Letters to the Editor

Gender is not a factor in admissions process

To the Daily:

I am writing this in response to Scott Newell's letter to the Daily ("Affirmative Action Deserves Support," 10/2/00) to express my anger and disbelief at his comment directed towards women. How dare he imply that as a woman, without affirmative action I would simply not be here!

How dare he imply that as a woman I in some way needed special help to get me into the University. Like most people on this campus, I attend this school because of my intelligence and my commitment to work hard to achieve my goals. I agree we should all stand up and support our University, but don't support its defense of a legalized method of reverse discrimination.

Don't tell the minorities of this campus that the only reason they are a student at the University is because of special consideration given to them because of some exterior feature, not what they as an individual bring to this campus.

Nicole Muendelein

LSA junior

Be respectful and continue the tradition of 'M' fans

To the Daily:

I would like to express my embarrassment with some Michigan fans' behavior at Saturday's game. Having interacted with numerous academic institutions as a member of the Michigan Marching Band, I am increasingly concerned with the representation of these schools at athletic events by their fans, specifically those of the Big Ten Conference.

I've witnessed beer being splashed on Band members, cans striking peoples' heads, stones tossed at bodies and countless obscenities shouted just because we're the ones in Maize and Blue. It's disheartening to witness any action that tarnishes the reputation of this university, especially when one has seen other universities fall victim to such behavior. It's nice to come home to Ann Arbor after an experience like Illinois, believing that such immature, obscene and inappropriate behavior will be left behind.

The 1997 National Championship was "sweet" because it was won with the class, dignity, character and discipline that define the University. Call it "snobbery," "arrogance," or "pride," this element of University tradition is what makes it great to be a Michigan Wolverine.

Please respect and continue this tradition - and have fun while doing so! Go Blue!

Bryan Pack

LSA Senior Michigan marching band