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People have always been fascinated by the architecture of history. From the pyramids to the Sphinx, Stonehenge, and the Acropolis, buildings and structures have always served to peak our interests and broaden our understanding of peoples long past. Such fascination is logical for within the structure of the walls, we learn about the cultures, beliefs, and lives of a world long since gone. What about buildings today? Specifically, what about the structures on our very own Texas A&M?
When walking around campus, many buildings stick out to me. For example, the MSC frequently stresses me out. With people walking everywhere, signs all over, papers being thrust at you, it is a very crowded and chaotic. Interestingly, however, the MSC can also be incredibly relaxing and foster great reflection. When I am walking around, weaving through vast numbers of people, I am stressed and anxious. However, if a quiet place can be found and earphones put in, the MSC becomes an interesting place for homework and thought. Outside of the MSC, there is also great elements. The many trees sprinkled throughout campus certainly help to relax and inspire me, and the most peaceful and pleasing view on campus must be looking down military walk. However, when I think of A&M, I do not picture the serene trees of military walk but rather the gigantic Kyle Field on a day in which the stadium is filled with students and former students. I think in ten years, the many Aggie football games I attended will still stick in my mind as the roar of the crowd cheers on our beloved team.
If I were to picture campus as an argument, I would picture the Flag Room. A&M is a campus of great traditions and honorable codes. This is embodied in the Flag Room. That is not to say that, as at any university, A&M has not had its dark hours; however, it is built upon learning, honesty, honor, and respect - traits that are vital to argumentation. The Flag Room is a place where voices are not raised and insults are not hurled, rather, people enter its quiet walls to study and discuss things civilly. It tells a story of lives lost throughout the world and honors their memories, arguing that we, too, should respect its hallowed halls and that which it represents. In our arguments, we must speak with quiet respect, and, as the Aggie traditions assert, we must treat all with respect and honor, always remembering honesty and openness of mind. Only then can we all learn together and build upon the histories of our forefathers to create a better life for generations to come.
People have always been fascinated by the architecture of history. From the pyramids to the Sphinx, Stonehenge, and the Acropolis, buildings and structures have always served to peak our interests and broaden our understanding of peoples long past. Such fascination is logical for within the structure of the walls, we learn about the cultures, beliefs, and lives of a world long since gone. What about buildings today? Specifically, what about the structures on our very own Texas A&M?
When walking around campus, many buildings stick out to me. For example, the MSC frequently stresses me out. With people walking everywhere, signs all over, papers being thrust at you, it is a very crowded and chaotic. Interestingly, however, the MSC can also be incredibly relaxing and foster great reflection. When I am walking around, weaving through vast numbers of people, I am stressed and anxious. However, if a quiet place can be found and earphones put in, the MSC becomes an interesting place for homework and thought. Outside of the MSC, there is also great elements. The many trees sprinkled throughout campus certainly help to relax and inspire me, and the most peaceful and pleasing view on campus must be looking down military walk. However, when I think of A&M, I do not picture the serene trees of military walk but rather the gigantic Kyle Field on a day in which the stadium is filled with students and former students. I think in ten years, the many Aggie football games I attended will still stick in my mind as the roar of the crowd cheers on our beloved team.
If I were to picture campus as an argument, I would picture the Flag Room. A&M is a campus of great traditions and honorable codes. This is embodied in the Flag Room. That is not to say that, as at any university, A&M has not had its dark hours; however, it is built upon learning, honesty, honor, and respect - traits that are vital to argumentation. The Flag Room is a place where voices are not raised and insults are not hurled, rather, people enter its quiet walls to study and discuss things civilly. It tells a story of lives lost throughout the world and honors their memories, arguing that we, too, should respect its hallowed halls and that which it represents. In our arguments, we must speak with quiet respect, and, as the Aggie traditions assert, we must treat all with respect and honor, always remembering honesty and openness of mind. Only then can we all learn together and build upon the histories of our forefathers to create a better life for generations to come.
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