Nicole Davis
Sophomore
Pre-medicine
"I believe with the changing times, Emory should also slightly modify the
alma
mater to reflect the views of our society."
Monique Hosein
Senior
Psychology
"My gut reaction is that it makes me sick, you know, `land of cotton' and
all
that. I understand where it comes from. It was a small southern college.
Now,
Emory is a lot more cosmopolitan. I don't think it's still congruent with
Emory's thinking about a global environment. It's pretty parochial, but I
don't
know if it should be changed."
Joshua Tarkin
Sophomore
Biology
"I don't think it matters. I think there are far greater things to worry
about.
Besides, no one even knows the alma mater."
Eddie Irions
Senior
Biology
"The reference to `dear old Dixie' in our alma mater simply serves as a
very
strong reminder of Emory's history. We have come a long way, but in the
same
breath, there is much to be done. `Old Dixie' is not `dear' to us all."