There is a movement in Dallas to get youth to stop “saggin’. ” This movement brings about a few questions:
1) Is it your right to wear clothes the way you want, or is this racial profiling?
2) Where did sagging come from anyway?

Those organizing the movement in Dallas say that sagging started in prison and indicated that one was sexually available. But according to Snopes.com–a website that aims to dispel Urban Ledgends–this is incorrect. It was really due to prison clothes that didn’t fit properly. You can read more about that argument here.

My question to you: Is sagging a fashion statement or just annoying? If you do it yourself, why?

~Sarah Whitehead

On Monday, October 29th, 2007 Matthew Kushner will interview our president, Dr. Jurasek for the Medaille Magazine. This will take place in the TV studio (M006). Taping will begin at 11am. Feel free to stop in and watch or help out with the taping!

Contact Lisa VanValkinburgh for more information at lvanvalkinburgh@medaille.edu

Web sites like facebook and myspace are wonderful social networking tools for keeping in touch with your friends, but those spaces aren’t the most appropriate for professional networking with potential employers and job leads.

With LinkedIn, you can set up a profile that focuses on your academic and work experience, linking you to a growing web of professionals who are looking for the same things as you are. Get a head start on your search for a post-college job by creating an account and connecting with internship supervisors, faculty, and friends.

~Kara Kane