The entire world is anxiously awaiting the royal wedding of the Prince of Wales and his commoner fiance which will occur tomorrow morning. Tons of special features have hit all sorts of news publications and movies about the couple have already been release. Prince William's and Kate's picture can be found on literally EVERYTHING.
But is this really news? Specifically, is this really news for America?
I realize the fairy tale fantasy aspect for girls across the world. Someone is literally becoming a princess and everyone wants to see that. And to be honest, I have no problem with the broadcasting of the actual wedding. But this has been the focus in the news for the past month.
I just think there are more important things to be talking about.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Marriage Without the Wedding
So what's the big deal? Why shouldn't you be able to "test run" a relationship? After all, doesn't everyone say you can't know someone until you've lived with them? Well, it's actually a really big deal. Apart from religion, lovey-dovey wedding plans, and family pressures believe it or not marriage has a real purpose as an institution.
Most mistakenly think marriage is solely about making a commitment, and while that is indeed the main component it's not the only benefit. Any relationship, especially moving in with your partner, requires a commitment of some sort so marriage is not alone in that aspect. The same kind of emotional attachments are made in serious dating relationship. So the real benefits of marriage are other things: protection - legal rights - public commitments (definitely different from private commitments).
Consider it this way. Assuming a lack of a prenuptial agreement, when a couple gets divorced everything is split down the middle according to the circumstances. But what happens if there was no marriage? There's no surefire legal way of sorting things out because chances are both sides weren't keeping itemized records of joint purchases nor were they signing promisory notes for small loans.
In short, this article brought to light what I believe to be a serious miscalculation on the parts of many. Marriage isn't something to be "test driven." You're either ready, or you're not.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Marriage in College
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=marriage+in+college+brittylea&aq=f
MARRIAGE IN COLLEGE
[Brittni Ward]
(Shots 1-2) The American Council on Education
reports that nearly 77% of all undergraduate students
are single.
(Shot 3) The remaining 23% are married. But is there really a
difference between the two?
(Shot 4-5) Think of it this way. Imagine your regular to-do list for
school. You’ve got your homework, group projects,
tests, and social life to worry about.
(Shots 5-9) Now add a wedding, an added to-do list, family taxes,
and don’t forget the monthly budgeting. So with all the
added stress, why not just wait to get married?
[SOT: Brittni Ward]
(shot 10) WE JUST DIDN’T REALLY FEEL
LIKE….THERE’S REALLY NO REASON
[Brittni Ward]
(Shots 11) After classes are done the typical college student finds
himself hanging out with friends, sometimes enjoying a
party or two. Our nights are a little quieter.
[SOT: Brittni Ward]
(Shot 12) WE DON’T PARTY….CLEAN THE
APARTMENT PARTIES
[Brittni Ward]
(Shots 13-17) Since finding time for each other is one of the main
challenges married, or soon to be married, students
face our relaxed evenings are important. We try to
cook together every night and then we share our days
over a meal. Even doing mundane tasks together like
dishes is important so that we’re able give our
relationship the attention it needs.
But what about school? Where does that fit in?
[SOT: Brittni Ward]
(Shot 18) HAVING THAT BALANCE….CAN’T LET
EITHER ONE SUFFER
[SOT: Jarred Hancock]
(Shot 19) I WORK UNTIL 6…..SPEND TIME WITH HER
[Brittni Ward]
(Shots 20-21) Some experts say that married students actually do
better in college than unmarried students. Unmarried
students are typically more likely to be indecisive,
changing their majors several times before settling on
one direction.
[SOT: Jarred Hancock]
(Shot 22) I THINK THE DIFFERENCE IS….MOSTLY EACH
OTHER
[Brittni Ward]
(Shot 23) Marriage in college isn’t for everyone. There’s a lot of
stress involved. However, for some it works – for better
or worse.
MARRIAGE IN COLLEGE
[Brittni Ward]
(Shots 1-2) The American Council on Education
reports that nearly 77% of all undergraduate students
are single.
(Shot 3) The remaining 23% are married. But is there really a
difference between the two?
(Shot 4-5) Think of it this way. Imagine your regular to-do list for
school. You’ve got your homework, group projects,
tests, and social life to worry about.
(Shots 5-9) Now add a wedding, an added to-do list, family taxes,
and don’t forget the monthly budgeting. So with all the
added stress, why not just wait to get married?
[SOT: Brittni Ward]
(shot 10) WE JUST DIDN’T REALLY FEEL
LIKE….THERE’S REALLY NO REASON
[Brittni Ward]
(Shots 11) After classes are done the typical college student finds
himself hanging out with friends, sometimes enjoying a
party or two. Our nights are a little quieter.
[SOT: Brittni Ward]
(Shot 12) WE DON’T PARTY….CLEAN THE
APARTMENT PARTIES
[Brittni Ward]
(Shots 13-17) Since finding time for each other is one of the main
challenges married, or soon to be married, students
face our relaxed evenings are important. We try to
cook together every night and then we share our days
over a meal. Even doing mundane tasks together like
dishes is important so that we’re able give our
relationship the attention it needs.
But what about school? Where does that fit in?
[SOT: Brittni Ward]
(Shot 18) HAVING THAT BALANCE….CAN’T LET
EITHER ONE SUFFER
[SOT: Jarred Hancock]
(Shot 19) I WORK UNTIL 6…..SPEND TIME WITH HER
[Brittni Ward]
(Shots 20-21) Some experts say that married students actually do
better in college than unmarried students. Unmarried
students are typically more likely to be indecisive,
changing their majors several times before settling on
one direction.
[SOT: Jarred Hancock]
(Shot 22) I THINK THE DIFFERENCE IS….MOSTLY EACH
OTHER
[Brittni Ward]
(Shot 23) Marriage in college isn’t for everyone. There’s a lot of
stress involved. However, for some it works – for better
or worse.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Blacks Are Moving South
Yes, you read the title right. If you're thinking to yourself that it sounds a little racially insensitive you're right on board with me.
This is a story that ran in the USA Today a couple of weeks ago. It's about the migratory patterns of African Americans, making them seem almost like a flock of geese.
Read the story here
It's not that I don't think the information is newsworthy. I can certainly see how it might be interesting that the majority of African Americans are choosing to live in the once segregated South. However, it seems racist to point it out - especially like this. Furthermore, following the habits of a particular race and reporting on things like this is, in a sense, segregating that race.
This is a story that ran in the USA Today a couple of weeks ago. It's about the migratory patterns of African Americans, making them seem almost like a flock of geese.
Read the story here
It's not that I don't think the information is newsworthy. I can certainly see how it might be interesting that the majority of African Americans are choosing to live in the once segregated South. However, it seems racist to point it out - especially like this. Furthermore, following the habits of a particular race and reporting on things like this is, in a sense, segregating that race.
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