Homecoming

The Homecoming parade was met with the support of many locals and alumni but lacked a strong student presence, despite Student Body President Jasmin Jones’ strong push for the revitalization of the event.

Ronald Redmond is cooking up the idea for his service project as one of UNC’s candidates for 2009 Homecoming king.

The senior plans to work with The Arc of Orange County, a program in Durham that provides weekly cooking classes and other opportunities to students with developmental delays.

Redmond said one of his favorite aspects of the cooking program is that it donates once a month to Meals on Wheels Association of America.

“It shows that even though these students have various disabilities, they still give back to the community,” he said.

I honestly don’t think I could be less excited about this year’s Homecoming.

Sure, the alumni will have their fun, reuniting with their former classmates, knocking back enough Bud Light to convince themselves they’re back in college.

And it’s certain that the town will be a bustle, bringing much-needed money into our economy.

But as far as what I see being offered by this year’s festivities, I’m not just underwhelmed. I’m downright embarrassed.

After 13 years as a Girl Scout, Anarrah Ross won the group’s highest honor, the Gold Award, by dedicating her time to collecting toys to stock the playrooms at local children’s hospitals.

She continues her dedication to service at UNC while running for Homecoming queen this semester.

“I feel that at UNC, the opportunities are limitless,” she said.

“And if they don’t have something, they will provide you with the tools to create it.”