Look around before you LikeALittle
By Elizabeth Vogel, Staff Writer -- vogel11@up.edu
There was recently a thread on UP's edition of Likealittle.com that had two counter arguments. One basically was saying there are no hot girls at UP.
The other side, of course, came back and said there are no hot guys at UP. People, listen up! There are plenty of attractive guys and gals here. If you don't see that, then you are, one, not looking hard enough, two, brainwashed by media's depiction of beauty or three, bitter about a past rejection and taking it out on the opposite sex.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so someone you may not be attracted to could be the most attractive person in the world to someone else. Physical appearance is important in finding a match, but remember it's not everything. Let's keep our campus open-minded. Don't be afraid to get to know someone because you don't find him or her immediately attractive, and don't give in to media's unnatural depiction of beauty.
The aforementioned thread began because someone was complaining that UP men never had the balls to ask a girl out. Ladies, remember you are scary. Men are just as afraid of rejection as you. If a guy asks you out, remember to treat him with respect, whether you say yes or no.
Also, if you want men to talk to you so badly, you can speed things along by approaching them. We're in the 21st century here — Girls ask guys out. To men I say, if a girl rejects you, there is most likely another girl to whom you aren't paying attention who would love to go out with you.
Everyone is looking for human connection in one way or another, so don't miss an opportunity to get to know someone new. Be friendly and open and you may be surprised by who you meet!
Overarching statements about people on your own campus not only show ignorance, but also bring negative energy. I hope LikeaLittle.com can be a fun place where people feel free to post innocent flirtations without fear. If you have an opinion about the attractiveness or the bravery of the men and women here, there is no need to post it anonymously on the Internet. Either keep it to yourself as you wallow in your loneliness or say it loud and proud and deal with the consequences.
