Drake Yik Yak users, As Student Body President I feel a need to express some of my thoughts on this App. Over the past several weeks, many of us have become more aware of a social media app called Yik Yak. As I have been observing the Drake community’s use of this app, I am disappointed at the hurtful, demeaning, racist, homophobic, bullying and general poor taste that students have displayed. Some of the posts I’ve seen are downright hurtful. I’m afraid that when students, teams or groups are singled out, there is a significant potential for negative consequences. This app is harming our community. If you post something, the least I can do is ask you to consider how it will affect others. This app is being used to not only degrade the student body, but Drake University as a whole. This reflects poorly on current students, prospective students, faculty, administration, and alumni. Drake is supposed to be an inclusive community that supports each and every student – not anonymously put others down. I hope students never intend to hurt one another, and recognize the impact they are making on others. Am I asking you to delete Yik Yak? No. I’m asking, as a fellow Drake student, for us to act as respectful and responsible members of our community.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:07:39 +0000
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