WU's Top 10 Most Fascinating People
Editor's biggest influences are his peers, his readers, and himself
Eddie Scarry
Issue date: 4/16/09 Section: Opinion
I prefer his philosophy.
6. Eddie Scarry- At this year's Mass Communication dinner, I was presented the "Most Provocative" award by my editor.
Since I began writing columns at the end of my sophomore year, I've been called racist, sexist, hateful, na've, ethnocentric, closed-minded, and most painfully, a bad writer; but I'm still here.
I'm not in the business of lecturing, but if anyone has learned anything from me, I hope it's that you don't have to be afraid to say what's on your mind, even if it means not everyone will understand.
7. Janelle Dunlap- Liberals need better looking women. That's where President of College Democrats Janelle Dunlap comes in. Smart and attractive, Janelle is the future of the Democratic Party.
This May, Janelle will graduate as a double major in political science and mass communication. And I want her to know, when she runs for president in 20 years, I'll be watching.
8. Stephen Smith- The most important element to an enjoyable political science class is discussion, and no one loves discussion more than professor Stephen Smith.
I remember when two students had opposing views in one class and he said, "Go! Talk to each other!"
You know the "free flow of ideas" everyone expects at a university? Smith invented that part.
9. Janet Ownley- Most people should be nervous aboutgraduation; but not accounting major and vice president of the College Republicans Janet Ownley.
If you've ever been to a networking seminar, you know that emphasis during lectures is placed on marketing yourself. Those lectures could be replaced by a Q & A with Janet.
But I can say everything about her that everyone should emulate right now: Be friendly, be smart, work hard, be organized and never hesitate to help out. Essentially, be like Janet.
10. My readers- I want to recognize all of the feedback I received from students and faculty alike. If it weren't for your criticisms and compliments, I wouldn't have felt I was doing my job. So, thank you.
But I have one more year left, and here's something I know for sure: You ain't seen nothing yet.
Comments on this column?
E-mail Eddie Scarry at scarrye@thejohnsonian.com.
6. Eddie Scarry- At this year's Mass Communication dinner, I was presented the "Most Provocative" award by my editor.
Since I began writing columns at the end of my sophomore year, I've been called racist, sexist, hateful, na've, ethnocentric, closed-minded, and most painfully, a bad writer; but I'm still here.
I'm not in the business of lecturing, but if anyone has learned anything from me, I hope it's that you don't have to be afraid to say what's on your mind, even if it means not everyone will understand.
7. Janelle Dunlap- Liberals need better looking women. That's where President of College Democrats Janelle Dunlap comes in. Smart and attractive, Janelle is the future of the Democratic Party.
This May, Janelle will graduate as a double major in political science and mass communication. And I want her to know, when she runs for president in 20 years, I'll be watching.
8. Stephen Smith- The most important element to an enjoyable political science class is discussion, and no one loves discussion more than professor Stephen Smith.
I remember when two students had opposing views in one class and he said, "Go! Talk to each other!"
You know the "free flow of ideas" everyone expects at a university? Smith invented that part.
9. Janet Ownley- Most people should be nervous aboutgraduation; but not accounting major and vice president of the College Republicans Janet Ownley.
If you've ever been to a networking seminar, you know that emphasis during lectures is placed on marketing yourself. Those lectures could be replaced by a Q & A with Janet.
But I can say everything about her that everyone should emulate right now: Be friendly, be smart, work hard, be organized and never hesitate to help out. Essentially, be like Janet.
10. My readers- I want to recognize all of the feedback I received from students and faculty alike. If it weren't for your criticisms and compliments, I wouldn't have felt I was doing my job. So, thank you.
But I have one more year left, and here's something I know for sure: You ain't seen nothing yet.
Comments on this column?
E-mail Eddie Scarry at scarrye@thejohnsonian.com.
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