TO THE EDITOR:
Since this is my first semester in college, I’ve recently been experiencing the homesickness, loneliness and academic worries that many first-year students suffer from.
However, I’ve recently found something that has soothed these anxieties: Humans vs. Zombies. I was shocked that the DTH wanted to “eradicate” the game. I strongly disagree, because of the way the game has affected me personally and emotionally.
Whenever I feel disruptive worries creep into my mind, I start thinking of the game I’m playing instead. I try to think of new strategies or routes to class that will give me the edge. These thoughts help me relax and take my mind off the stresses of college life.
I have had more than a dozen people I don’t know come up to me and engage in enjoyable conversations because I was still wearing the armband that indicated I was human.
They had so many kind questions about my experience in the game. I have enjoyed relating my exploits and anecdotes to these newfound friends. This has helped me feel like a member of the Carolina community. These people treated me in the spirit of the Carolina Way.
Maybe the game doesn’t matter and isn’t “cool.” I don’t care. I am having a good time, I’m not hurting anyone, and I feel more like a member of a community.
People who want to refer to us as the “Braindead undead” are not living out the Carolina Way. They should be more open-minded and inclusive, like true Tar Heels.
Dashiell Mace ’16
Business
Economics
