English class was particularly fun, mostly because we watched an episode of Daria and then our digital essays. I would like to make a comment to Deon and what he said about Mattel; they have over 30,000 employees worldwide, not 5,000. I knew there was something wrong with that number. Anyway, I thought the videos we all made were great.

On a much different note, the debate was much more interesting than I thought it would be. I have to say that I did not like Anya as much as I thought I would when she started talking. At first, I was intrigued that she was the only woman on stage. However, when she began debating her ideals, I realized that not only did I not agree with what she said but I didn’t like the way she said it. While answering questions, she gave off an attitude and was not very well-spoken. She used a lot of “likes” and “uhms” and gave off a very womanly attitude. I do not believe in double standards, however Siva was so much more well-spoken than she was and I believe it was because of her attitude. Siva also seemed a little full of himself, with a “cover charge higher than Barbara Streishand.”

The best part of the debate, and I know the rest of our LC will agree with me, was Professor Gaunt. (I believe that’s how you spell her name. I’m too lazy to check her card.) She was right. I didn’t find myself truly interested in the debate because it didn’t relate to me. There were only so many points that Anya and Siva made that I actually remember but this professor “of color” opened a can of “whoop ass” as Professor Kaufman said. (She teaches classes on anthropology and racism only on Thursday from 6-8 in case anyone is interested.)

Higher education is getting more expensive and according to Siva, they’re expected to do worse because it’s more economical. My boyfriend mentioned to me today that he wants to transfer to NYU. My personal opinion is that it just isn’t worth it. They are destroying the city with their plans for skyscrapers and unnecessary facilities. They are an extremely expensive university with the same education as Baruch.

All in all, I found the debate to be much more interesting than I had expected.