The Red and Black

Issue date: 4/10/08 Section: Opinions

Tasha's ballin'

Another University athlete is going pro after four years winning as a Bulldog

As the time approaches for some students to take the next step in their lives, one University student is going pro.

Tasha Humphrey was selected Wednesday by the Detroit Shock with the 11th overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft, and we at The Red & Black couldn't be happier.

Humphrey is the eighth Lady Bulldog to be selected in the first round in the last eight years. Georgia is now tied with North Carolina by having eight first-round picks all time - only Tennessee and Connecticut have more.

Humphrey will leave Athens as one of the best players in the school's history, as she wrapped up her collegiate career with the Lady Bulldogs ranked No. 2 and No. 4 on the school's career leaders' ledgers for points and rebounds, respectively.

She holds the Georgia records for career free throws attempted and made, and she ranks among the Lady Dogs' top-10 career leaders in games started, field goals made, field goals attempted and blocked shots.

She also was named to the All-America team and the All-SEC first team in each of her four years.

Humphrey is the latest in a long line of great players and student-athletes coached by Andy Landers, and we wish her the best in all of her professional endeavors.

- Phillip Kisubika for the editorial board

Major decisions

Unusual concentrations bring as much success as their common counterparts

When you think of agriculture majors, what are the first images that come to mind?

If that image is based on old men wearing overalls and riding tractors with a wheat stalk in mouth, it's time to change your misconceptions about these majors.

Sigma Alpha, the University's professional agricultural sorority, will be holding an awareness day today in Tate Plaza to show North Campus students what South Campus is all about.

Although most University students already have declared a major, as the school year is coming to a close, many freshmen and even sophomores may remain undecided or be interested in changing majors.

We hope if you are one of these students, you will take a serious look at all majors - you don't have to be a business major to find success after graduation. It's usually the majors that aren't as populated that have more job opportunities when the time comes to enter the work force.

In fact, according to an adviser for the college's ambassadors, many students who graduate with agriculture-related degrees have several job offers, and only a small minority of these involve farming.

A degree from the University, no matter the subject, is a valuable reward for your time here, and many college graduates end up with a career that doesn't relate directly to their major.

We hope that, whether or not you're looking into majors, you will not close doors to opportunities simply because you don't know a lot about them. Take the time to explore your options, and you'll be better off for it.

- Melanie McNeely for the editorial board

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