppose to having such freedom for students to write about whatever they want. Well written and informal.

Dave

Tue Sep 29 2009 16:31

Awesome Article. I think the comparison of risks that college students will/won't make was both creative and legitimate. The article was very appropriately written for its target audience, which was made very clear from the title on. I personally think this open minded type of writing is much needed nowadays and would like to see much more of it.

leah!

Tue Sep 29 2009 15:14

hey i wish i guy would call and ask me to go to the oval instead of at 3am when he's drunk and wants to get laid!

LEAH!

Tue Sep 29 2009 15:08

ARiel-
Im so happy your article made it in!these ppl that comment are ridiculous! Your article rocks, keep up the good work! wait til they read the female m. one! you're beautiful!

ZNALF

Mon Sep 28 2009 20:33

the author of this article is a genuinely nice person who is trying to express the way that SOME of us feel. No statement can be true for everyone, so if/when one is to disagree you demean yourself by being mean spirited and calling the author names. If someone else has the talent and guts to put them self out there, do it, and don't criticize those of us who have grown "a pair of balls" and had the courage to write an article.

Shante

Mon Sep 28 2009 17:38

Drunken/high hook ups and encounters do happen and parents and students alike should speak honestly about these things instead of acting like it doesn't happen; however, just because they happen it doesn't mean they should be glorified either. Yes, these things are fun in the moment but there are great danger that go along with it.

Not everyone, walking down High St. on a Saturday night is a 'harmless' college student. There are criminals out there just sitting and waiting on High St. and the surrounding Off-Campus area for drunk, naive kids with their guard down to walk by.

Short and short....USE A CONDOM WHEN YOU HAVE SEX b/c random strangers lie, long-term bf/gf's lie about their sexual pasts or may not even be aware they have a disease. STD rates amongst college students are alarmingly high and if you're drunk (hell if you are sober, sadly) you are less likely to ask about someones sexual history.

Secondly, I just want everyone to BE AWARE when you are walking down High St. and don't think just b/c it is OSU that everything is safe...there are ppl out there (fellow students/strangers) that do not have your best interest at heart.

Nick

Mon Sep 28 2009 16:09

Love the article. Keep on writing. If you've stayed on South Campus then you will know this is what life is like. Glad to read someone with a fresh insight. We actually discussed this article in our Comm 101 class. And yes people, this is the truth. Walk around on a Friday or Saturday night and it is hard to find a sober person about. Most of the floors in my old dorm building always smelled of pot, and we all know people that drive drunk.

This is college life.... Grow up and realize that this behavior is an essential part of our college experience. It has always been this way. The original class who lived in Park Hall partied just as hard as the kids who live there currently. And as far as the drunken hookups, well they dont call alcohol liquid courage for nothing.

LCA09

Mon Sep 28 2009 14:36

everyone has a rigt to their own opinion. She isnt justifying drunken hookup, but you all act as if this doesn't happen. Many freshman come to college with the dream of a drunken hookup and if u won't be realist about it then that's your problem.

Buckeye Mom

Mon Sep 28 2009 12:18

This article is very confusing. Is it meant as satire? Or is Ariel actually espousing such dangerous behavior? When I was in college in the 70's there were several consequences of "hooking up": catching one or more of the "social diseases", or pregnancy. Now you can die, just for a truly meaningless encounter that you may or may not remember if you are impaired by alcohol or drugs. Please, I hope this is not what she truly believes or how she acts. It is a dangerous and ultimately dead-end path to take.

Jane Doe

Mon Sep 28 2009 10:40

"We smoke pot in the dorms, buy liquor with a fake ID, drive high, drive “tipsy,” cheat on tests, sky dive, all things that could possibly really **** up our future. "

Well, if this is how Ohio State students conduct themselves, then screw it. I'm transferring. I'm not into heavy drinking, smoking pot, and driving while under the influence, etc, and I would hope that most OSU students are not either.

Brittany

Mon Sep 28 2009 09:21

I think this article is absolutely fantastic. I seem to be one of the only people who understand the satire behind it and realize that the first part or so isn't to be taken seriously. That's what good journalism is all about people! Drawing the reader in! And all of you were very clearly duped so good job Ariel. I totally agree with the article; people should grow some balls and learn to pursue relationships in a classy way instead of sloshing around at parties looking for the easiest lay. I applaud and fully support this piece of writing.

p d

Mon Sep 28 2009 09:13

I have expressed my reservations about this piece, as well. But, come on, let’s stop the personal attacks on Ariel. This is a student newspaper and students should have some space to experiment with edgy columns, opinions and such. I am all for a civil debate, but not in favor of tearing anyone down.

Zack:
If this were a personal blog, I would have had nothing to say. But this appears to be a blog on a newspaper platform, promoted by a teaser on the front page. Therefore, I would argue that normative principles of journalism should hold. Why is this so ridiculous?

Also, when I referred to “reputation of friends and colleagues,” I meant the reputation of the Lantern in general. Unfairly or not, people will remember this as a piece in the Lantern and the blog will have a spillover effect on the overall credibility of the paper. No way around that. To begin with, these days journalists have limited credibility in a community. My question is do you want to expend your credibility capital on an edgy sex blog? I would save it for more substantive issues.

Tim

Mon Sep 28 2009 08:07

I agree with KrisC. Girls that sleep around are way down on the list when men are looking for potential wives so good luck to you Ariel.

abe

Sun Sep 27 2009 21:27

Clearly, the first paragraph is tongue and cheek to get your attention, faux cool. The advise part, the punch-line, is fairly straight forward and solid. Namely, have the courage for authentic relationships; don't numb yourself by getting high if you seek something real.

Ashley

Sun Sep 27 2009 15:31

I think to take this article personally is ridiculous. Whether those who have read this agree or not, you can't deny she makes some interesting points. There is still a large group of people these thoughts speak for (and about) and it seems only the ones in strong opposition are making their opinions heard in response. I'm not saying that some of you don't not engage in the activities she mentions, but those of us who do can certainly relate to what she's saying.
People our age ("18-22") make mistakes and I think it's brave of her to bring them to the forefront (but I guess she doesn't really consider them mistakes.) In my experiences, I have witnessed these exact things she writes about - it does seem so much easier to pursue something when "under the influence." How many people can truthfully say they've gotten a genuine "let's hang out" phone call after a drunken night of meeting a potential other? Impartially, I'd think it would be interesting to know!
I'm not wholeheartedly agreeing or disagreeing, just saying her points are very thought-provoking... and that's really all it is, guys... one person's opinions from her own experiences.

martin pearson

Sun Sep 27 2009 14:56

I have been married for 54 yrs to my first wife.... IF (and I hope not) this bilge is from an average college student, no wonder we are in so much of a mess.