Student patriotism at Columbia University

Columbia student patriots rally on the steps of Low Memorial Library, the heart of Columbia University. Sean and Mark are in the lower left-hand corner of the picture. They are the future of the Army and Marines, respectively. Read why Mark has chosen to become a USMC officer.

Update July 20, 2005: Mark was sent home yesterday with a stress fracture but he already has his mind focused on OCS 192 next summer. I wouldn't mind at all if Mark commissioned in the Army. There's always room for a good officer and Mark will be exceptional. If he doesn't make it as an officer in one of the branches, well, that's just the wrong answer.

- Eric