Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

No, we will never forget that it was the firemen, policemen and ordinary human beings who were and are the real heroes of Sept. 11 ["Wrong heroes being recognized," March 8]. Television coverage may make it look like we have gone back to our normal lives, and it may look like citizens are rushing to pay attention to the next media event. But we will never forget those heroes. I promise you.

Janis Dietz
Associate Professor of Business Administration

Dear Editor,

This letter is concerning the article titled "RAs should also abide by rules," which was printed Feb. 15. For starters, the housing staff chose the most amazing people to fill this years RA/Pa positions, people with kind hearts and warm souls, among other amazing qualities. They are always willing to help and and they will not stop until they know you've been helped. The article written about our RAs/PAs was all based on false information and was ridiculous to us, the residents, who allegedly witness all this "destructive, irresponsible, arrogant behavior." The fact that the word 'arrogant' was used to describe RAs/PAs is "a load", never, ever have I come across one of my RAs/PAs, in my building, without being greeted by a hello or a simple smile. Now people seems to to think that RAs/PAs are only RAs/PAs twenty-four seven. Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but that's not the case. RAs/PAs, just like everyone else have class and do need to study. So yes, they are busy. Isn't it funny though, that no matter how busy my RA is I always manage to see her a couple times a day. In fact, my RA always leaves a note on her board saying where she is and when she plans on getting back. RAs/PAs have lives, believe it or not, and they are human beings who also deserve to go out and have a good time, granted even I have seen RAs/PAs at parties but not once have I seen an RA or a PA intoxicated or engaging in sexual activity on campus.

As far as lock out and other issues that require keys, "hello" you people do realize that there is only one pair of keys, due to safety reasons, for four RAs in Stu-Han for example. So yes, in those cases, residents are asked to please contact campus safety. There are also instances where my RA might be in class or out running errands, yet I have never had a problem finding another RA in my building willing to help me out., that includes anything from maintenance to personal issues. The thing that really puzzles me is, "Didn't your teacher every tell you to write your name on your paper?" Or maybe you knew all of this was going to be thrown back at you. In my opinion you should keep the grudge against your RA/PA strictly between you and your RA.

I appreciate the fact that you took the time to read this.

Cynthia Rodriguez