Discussion: Students on Veterans

There's no easy way to tell a veteran from an average IU student - a distinction many veterans are thankful for. However, that means Veterans Day (Nov. 11) is often forgotten in the college community.

We asked some IU students for their takes on veterans and Veterans Day in the 21st Century:

"In elementary school, they made a big deal out of it, but I hadn't thought about it."
-Andrew Gridel, freshman, on Veterans Day

"Its not really one of the things I think of of, mostly because they dont fit the stereotype. I think they don't get enough respect."
-Eddie Steinmetz, freshman, on veterans of the Iraq war

"It could be observed more, it was a much bigger deal when I was in high school."
-Catherine Yarnell, senior, on Veterans Day

"Ive had a couple of cousins who've been in Iraq. I see them and I dont think of them any differently. Now, I associate it with the Macey's Veterans day sale. It just seems like another reason to go buy clothes for 30 percent off. It shouldn't be but it is."
-Kayln Donohue, senior, on Veterans Day

Join the discussion below about your experiences with veterans.