Students walking through the Memorial Mall today probably took notice of a ROTC cadet standing motionless with him rifle, along with a "wooden cage" lying behind him. Upon closer examination, another student is actually sitting inside the cage.

Neither individual was allowed to speak. A student who was aware of the situation told OTR that the display is in honor of prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA).

"They're out here for 24 hours, with cadets taking shifts every hour," said the student. "The cadet standing is suppose to represent the guard, and the one inside the cage is the prisoner."

Why today? Because tomorrow is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, when more ROTC honoring will ensue with two-mile run and push-ups.

Surely there are better ways to recognize POW/MIA than a workout, right?