College - The unknown facts

It seems that there is a lack of informing students around the country about the true possibilities of attending college. Most of my friends I have spoken to about college mention that they were willing to give of the possibility of going to college because of their inability to pay for college or their belief that they are likely to not get accepted.

It troubles me to see their reasoning. Surely there has to be a way for all students to be aware of all of the opportunities of college. Personally, in my opinion, I believe that students of low income backgrounds are more likely to attend a university that most middle class students. I have seen students whose parents are able to contribute to their college education that are still not able to afford college and I have seen others who are not able to but attend college through either financial aid or scholarships. The fact of the matter is that most scholarships and financial aids out there are aimed towards low income students. Most students, however, are not informed about the opportunities.

I suggest a campaign or movement around the country to get students aware of the possibilities that are out there for them. Instead of aiming only the schools that are doing well academically, we should aim at every school. perhaps the reason why the students are not doing so well because they were never given the opportunity to excel.

Happy Birthday Honest Abe

One of our greatest president in the history of our great country. Our 16th president has done so much for the African American community in a time where it proved to be difficult to achieve our goals. We were in bondage and were forced to labor for the benefit of others. However, Lincoln paved the way for the movement that led to our freedom and our ability to elect the first African American president.

I know why Barack Obama admires Lincoln as much as he did and I hope everyone can take example in his leadership and success.

Happy Birthday to the 16th President of the United States!

Economy of Rhetoric

Our President surely goes out of his way to make sure that bipartisan agreements can become a practice in the way Washington do business. However, I am not sure if that would be possible at all. When we are a country where the two major political parties are constanly at odds over certain issues, then it becomes difficult to agree on things. I do have faith in the president but i find it very difficult to believe thatthe left and the right can find a central ground that will benefit the country.

Moving Forward

We all have seen the gorvernor of Illinois appoint Burris to be the next junior senator from Illinois. Now a problem occurs in which the democrat leaders refuse to seat Burris. This problem would result in the people of Illinois not having a voice in the United States Senate.
What I mean is that I am disappointed in the methods of the left, or even the whole political spectrum. The Democrats refuse to organize a special election to declare a senator simply because they fear that a republican will win the seat. Why do they need to feel compelled to deny the citizens of Illinois a voice. President-Elect Barack Obama need all of the vote he can get to pass the stimulus package next month and we have at least two or three senate seats that are still vacant.
When will we get pass this party line and truly do what is right for the nation?