2008 Woodie Awards
Gore's visit a breath of fresh air
Issue date: 10/22/07 Section: Letters to the editor
Dear Editor,
When I read this week's edition of La Voz I was ecstatic to read that former Vice President Al Gore visited our school - De Anza College! Although it was only recently that I first saw Mr. Gore's film ("An Inconvenient Truth") in my political science class, I have been aware of his activity in the fight against global warming. This movie was very effective and made me want to take action, to somehow make this world a better place, in whatever small way I could. I believe his work of raising environmental awareness is a true source of inspiration to get ourselves off our lazy butts and contribute to this grave and essential cause.
In my opinion, Al Gore's visit to De Anza College has greatly benefited the college and its students. First, his attendance and speaking aids the college's reputation as an eco-friendly school thanks to the media and press surrounding Mr. Gore. This, I hope, will spur other colleges to follow suit and clean up their act, too, adding numbers to the army desperately needed to fight against global warming.
Furthermore, the information gained from his visit will help the students in developing new ways to ensure environmental sustainability in all aspects of college life. At the same time as bringing further innovation to students who are already active in the fight for the environment, he has inspired those previously uninvolved to take action.
Former Vice President Al Gore's visit to De Anza is incredibly inspirational and can only bring good things to the campus. It is truly exciting to know we, as a college, are part of the fight to stop and reverse Global Warming. My only regret is that I didn't get to attend his talks.
Jessica Edmunson
Sunnyvale, CA
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When I read this week's edition of La Voz I was ecstatic to read that former Vice President Al Gore visited our school - De Anza College! Although it was only recently that I first saw Mr. Gore's film ("An Inconvenient Truth") in my political science class, I have been aware of his activity in the fight against global warming. This movie was very effective and made me want to take action, to somehow make this world a better place, in whatever small way I could. I believe his work of raising environmental awareness is a true source of inspiration to get ourselves off our lazy butts and contribute to this grave and essential cause.
In my opinion, Al Gore's visit to De Anza College has greatly benefited the college and its students. First, his attendance and speaking aids the college's reputation as an eco-friendly school thanks to the media and press surrounding Mr. Gore. This, I hope, will spur other colleges to follow suit and clean up their act, too, adding numbers to the army desperately needed to fight against global warming.
Furthermore, the information gained from his visit will help the students in developing new ways to ensure environmental sustainability in all aspects of college life. At the same time as bringing further innovation to students who are already active in the fight for the environment, he has inspired those previously uninvolved to take action.
Former Vice President Al Gore's visit to De Anza is incredibly inspirational and can only bring good things to the campus. It is truly exciting to know we, as a college, are part of the fight to stop and reverse Global Warming. My only regret is that I didn't get to attend his talks.
Jessica Edmunson
Sunnyvale, CA
Write us
Letters to the editor, submissions and press releases are welcome and can be submitted to:
(online)
lavozdeanza.com/letters/
OR
(in print)
Room L 41
Letters should be 300 words or less; letters more than 300 words may be edited for length. Letter content must not be libelous or intended to air personal grievances. La Voz does not guarantee that submissions and letters to the editor will be printed, nor does it guarantee coverage of events for which it receives press releases. La Voz reserves the right to edit letters and submissions for clarity in accordance with Associated Press writing style.
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