6 THE VOICE, THURSDAY, NOV. 05, 2015 EDITOR FIRST MONA BUTLER lewpoints Clean up like a grown-up f you spend time down in the cafete- fi: especially after the lunch rush, you'll notice a lack of clear table space. Instead, you come across a sea of garbage left over from sloppy people too lazy to carry their leftovers a few meters to the nearest trash bin. It’s hard to always be neat and tidy. At home, leaving dirty clothes on the floor or letting old dishes pile up until we absolutely can- not stand the sight of them isn’t a big deal. Some — students who still live at home might even have a parent who cleans up after them, making it easier to be messy without conse- quence. Regard- less of your situation, a little bit of a mess in your own space is fine. What some students obviously don’t realize is that there is a big difference between their own home and the school cafeteria. It’s not okay to leave garbage lying around in a public space where other people are going to want to sit. It is not up to the next person to clean up after. Someone eating later shouldn’t have to ferry garbage back and forth to the trash just to be able to sit and eat for five minutes. Sure, Langara College does have janitorial staff r4 4 whose job is to clean up. It is not, however, up to MONA BUTLER As grown them to follow stu- adults, dents around to d clean up the min- students ute a piece of gar- should be bage is left behind. ° They are severely resp onsible outnumbered by enough to __ the amount of stu- dents who use the know not cafeteria and_ it’s to leave the not fair to make ° more work for cafe eteria a them than neces- mess sary. Nothing is worse than when some- one excuses their messiness by saying, “its ok, ’m keeping them employed” or “It’s oKay, it’s their job.” As grown adults, students should be responsible enough to know not to leave the cafeteria a mess, whether or not you have someone who cleans up after you. We all share this school and students should show some pride in it by not be- ing so sloppy. We want to hear from you Got a different point of view? Write to us. Problems with something we've said? Let us know. Think we got a fact wrong? Tellus. Journalisin instructor Erica Bulman oversees The Voice. Email her at ebulman@langara.be.ca Meninism just isn't clear o one is certain about what the meninist movement stands for because it is teeming with con- tradictions. Nobody, not even meninists, can work out whether the movement is an effort to ad- dress the difficul- ties of being a man in the 21st century or an attempt to mock and under- mine feminism. Those who op- pose meninism say there is a lack of understanding among men and people in general about what feminism OPINION RUMANA DSOUZA stands for. Feminists have emphasized that feminism is about equality be- tween genders. They say it’s about men and women having the freedom to be themselves without any backlash from society. But if feminism is about achieving social, political and economic equality between the sexes, do men really need a meninist movement? Not all meninists are out there airing legitimate grievances. It’s common for them to use language that is down- right offensive and hateful against women, especially on Internet forums. One such forum is Return of Kings, a popular website that describes itself as, “a blog for heterosexual, masculine men.” Its creators claim that, “yester- day’s masculinity is todays misogyny.” Here are men who believe that femi- nism is a grave threat to their mascu- linity and way of life, which needs to be shot down with an aggressive attack. The repungent nature of such pro- tests invalidates the legitimacy of any men’s rights movement. But I also believe that meninism has successfully highlighted the unfortu- nate double standards that exist in our society. There’s no denying that men are vulnerable similar insecurities, in- justices and threats as women. So if the meninist movement is a fight for achieving true gender equali- ty, then I’m on board. But if it’s an attempt to empower and improve the lives of men at the expense of women then meninism is a juvenile cause that will further divide us. NeAuHtLe ON THe (nredner... SEAN LEE comic Buy a poppy from a veteran get enough recognition for all they do for veterans, and their efforts are often understated. The legion’s membership is in decline as veter- ans from more re- cent conflicts Te Royal Canadian Legion does not OPINION chose not to join. SERENA PATTAR Lower member- ship numbers mean less revenue available for their services. The legion provides many vital ser- vices to veterans including helping them adjust to civilian life after their time in service is up. It can be difficult for veterans to discuss their experi- ences with family. Legion halls act as a safe space, where veterans can discuss their past with those who share similar experiences. The legion has been safeguarding the poppy as a symbol of remembrance since 1948. Its annual Poppy Campaign allows people to show their support while raising funds to provide financial assistance to veterans and their fami- lies, as well as grants for basic necessi- ties such as food, clothing, and pre- scriptions The Canadian government cut $34.8 million from Veteran Affairs in 2014. This made the legion more integral to veterans than before. The poppy is not only a symbol of re- membrance, but also one of support for the risks they have taken. It is impor- tant to ensure that the sacrifices of those veterans are not forgotten, and that future generations realize what those sacrifices still mean to Canadi- ans. So when you're coming out of the grocery store, or walking through the mall, and you see a legion member handing out poppies, take one. Make sure you know you’re not only remem- bering veterans’ sacrifices, but you’re continuing to support their well-being. 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