Big thumbs up to Logan Short. The sleeveless shirt policy at the Rec was the last, tiny motivator for me to stop going there and get a gym membership in town. I used to go to the Rec four mornings out of the five days I am on campus; I didn’t really like the condition of some of the machinery, but I figured it was “free” and close to campus. I saw the sign at the door about the new rule and I asked about it; I was told that it really applied to guys (I’m female) and then really only the ones who have hairy armpits and let their sweat drip all over; she implied it was a health hazard. I thought the reason was kind of bogus but I didn’t say anything. I just decided to go somewhere else. I also want Logan to know I completely agree with “jealousy” being a great motivator. I don’t know how some of the cows on campus can stand looking at themselves in the mirror. Women naturally have such gorgeous bodies – to relinquish your female form is like giving up one part of your claim to being a woman. That said, in my perspective, misuse of one’s body (male or female) is an abuse of the privilege of being human.

 

JoAnn LoSavio

Senior

Anthropology and history major