When we hear the word citizenship, often times we think of the word in relation to being a citizen of this country. We think things such as patriotism, being a member of a community, following rules, etc.. etc..
The one thing that stand out to me when thinking about citizenship, is the sense of community that comes with it. This applies to all communities and I take that to mean the greek community as well.
As we've discussed throughout this entire class, we all are members of this community meaning that the actions of one person can affect how the entire community is viewed from the outside student body. So within greek life, I think being a good citizen means always representing greek life in the highest manor and being model citizens by living our ritual and being good members of society.
We've talked about all the C's of the social change model and how each one of our missions incorporates these ideals and this is how our chapters help determine how we act as "citizens" of the greek community. Each one of our mission statements talks about how we each should live our lives inside and out of the greek system and this all strongly ties into being good members of a society, greek or not. I feel that as long as people act congruent with their values that their chapter teaches then they would have no problem acting as good citizen within our community. Then once people act as good citizens within our community then this could only make us look better to the outside world which could only help us recruit better students, and continue to improve our greek community as a whole.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
What I took from the Panel
Surprisingly, I actually took a lot from this meeting with the panel. I feel it is no secret about my views on greek life are pretty set in my ways and I have a firm belief system in how things should be run. but this panel somewhat opened my eyes to what greek life should be like here at OSU. I especially took a lot from the talks about how to manage things within the single chapters. My chapter just like every chapter on campus goes through/ is going through many problems, some more significant than others, and this panel taught me that there are different ways to handle these problems than I had once thought. I'm usually the type of person that often times has the idea that it's my way or the high way. Some people might see that as a problem but for me I see it as being confident in my decision making, but I've always been open to new ideas and that's what this panel has done for me. I really enjoyed the different ideas on how to incorporate the older members of the chapter and keep them involved because I feel that's an issue that plagues every chapter. I also enjoyed when Sharrell talked about how when she was in a leadership position how hard, but necessary, it was to stand up to older members or alumni and anyone else who did not agree with what was needed to progress the chapter. It's very tough to follow all the necessary rules when you have Alumni coming to events talking about all the crazy things they would have their pledges do, or just dumb things they would do in general; it's tough to tell them that we can't do those things anymore. I know personally I've dealt with such alumni and seen their faces of disgust almost when I tell them that we don't do that kind of thing anymore. I can attest personally that it was hard for me to adjust to certain rules that OSU doesn't put up with when I hear about all the fun things other chapters get to do, but after listening to this panel it's made me realize that in the grand scheme of things it's not a big deal. The stuff that matters is how you interact with your brothers and the experiences you create together.
This is a video I made to use as a rush video, but I feel like it highlights a lot of the experiences I've had with my brothers and emphasizes everything the panel opened my eyes up to.
This is a video I made to use as a rush video, but I feel like it highlights a lot of the experiences I've had with my brothers and emphasizes everything the panel opened my eyes up to.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Oath
To me, oath can be summed up with one word: promise.
Us as greeks should understand what the word oath means more than most people. Upon all of our initiations we all took an oath to live out each others' creeds, missions, ways of life etc... We made promises to not only ourselves but to our organizations that would we stand by what we believe in and what we were taught from our ritual each and every day.
When I think of oath, not only is it a promise but it's also a commitment one makes under the premise of something bigger than themselves. Often times you take an oath on the bible, or commit to yourself to a general public or group. Like the president taking an oath on the bible and committing to the entire country to uphold his position. Or our servicemen taking an oath to uphold the laws and regulations. The main difference between a promise and an oath is that promises are made in intimate situations such as promises to yourself or to a person, but an oath is between you and something bigger than yourself.
To me oath is pretty clear cut and doesn't really need to be explored into much depth. You either live up to your oath, or you don't and can sometimes suffer the consequences.
Us as greeks should understand what the word oath means more than most people. Upon all of our initiations we all took an oath to live out each others' creeds, missions, ways of life etc... We made promises to not only ourselves but to our organizations that would we stand by what we believe in and what we were taught from our ritual each and every day.
When I think of oath, not only is it a promise but it's also a commitment one makes under the premise of something bigger than themselves. Often times you take an oath on the bible, or commit to yourself to a general public or group. Like the president taking an oath on the bible and committing to the entire country to uphold his position. Or our servicemen taking an oath to uphold the laws and regulations. The main difference between a promise and an oath is that promises are made in intimate situations such as promises to yourself or to a person, but an oath is between you and something bigger than yourself.
To me oath is pretty clear cut and doesn't really need to be explored into much depth. You either live up to your oath, or you don't and can sometimes suffer the consequences.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
How we're not congruent. Take: 2
So I guess none of us were honest enough in our last posts about our organizations apparently, so let's give this another go shall we?
Now, just focusing on how Pike is not congruent with the values of our mission statement is very tough because truthfully, we do not put emphasis on our mission statement. The bulk of our values come from what we're taught in ritual, our "basic obligations" as a Pike, and our motto, "once a pike, always a pike." But for the sake of this assignment I'll try to base my post off of our mission statement. Our statement is as follows,
"Pi Kappa Alpha will set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for our members, host institutions, and the communities in which we live.
Now, just focusing on how Pike is not congruent with the values of our mission statement is very tough because truthfully, we do not put emphasis on our mission statement. The bulk of our values come from what we're taught in ritual, our "basic obligations" as a Pike, and our motto, "once a pike, always a pike." But for the sake of this assignment I'll try to base my post off of our mission statement. Our statement is as follows,
"Pi Kappa Alpha will set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for our members, host institutions, and the communities in which we live.
Now I know in the prompt about this topic it seemed the direction we were supposed to talk about was how we aren't congruent basically in how we're acting in social settings. I'd say that we all have pretty similar mission statements so I'm going to break it down like it. First Paragraph is what I feel Pike is not being congruent with and the second will be what I feel greek life isn't being congruent on.
So as far as Pike goes, there are a few simple things I think we're not doing as well as we should.
1) Intellect. We simple aren't getting the overall chapter grades. Yes we have plenty of people that are getting awesome grades, and everyone in between but I feel we need to have more of a strive, myself included to want to better ourselves. Not for greek life, but for ourselves. I couldn't care less how people judge us based on our house grades because I don't believe are a pinnacle issue within greek life. You need good grades regardless of fraternity or sorority. When it comes down to it we're all here for the same reason...to graduate with a degree and get a job. You join a greek organization to enhance your college experience, not just so you have mandatory study hours every week.
2)Philanthropy. I think we do not have a good enough system set up that allows us to give enough back. Granted we've had some unforeseen problems that have set us back in this category, but it doesn't change the fact that we could be better. Yes we have philanthropy events but I feel they could be so much bigger and we could give back so much more.
3) Setting the standard. I feel like that's pretty self explanatory. As of right now we're the fraternity trying to knock off the goliaths of greek life in every aspect and until we're king of the hill I will nto be satisfied. Setting the standard doesn't mean trying to match what other people do, but rather having them try to do what you're doing.
No as far as the greek community as a whole goes...
1)Grades....how many fraternity houses have terrible grades, some not even making an effort it seems. I understand there are plenty of distractions in college and certainly greek life, but there's no reason certain people should have such low grades. We're supposed to be better than the rest of the student body. (I mean that in the least asshole sounding way as possible) We're supposed to be the ones that set the bar and set ourselves apart from the rest.
2) Bashing Each Other. I know this one is a little tough because greek life is one giant competition when you think about it. Each organization is competing for the best pledges, best pairings, best TG partners. but at some point we need to realize that when it comes down to it we all have the same basic principles and while yes, some are more successful than most, there's no need to get confrontational about it.
3) Being stupid. This also needs no explanation. How many frats are on social probation/suspension this quarter? A decent amount. This is a tough thing for me to say because while I personally don't have a problem with doing some of the things that would get a group on so pro, the cold hard facts is that you can't anymore. I know it's hard to listen to alumni at tailgates talk about all the crazy stuff they'd do to pledges, or the crazy things that would happen at parties, but the reality is times have changed and OSU isn't messing around.
This isn't greek life in the south where rich alumni rule the schools and you can get away with whatever you want. This is northern greek life at a school where around 10% student body is greek. You're not going to get any love from the administration and definitely not cut any slack when it comes to breaking rules.
4) Get Involved. I know there are a good number of people in greek organizations that are only involved in that organization. I feel like people need to get involved more around campus. Not only does it get greek life's name out there but it gives us a better name when they see Joe Schmo frat boy as the president of some club/organization as opposed to Joe Schmo frat boy drunk as hell at the bar being obnoxious.
I think these are all good things people should work on. You'll notice I didnt focus on the social aspect of thigns too much because I don't have a problem with it. We're all in social fraternities, with the key word being SOCIAL. I don't understand how TG themes being a little racy conflict with a social organization's mission statement. It's college man, people just want to have fun. You'll also notice that I didn't say anything about not acting stereotypical because that doesn't bother me either. Not every greek organization acts in the same manner, but I would make the argument that each one has a multitude of personalities and not one stereotype like many may think. Brass tax OSU students already have a preconceived notion of what greek life is based on the media and things like that. If people chose to act in such a manner, go for it. If it attracts the type of recruits you want and it works for you then by all means continue being the stereotype. I feel like it hards to understand the stereotype here at OSU because our greek community is so diverse compared to many other communities at different schools. The stereotype comes from rich students who join greek life looking down on "GDI's" for not being them. A lot of schools' greek communities often times are more of the richer students who can afford such high dues and still have expendable cash so often times their personalities match that. Whereas here at OSU I feel many people in every organization are in extremely different financial situations and have any different kinds of personalities. So I can see where these people would get upset at people who might be looked upon as giving greek life a bad name, but I just don't think it's a huge deal. Most times people are acting stupid when their drunk anyway. Thousands of students act drunk on campus every weekend but since we're attached to national organizations we get branded. Doesn't exactly seem fair does it?
4) Get Involved. I know there are a good number of people in greek organizations that are only involved in that organization. I feel like people need to get involved more around campus. Not only does it get greek life's name out there but it gives us a better name when they see Joe Schmo frat boy as the president of some club/organization as opposed to Joe Schmo frat boy drunk as hell at the bar being obnoxious.
I think these are all good things people should work on. You'll notice I didnt focus on the social aspect of thigns too much because I don't have a problem with it. We're all in social fraternities, with the key word being SOCIAL. I don't understand how TG themes being a little racy conflict with a social organization's mission statement. It's college man, people just want to have fun. You'll also notice that I didn't say anything about not acting stereotypical because that doesn't bother me either. Not every greek organization acts in the same manner, but I would make the argument that each one has a multitude of personalities and not one stereotype like many may think. Brass tax OSU students already have a preconceived notion of what greek life is based on the media and things like that. If people chose to act in such a manner, go for it. If it attracts the type of recruits you want and it works for you then by all means continue being the stereotype. I feel like it hards to understand the stereotype here at OSU because our greek community is so diverse compared to many other communities at different schools. The stereotype comes from rich students who join greek life looking down on "GDI's" for not being them. A lot of schools' greek communities often times are more of the richer students who can afford such high dues and still have expendable cash so often times their personalities match that. Whereas here at OSU I feel many people in every organization are in extremely different financial situations and have any different kinds of personalities. So I can see where these people would get upset at people who might be looked upon as giving greek life a bad name, but I just don't think it's a huge deal. Most times people are acting stupid when their drunk anyway. Thousands of students act drunk on campus every weekend but since we're attached to national organizations we get branded. Doesn't exactly seem fair does it?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Living our Mission
Pi Kappa Alpha will set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for our members, host institutions, and the communities in which we live.
The question is how are we living congruent with our values, or how aren't we?
As far as not living congruent with them, I would argue it's not that we're not following our mission, just that we're not living up to standards we have set for ourselves. Mainly because we have brothers who are not holding themselves accountable academically, or for things they do socially. Not only does this make us look bad to our nationals, but it is detrimental to my brothers' futures in general. I can even say that I am one of those people who don't always live congruently but most times I do. Also as far as achievement goes I feel like we could be doing a lot more. We seem to become unorganized on a few things regarding philanthropy events or events we do for our community. its kind of upsetting sometimes when things fall through due to people dropping the ball, but sometimes stuff happens.
Now on the other side, I'm actually extremely satisfied with how congruent our chapter lives our mission statement. Yes we may have individuals who might not live up to every notion of it, but our chapter as a whole is a good representation of this statement. We have one of the highest hours of comm service given our size, we raise a lot of money for ACS, we are respected in the community for what we do, most our guys keep good grades and get good internships, we treat ladies with respect while stilling having a good time. In my eyes we're doing just fine.
It's kind of tough for me make a fair assessment however because the main thing we like to live by is our preamble of our constitution. It establishes into our mind not only how to live as men, but how to live as brothers and act with one another. I actually try to live my life more according to our preamble more so than our mission statement mainly because of my personal beliefs about fraternities.
I dont care what anyone says, you don't join a social fraternity because you want to just serve the community, or do philanthropy, you join because you enjoy the people within the organization and it's something you want to be apart of. While doing community service and philanthropy definitely should be emphasized within everyones life, especially greeks, we need to remember greek life is here to enhance our college experience in every way. When it comes down to it your experience is enhanced by still taking part in these events that people might not care so much about with the brothers and sisters you care about while still making a difference in the world. The short of it is when you come back as alumni in however many years, you dont come back and say "oh hey remember that one time we volunteered at that soup kitchen?!" No...you say, remember that one road trip, or that one party, or that one etc.... To me it all comes down to brotherhood leading to helping others.
The question is how are we living congruent with our values, or how aren't we?
As far as not living congruent with them, I would argue it's not that we're not following our mission, just that we're not living up to standards we have set for ourselves. Mainly because we have brothers who are not holding themselves accountable academically, or for things they do socially. Not only does this make us look bad to our nationals, but it is detrimental to my brothers' futures in general. I can even say that I am one of those people who don't always live congruently but most times I do. Also as far as achievement goes I feel like we could be doing a lot more. We seem to become unorganized on a few things regarding philanthropy events or events we do for our community. its kind of upsetting sometimes when things fall through due to people dropping the ball, but sometimes stuff happens.
Now on the other side, I'm actually extremely satisfied with how congruent our chapter lives our mission statement. Yes we may have individuals who might not live up to every notion of it, but our chapter as a whole is a good representation of this statement. We have one of the highest hours of comm service given our size, we raise a lot of money for ACS, we are respected in the community for what we do, most our guys keep good grades and get good internships, we treat ladies with respect while stilling having a good time. In my eyes we're doing just fine.
It's kind of tough for me make a fair assessment however because the main thing we like to live by is our preamble of our constitution. It establishes into our mind not only how to live as men, but how to live as brothers and act with one another. I actually try to live my life more according to our preamble more so than our mission statement mainly because of my personal beliefs about fraternities.
I dont care what anyone says, you don't join a social fraternity because you want to just serve the community, or do philanthropy, you join because you enjoy the people within the organization and it's something you want to be apart of. While doing community service and philanthropy definitely should be emphasized within everyones life, especially greeks, we need to remember greek life is here to enhance our college experience in every way. When it comes down to it your experience is enhanced by still taking part in these events that people might not care so much about with the brothers and sisters you care about while still making a difference in the world. The short of it is when you come back as alumni in however many years, you dont come back and say "oh hey remember that one time we volunteered at that soup kitchen?!" No...you say, remember that one road trip, or that one party, or that one etc.... To me it all comes down to brotherhood leading to helping others.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Organization Values
When I think of an organization that I know portrays their values very well it's hard for me to narrow it down to just one because I feel so many organizations make their values known. As part of most of their business structures, it's important for companies to have their consumers or people within that organization to have their values known so that people will naturally gravitate towards a company they feel aligns with their values. When we think of a company that displays their values you think of churches, fraternities, many businesses, forms of media, etc...It's hard for me to pick just one. One I feel does an extremely good job is Wal Mart.
Now I know what you're thinking. WALMART?! WHAT?! THEY'RE A TERRIBLY EVIL CORPORATION. But let's think about this. How often do we hear in the media about people complaining about working for walmart, and their lack of overtime pay, bad wages, killing small business, the works. Now it may seem bad, but for better or for worse its an explanation of their values as a company whether you agree with it or not. On the flip side, they also display how they work for the middle-class by having such low prices on everything, and providing jobs to thousands of Americans. These, most would agree, are considered "good" values. Like I said earlier, Walmart displays their values good or bad in almost every public fashion.
If you'll notice, walmart hasn't changed very much when it comes to their values and it's simply because it's a great business model. You can complain about the wages, killing small business and everything like that but whatever their doing it's working for them extremely well. People still go to their stores in droves to get the lowest prices on everything, and help save them some money.
I chose this company because of their "flip-flop" of values and ideals. Many would argue that a company is not moral or does not possess values because of the negativity associated with this company but who could argue that a company who is extremely successful providing a need to millions of Americans has low values. Brass tacks, this company may be an "evil" corporation or however you look at it, but there is still something redeeming about them that Americans and people all over the globe appreciate because there business is thriving. Yes, small business is struggling, and people may not have the most ideal jobs, but for some reason this does not seem to phase most people who shop there. It seems to me that Walmart is somehow portraying their positive values a lot more than their negative ones because while many Americans are upset with them, people still shop there. essentially it all comes down to good marketing in order to persuade people to continue to shop there.
Truthfully, I am having trouble writing this post because it's hard for me to judge the values of a company such as walmart because in theory, their business model is perfectly fine and they shouldn't be criticized for succeeding in an open market. Not to say I don't care about people or their means of living on all aspects whether they're the farmers, workers, shoppers, etc.. This company just doesn't seem to bother me all that much because in the end...they're a business. There's a reason Walmart succeeded and it's because they were able to offer products at much lower prices than their competitors which is the formula for any good business. In my mind people cannot expect for them to offer lavish wages or things like that simply because people want more money or benefits. In the end, although it may seem that Walmart is a company working for the common man and saving them money, it's still a business and the only reason people get into business is a make a profit. Often times emotions do not play a part in the dealings and we hear the phrase all the time, "it's nothing personal, it's just business."
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This is an example of the negative media Walmart receives, and without knowing the backstory seems rightfully so. But notice the eerie background music and the rhetoric used by the host. (also keep in mind this mans first job was broadcasting on ESPN. Why his political opinions matter to anyone is beyond me)
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A positive commercial put out by Walmart showing what good their doing for the environment, and the people. Positive values?
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This video, obviously made by a third party explaining all the evil aspects of Walmart and how people can avoid them. But the reason this video doesn't matter is because people go to Walmart for the convenience of their shopping experience. Again, as part of their business model, with everyone being so busy who has time to go to all these different stores to purchase everything they need. Not that people buying locally, used clothes, and and swapping is bad, it's just not something most Americans value. Sadly, people value their time and personal well-being over the well-being of everyone else. So whether or not you agree, I dont think it's something you can deny for the population as a whole.
So for me with Walmart this company works great of showing they value the American worker, family man, and middle class through their ADs, product prices and numerous locations. They still demonstrate their "lesser" values by publicly stating their lack of wanting workers' unions, low wages without benefits, and everything else people find wrong with them. It's not a secret, but yet their extremely successful and are not going anywhere anytime soon.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
My Values and What's Important to me
My values? I feel like I dont know how exactly to characterize my values exactly but if I had to I would say:
1) Family- This is hands down the most important I'm sure for most people, but for me I put it number one for a multitude of reasons. In my family, on both sides I don't really have many people I'd say I'm overly close with, due to living far away, or just huge age differences. But with family, that stuff doesn't matter. They're there for you anytime you need them. I'll never forget my aunt saying to me before I left for college, "if you ever need anything don't be afraid to call! I'll drive the two hours up there and get you whatever you need. Dont be afraid to ask for money, need taken home, need bailed out of jail, anything." Now she doesn't actually think I'll end up in jail, but hey anything's possible. Then just recently I was at my cousins wedding at the bar ordering a beer. And my cousin danielle came up to me saying how it's so weird to see me drinking and how she remembers playing hide&seek together when I was like 7 and her 10 back at grandma's house. And this is a cousin I see twice a year...tops. It just goes to show how family never lets you down.
and..
2) Friends- This is right up there with family for me because a lot of my friends I consider family. Growing up, I was the only child and for those of you who have brothers/sisters probably don't understand how freaking boring that can be. So I would constantly relying on having friends to occupy my time. Since about 8th grade, I have had a core group of friends that I would do anything for, and the same for me with them. I love that we have all continued to be as close as we've been, even with a lot of us going to different colleges. I think that's rare for a lot of people, so with them it's almost like having a second family. Like, it's at the point where I already know who's best man I'll be, and who will be mine (given the fact that I'll get married? Hopefully in ten years or so college is too much fun!) it's just awesome. Then I have my fraternity brothers. As you all know, it's a bond unlike any other, there's no need for explanation. The greek life experience has been treating me well so far. I feel like as most of you have witnessed in class, I'm a pretty social guy and don't have trouble making new friends and have made many new friends since joining Pike.
1) Family- This is hands down the most important I'm sure for most people, but for me I put it number one for a multitude of reasons. In my family, on both sides I don't really have many people I'd say I'm overly close with, due to living far away, or just huge age differences. But with family, that stuff doesn't matter. They're there for you anytime you need them. I'll never forget my aunt saying to me before I left for college, "if you ever need anything don't be afraid to call! I'll drive the two hours up there and get you whatever you need. Dont be afraid to ask for money, need taken home, need bailed out of jail, anything." Now she doesn't actually think I'll end up in jail, but hey anything's possible. Then just recently I was at my cousins wedding at the bar ordering a beer. And my cousin danielle came up to me saying how it's so weird to see me drinking and how she remembers playing hide&seek together when I was like 7 and her 10 back at grandma's house. And this is a cousin I see twice a year...tops. It just goes to show how family never lets you down.
and..
2) Friends- This is right up there with family for me because a lot of my friends I consider family. Growing up, I was the only child and for those of you who have brothers/sisters probably don't understand how freaking boring that can be. So I would constantly relying on having friends to occupy my time. Since about 8th grade, I have had a core group of friends that I would do anything for, and the same for me with them. I love that we have all continued to be as close as we've been, even with a lot of us going to different colleges. I think that's rare for a lot of people, so with them it's almost like having a second family. Like, it's at the point where I already know who's best man I'll be, and who will be mine (given the fact that I'll get married? Hopefully in ten years or so college is too much fun!) it's just awesome. Then I have my fraternity brothers. As you all know, it's a bond unlike any other, there's no need for explanation. The greek life experience has been treating me well so far. I feel like as most of you have witnessed in class, I'm a pretty social guy and don't have trouble making new friends and have made many new friends since joining Pike.
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| I know what you're thinking. "Man he must be a computer wiz to put up all those cool quotes in that crazy font!" But no I did not put that crap on there, but I can't find the original pic I was tagged in so this will do. As far as the rest of my values go I would definitely say, honest, integrity, beliefs, goals, being a gentleman, the usual. Though another important one for me is a sense of humor. For those of you who know me know I love to joke....a lot. Owell...this will suffice. Love, Huegle |
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Who I am and how I WILL change the world
Yes, I know the prompt of this assignment was how you want to change the but for me the word want doesn't instill a sense of urgency in your actions, but will does. However we'll get into that later.
Who am I you ask? If I had to break it down into the essentials I am Alex Huegle. I'm a fourth year student from Fairfield, OH studying strategic communications with a minor in "Music, Media, and Enterprise," and rhetorical studies. I have been playing drums since the 5th grade and still have not given up on the rockstar fantasy and probably never will. To me, music is life and my greatest goal in life is to be playing to an audience and have them singing my song. I am a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and loving every minute of it. I'm currently the new social chair so if any of you lovely ladies want to plan something, just come to me ;)
All kidding aside though I always hate these things because to me, it's hard to sum up all aspects of my personality and everything that makes "who I am" into forms of text. I'm the type of person who you almost have to meet to understand. I know that probably makes me sound like some kind of weirdo, but once you meet me you'll understand that basically I'm a fun guy who loves to work hard, have a good time, and just be me.
Continuing with the basics, I'm a registered republican, family and friends are very important to me, I cannot go shopping for myself without a girl there to help me, I enjoy off-roading in my jeep/quads/dirtbike, I think Justin Bieber is terrible, I think any musician that needs any sort of auto-tuning shouldn't call themselves musicians, I have a dog named porkchop (yes like the cartoon doug. Awesome right?) my hero is my dad and I strive to be half the man he is everyday, and lastly I live and breathe Ohio State. I feel like this is enough to give you the basic gist of who I am.
Though, I feel like the guys in these videos also sum up my personality pretty well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wIm_41OIOM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V6FCitvRUM
Ok, on to how I will change the world.
As somewhat mentioned above as my overall goal in life is to have people sing my songs, I want to change the world through my music. Now, while it may not affect everyone, I know music can have a huge impact on people. I dare someone to tell me they haven't been to a concert or listening to their favorite music and not felt an overwhelming emotion come over your entire body. People are able to lose themselves in songs and that's what I want to create. We have all done it, you're having a bad day and you listen to your sad songs, or you put on your favorite songs to perk you up. People can derive so much emotion through just one lyric of a song and I truthfully believe that it only takes one lyric of inspiration to change someone's life. So yes, to some I may be living in this fantasy of become a famous musician or whatever but you know what, nobody gets anywhere in life by playing it safe. All the people that put it all on the line always get called crazy, but then are praised once their idea works. My father has taught me many things, but one lesson I hang on to is the idea of the greater the risk the greater reward. It's what fuels me everyday and will continue to fuel all of my ideas that will eventually help shape a generation to come.
Well I hope this gives you a little more insight into the workings of me!
Who am I you ask? If I had to break it down into the essentials I am Alex Huegle. I'm a fourth year student from Fairfield, OH studying strategic communications with a minor in "Music, Media, and Enterprise," and rhetorical studies. I have been playing drums since the 5th grade and still have not given up on the rockstar fantasy and probably never will. To me, music is life and my greatest goal in life is to be playing to an audience and have them singing my song. I am a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and loving every minute of it. I'm currently the new social chair so if any of you lovely ladies want to plan something, just come to me ;)
All kidding aside though I always hate these things because to me, it's hard to sum up all aspects of my personality and everything that makes "who I am" into forms of text. I'm the type of person who you almost have to meet to understand. I know that probably makes me sound like some kind of weirdo, but once you meet me you'll understand that basically I'm a fun guy who loves to work hard, have a good time, and just be me.
Continuing with the basics, I'm a registered republican, family and friends are very important to me, I cannot go shopping for myself without a girl there to help me, I enjoy off-roading in my jeep/quads/dirtbike, I think Justin Bieber is terrible, I think any musician that needs any sort of auto-tuning shouldn't call themselves musicians, I have a dog named porkchop (yes like the cartoon doug. Awesome right?) my hero is my dad and I strive to be half the man he is everyday, and lastly I live and breathe Ohio State. I feel like this is enough to give you the basic gist of who I am.
Though, I feel like the guys in these videos also sum up my personality pretty well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wIm_41OIOM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V6FCitvRUM
Ok, on to how I will change the world.
As somewhat mentioned above as my overall goal in life is to have people sing my songs, I want to change the world through my music. Now, while it may not affect everyone, I know music can have a huge impact on people. I dare someone to tell me they haven't been to a concert or listening to their favorite music and not felt an overwhelming emotion come over your entire body. People are able to lose themselves in songs and that's what I want to create. We have all done it, you're having a bad day and you listen to your sad songs, or you put on your favorite songs to perk you up. People can derive so much emotion through just one lyric of a song and I truthfully believe that it only takes one lyric of inspiration to change someone's life. So yes, to some I may be living in this fantasy of become a famous musician or whatever but you know what, nobody gets anywhere in life by playing it safe. All the people that put it all on the line always get called crazy, but then are praised once their idea works. My father has taught me many things, but one lesson I hang on to is the idea of the greater the risk the greater reward. It's what fuels me everyday and will continue to fuel all of my ideas that will eventually help shape a generation to come.
Well I hope this gives you a little more insight into the workings of me!
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