Letters to the Editor

'Crime Notes' is the best part of paper

To the Daily:

'Crime Notes' is my favorite part of the paper! So what if they are not really crimes. The plastic fork swallowing is my personal favorite.

People at this place need to loosen up and laugh a little. Keep the crime notes as they are!

Jeanette Trudell
LSA sophomore

Ideas bring diversity

To the Daily:

After listening and reading all the debate surrounding the impending lawsuit against the University, I must say that I am surprised and more than a little disappointed at the shallowness of the student body.

Is it correct to say that we are diverse simply based on statistical representations regarding the minority content of the population? Hardly.

Is it correct to say that we are diverse because of the socioeconomic backgrounds of our parents or guardians? Hardly. Is it correct to say that we are diverse because of the geography from which we hail? Hardly.

We are diverse by virtue of our ideas, our opinions, our personalities, our politics, our interests, our experiences. We are diverse by virtue of our individuality, and by virtue of being human beings.

To camouflage that plain and crystal truth with the color of our skin is pointless, racist and offensive. Nobody benefits from the presence of those who lack the intellect to participate, succeed and contribute to our successes, regardless of their skin color.

Victor Konstant
LSA junior

11-24-97