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Although the OJCL features a
community of students who are wholeheartedly
dedicated to the study of the classics, it is no secret
that others do not share our intense passion for Latin. Often
viewed as “dying” and useless, many students choose pursue other
languages such as Chinese or Spanish. Any good Latin student would be
able to ramble on for hours about the uses of Latin and why its study is
more than necessary. However, most people’s opinions won’t change.
Still, it is our duty as Latin enthusiasts to keep the language alive
and the OJCL community growing. We can make Latin as popular as other
world languages if we try. When our mundane yet accurate explanations about
the advantages of Latin fail, we can still expand our community through
inspiring others. Let other stude