As I stuffed my mouth with pizza, Oreos and queso, I realized there was something I enjoyed more than simply eating and watching football (which is pretty hard to top in both Texas and my native state Oklahoma). The game was made so much more enjoyable being in the company of some of my closest friends.

Many people, Seahawks and non-Seahawks fans alike, expressed their support for Lynch’s actions, stating that he shouldn’t have to speak to the media if he doesn’t want to. Many even buy into Lynch’s statements that he has some sort of social anxiety disorder and is too shy to speak to the media. This is all nonsense.

Criticism of the America’s no-ransom policy isn’t new. People, especially the families of those killed while hostages of terrorist organizations, take issue with the idea of leaving an American in enemy hands. The solution seems simple. But it’s much more complicated than just coughing up money.

I play the “I’m too busy” card too often. Especially when it comes to keeping up with current events.

But consider the other element of verbal communication that appears to be an invisible companion to words: choice.

Baylor athletics is in the midst of the best multi-year stretch in program history. Not only has football won two Big 12 Championships, but men’s basketball has reached multiple Sweet 16s, women’s basketball won a national championship, softball made the Women’s College World Series, both tennis teams have won multiple Big 12 titles and even equestrian sits at No. 1 in the nation.

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn all ask us to submit a “biography,” 140 characters to sum up our lives, who we are, what we’re apart of, etc. They reflect a culture that is shifting more and more toward putting ourselves into neat boxes.

Ask any student (especially a freshman living in the residence halls) what they think about Airbear, Baylor’s wireless network. Chances are, the comments you hear will be less than stellar – the connection is spotty, the speed is slow and you never know which areas will have a connection.